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Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Principal of the Graduate College, expressed his gratitude to the UNDP and the African Development Bank for their support in launching a program in 2019 that sponsored 30 students to promote economic development over the next 3-5 years. He highlighted the importance of the program’s second phase, which aims to provide essential financial assistance to students facing research challenges while ensuring a transparent selection process involving international experts. Dr. Nyuon also underscored the need for crucial software to establish fully operational labs, benefiting the School of Social and Economic Studies and the wider University of Juba community, and concluded by wishing success to the students in their proposals while thanking the supporting organizations.

UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Megami conveyed greetings to Professors; Bol, Abraham, Jacklin, and Professor Isaac Cleto, expressing his honor to represent UNDP. He emphasized the program’s aim to enhance capacity at the University, specifically through the provision of technical support, including desktop resources, to improve student efficiency. Acknowledging the challenges faced by South Sudanese students, Dr. Megami highlighted the vital role of research in addressing these issues and encouraged students to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He underscored the importance of publishing in international journals to enhance competitiveness and stressed that South Sudan must excel in research to compete effectively globally.