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South Sudan

Land in South Sudan is defined as public, community or private under the 2009 Land Act, with a Land Commission mandated to advise on policy. Public financial oversight rests with the National Audit Chamber.

Who holds public assets in trust

  • South Sudan Land Commission

    Advises government on land policy and arbitrates disputes over public land.

  • National Audit Chamber

    Audits public accounts and reports to the National Legislative Assembly.

  • Anti-Corruption Commission

    Investigates corruption and receives officials' asset declarations.

Milestones

  • 2009Land Act classifies land as public, community or private.
  • 2011Independence; state assets and oil infrastructure transfer to the new republic.

Commonly contested assets

  • Oil infrastructure and revenue-funded assets
  • Public land allocations in Juba
  • Government vehicle and equipment fleets

Official sources

This page describes institutions and publicly documented events. It makes no allegation against any individual.