This revised Aid Strategy has been developed in conjunction with the drafting of the first comprehensive Plan for the new Republic of South Sudan. The South Sudan Development Plan centres on building strong institutions needed to promote a transparent and accountable state, as well as the promotion of private sector-led economic growth and basic service delivery to reduce the incidence of poverty among our population. Aid will play a critical role in the implementation of the Plan, representing a significant proportion of total public expenditure. It is therefore crucial that the government and development partners work harder than ever to improve aid effectiveness across all sectors to secure maximum dividends for the population. This Aid Strategy sets out a framework intended to achieve this objective
