Lakes state to benefit from Sudan Recovery Fund project

By Manyang Mayom

June 19, 2010 (WAU) — The government of Lakes state is likely to benefit from the Sudan Recovery Fund project this year, an official handling the project has said.

Liz Grandy informed the governor, Chol Tong, on Thursday in their meeting, adding that they came to Rumbek to pay a courtesy call to the newly elected governor.

The official said the funds to kick start the projects will be approved soon after the formation of a new cabinet for Lakes State.

She expressed fear that the rains would hinder the progress of the work. The official said the funds to kick start the projects will be approved soon after the formation of a new cabinet for Lakes State.

She expressed fear that the rains would hinder the progress of the work.

From 2006 to 2009, both top UN organizations skip Lakes state operations due to frequent insecurity caused by SPLA soldiers and armed civil population which led into violence clashes as well as inter-clan clashes, which mark local staffs working difficult in accessing their local areas.

She added that besides Sudan Recovery Fund, the team discussed with the governor and commissioners of Lakes state counties about insecurity and what she described as “new coordination mechanisms” between the government state government and the different partners working in the state, in view of bringing to fruition what she called the “governor’s vision”.

The official expressed confidence in the implementation of the developmental projects in the state through Sudan Recovery Fund, describing the development plan of Lakes State as “terrific and visionary” because it covers key components like infrastructure and security.

Meanwhile, Governor Chol Tong welcomed the project as part of key development efforts to his state as well. He called upon more investors to boost the entire economic sector in the state.

(ST)