Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
By Julius N. Uma
September 13, 2011 (JUBA) – All efforts and mechanisms are underway to
ensure that South Sudan’s ministers deliver proper services to citizens within 100 days of the 2011/2012 budget being approved, the government’s spokesperson said Tuesday.
“As a government, we shall work hard to ensure that reflections are seen in terms of improvement in service delivery to the citizens of this new nation. This is in line with the 100 days service delivery drive initiated by our president,” Marial said.
The information and broadcasting minister, however, said the programme, announced by South Sudan president Salva Kiir two weeks ago when his new cabinet was sworn in, will take effect after the country’s 2011/2012 budget has officially been passed. South Sudan’s budget is expected to be tabled in the national assembly later this week for deliberations.
South Sudan, one of the poorest regions of the world with next to no infrastructure, became independent in July as part of a 2005 peace deal.
“Many of you [in the media] started counting the 100 days immediately the new cabinet was formed, not knowing that these ministries operate on given budget allocations. Once the budget is approved, then you can expect the ministers to deliver as required,” Marial said.
The minister also appealed to the media to play a fundamental role in creating awareness and educating the public on issues concerning government programmes, saying national development process is a collective responsibility.
While addressing the first opening of the country’s national assembly last month, President Kiir pledged full commitment towards effective service. He said that his government would deliver services within 100 days from its formation but did not specify if any targets had been set.
Kiir cited education, health, accountability and zero tolerance for corruption, rule of law and security as well as improving physical infrastructure as some of the key sectors to be addressed in the post-independence era.
On the other hand, the southern government has completely distanced
itself from allegations linking it to rebels in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile regions in North Sudan.
According to Marial, these accusations, which mainly came from officials in North Sudan were “simply baseless and lack grounds.” He challenged the northern regime to provided credible evidence that links South Sudan’s ruling SPLM to the violence in the two regions.
Groups that were aligned to South Sudan during the civil war (1983-2005) also fought Khartoum over their own grievances. A combined failure to implement the peace deal, carry out “popular consultations, and the army’s attempt to disarm SPLM-N members has triggered conflict in the two border states.
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Good Citizen
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
how can the cabinet sworn in,assumes the work of their respective ministries and then we expect them to remain idle till the budget is approved? so far 15 days have past and they have been redundantly idle waiting for the budget to be approved from Khartoum? seriously, are we independent or not yet?
Space
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
Objective must be smart….I mean it must be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound. I doubt the 100 days services delivery in education, health, roads and so on will meet this.
Brainy
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
The cabinet is not idle. They have to first assume the office and review the current state of affairs (what their predecessor did not accomplish). Then they would plan and come up with a workable strategy (work plan) for the 100 days target. You should know that the paper work (strategic planning) takes more time and energy than you would ever imagine, that’s if it is to succeed (bear fruits). So please note that the issue is not the money (budget). We have been failing because we did things the way you expect.
So please let’s give our cabinet the benefit of doubt. Let’s not rush to judge them. The 100 days judgement will come. Keep monitoring!!!! For God sake, this is our first cabinet ever.
Mapuor
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
In light of the findings, the Committee made the following resolutions:
1.Establishment of a Revenue Authority at the national and state levels;
2.Immediate removal of unnecessary checkpoints and road blocks;
3.Elimination of illegal tax collecting units from all border entries and checkpoints;
4.Harmonize system of tax collections between the national and state levels;
5.Establish a mechanism for screening and licensing of clearing agencies;
6.Encourage the establishment of bank branches at international borders for direct deposits and wire transfers;
7.Regulate transfers by the National Ministry of Finance with the involvement of National Security and Police;
8.Review policy on exemptions (e.g. food and building materials);
9.Encourage the use of Letter of Credit by the Central Bank;
10.The National Ministries which are responsible for the implementation of the resolutions are Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning; Commerce, Industry and Investment; Defence; National Security; and Interior.
11.Customs clearances to be completed only at recognized 61 entry points. Please, click here to read the complete resolutions.
Good citizen
Lets wait & see what will happen within those days.Dr Riek has come up with good plans as quoted above’
Alfredo christiani
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
Dear Mr. Marial Benjamin
Distance yourself away from empty promises. S-Sudan citizens will get proper services when new generation comes in 2020.frankly speaking
The current cabinet proprieties are well-known to everybody
Plan-A they will first fill their hungry stomachs, build good house and employ their relatives
Plan B- they will buy a private’s aircrafts and companies that’s all
There is no hope forever and ever, because they didn’t achieved anything during six (6) years of interim period even they failed to bring peace among the communities of S-S leave a side development or services ,
panda
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
Hi my friend
You are absolutely right because the government or each every minister want to have good house.good car and many women as possible,all ministers are in Juba and in village civils are killing them self,they don’t care of what is going on there.They are not going to take an action because there is no minister child kill or close relatives they should think seriously and solved all these issues and try to bring unity among people.
Tambura
Expect service delivery in 100 days, S. Sudan minister assures
What, in one 100 days? what kind of services will be that?