Official Development Assistance to South Sudan: Allocation, Effectiveness, and Political Economy: An Empirical Investigation

Key Points

• This article investigates the allocation and effectiveness of official development assistance in South Sudan, focusing on political economy aspects.
• Conducted an action research study to analyze organizational issues and verified scholarship.
• Organized findings into a concise format relevant to African Studies.
• Examined institutional and policy dynamics impacting South Sudan's development.
• Identified key challenges in the allocation of development assistance in South Sudan.
• Highlighted the effectiveness of various assistance strategies in the context of local political dynamics.
• Proposed practical conclusions that relate to improving aid strategies based on the findings.

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