AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Skills for Youth: MTN South Sudan launched an ICT hub in Rumbek, Lakes State, offering digital learning, ICT training, and innovation support for students, entrepreneurs, and job seekers. Education & Workforce Pipeline: South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education announced 75 TVET scholarships for South Sudanese students to study in Ethiopia, with applications running Sept 7–22 and an entrance exam set for Oct 16. Civic Space & Digital Environment: A South Sudan civil society assessment by the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network rated the enabling environment for civil society “Weak” (2/5), citing gaps in implementation and barriers for civic actors, including in the digital space. Early Warning Systems: The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs trained journalists on early warning and last-mile risk communication, stressing that warnings only work when communities understand and act on them. Health Tech Under Pressure (Regional): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a seventh province, with testing identifying the Bundibugyo strain, as response teams push to expand care and surveillance.
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