SNV returns to South Sudan to strengthen capacities and forge meaningful partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water sectors, paving the way for sustainable and equitable lives for all.
After a six-year hiatus due to operational challenges following 2013 and 2016 crises, SNV hopes to bring its experience in the Humanitarian-Development Nexus and impactful programming in challenging contexts, envisioning partnerships that drive innovation, improve governance, and create resilient systems, capable of withstanding future shocks.
Our journey in South Sudan
We began in 2005 after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. From 2005 to 2016, our programmes worked towards strengthening governance, agriculture, improving livelihoods, and enhancing community development and infrastructure. These included:
South Sudan Livelihoods Development (SSLDP)
This initiative ran between 2011-2016, and worked to strengthen the Community Driven Development (CDD approach in agricultural practices by promoting a shift from subsistence farming to market-oriented production. Implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders, SSLDP was financed by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Juba (EKN), with a view to achieving long-term food security in the Magwi area of Eastern Equatoria State. (Read more)
Sustainable Sanitation & Hygiene for All Results (SSH4A-RP)
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Results Challenge Fund, this project worked towards improving systems in sanitation and hygiene, particularly in Northern Bahr El Gazal, where thousands live with limited access to clean sanitary facilities. (Read more)
Producing for Urban Markets – Fisheries Value Chain
With EU support, this initiative worked towards building stronger fisheries value chains and enhanced economic opportunities, empowering fisherfolk and market vendors in Terekeka and Juba, particularly women. (Read more)
Development of Gum Arabic Value Chain
SNV worked consistently to develop the Gum Arabic sector in South Sudan, recognising its potential to contribute to livelihoods, export revenue, and sustainable land use. Since 2008, our work in this context revealed that a strategic, inclusive, and sustainable approach can transform a natural resource into a driver of economic growth and environmental conservation.
