The Republic of South Sudan

Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development

South Sudan Moves Forward with Adoption of Modernized HR Policies

High-Level Forum on the adoption of Modernized HR Policies Opens in Juba

Juba | Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Hon. Amb. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, officially opened the High-Level Presentation and Adoption Forum of the Modernized Human Resource Policy Instruments.

In his remarks, the Minister emphasized that the credibility and performance of government depend on the professionalism, integrity, and capability of public servants responsible for delivering services to citizens.

The three-day forum brings together senior officials from key government institutions including the Civil Service Commission and several ministries to review and adopt modernized HR policy instruments that introduce a competency-based approach to workforce management.

These reforms aim to strengthen administrative systems and support the development of a professional and performance-driven public service in South Sudan.