Optimistic South Sudan budget projects big revenue increases despite conflict


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Issue 281 - 11 Jul 2014 | 9 minute read

South Sudan has announced an expanded budget for 2014-15 compared to the previous year, with a forecast rise in oil earnings of 23% and predicted non-oil earnings growth of 35%. The government has set aside SSP9,968m ($3.3bn) for spending on government agencies, compared to SSP9,733 for 2013-14, an increase of 2.5%. Given that the country is in the midst of a devastating conflict, the government’s forecasts are unlikely to be realised.

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