Oil dependency
Oil supports most public revenue and export earnings, while pipelines depend on Sudan.
Agriculture and livestock
Most livelihoods are closer to fields, herds, fisheries and small trade than to oil.
Currency and inflation
The South Sudanese pound is legal tender; volatility makes dated prices essential.
Infrastructure
Power, roads, telecoms and banking can be unreliable outside limited centres.
Due diligence
Check sanctions, ownership, anti-bribery controls, labour conditions and security contractors.
Do no harm
Projects need informed community consent, grievance channels and conflict-sensitive procurement.
🔎 Verified sources
- Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs — warning against travel
- Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs — country safety
- UK FCDO — South Sudan travel advice
- Government of South Sudan — eVisa and immigration services
- South Sudan Ministry of Justice — Constitution and Government
- UNESCO World Heritage — South Sudan
- World Bank — South Sudan data
- WHO — South Sudan
- CDC Travelers’ Health — South Sudan