Who We Are
The Sudd Institute is an independent research organization that conducts and facilitates research and training to inform public policy and practice, to create opportunities for discussion and debate, and to improve analytical capacity in South Sudan. The Sudd Institute’s intention is to significantly improve the quality, impact, and accountability of local, national, and international policy and decision-making in South Sudan in order to promote a more peaceful, just and prosperous society. Learn more »
In the News
The Sudd Institute Among Top 100 Think Tanks in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020
2 February 2021
The Sudd Institute Among Top 100 Think Tanks in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020
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6 May 2019
Recent Publications
South Sudan's Petroleum Revenue Mismanagement and the Emerging Debt Crisis
11 October 2025
South Sudan, an oil-rich nation, is grappling with a profound and escalating debt crisis that threatens its long-term economic viability.
Taking Stock of Judicial Independence Challenges in South Sudan
30 September 2025
This Brief assesses the challenges facing South Sudan’s Judiciary and the recent mass promotion of judges.
Judicial Autocracy and Public Trust Deficit: What the New Judicial Leadership Must Do Differently to Save the Judiciary of South Sudan
21 July 2025
On 28 May 2025, President Salva Kiir removed Justice Chan Reec Madut and Justice John Gatwich Lul, Chief Justice and...