South Sudan Approves $9M Budget for National Fiber Optic Network Design
he project, chaired by Deputy Minister of ICT & Postal Services, David Yauyau, is a cornerstone of the government's digital transformation agenda aimed at improving connectivity and expanding access to broadband internet across the country.
The South Sudanese government has taken a significant step forward in its national fiber optic infrastructure project, with the Steering Committee approving a budget of over $9 million for the design phase. The announcement was made by the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak, following extensive deliberations by the committee on the second phase of the initiative.
The project, chaired by Deputy Minister of ICT & Postal Services , David Yauyau, is a cornerstone of the government’s digital transformation agenda aimed at improving connectivity and expanding access to broadband internet across the country.
According to Abraham Mach, the project coordinator, the next step will involve the signing of formal contracts with companies and technical experts selected to carry out the detailed design and groundwork for the fiber optic network. These agreements are expected to be finalized and signed in July 2025.
Mach emphasized that this phase is crucial to laying the foundation for the full rollout of the fiber optic infrastructure, which will eventually link major cities and regions, enhance digital services, and boost socio-economic development.
The move signals the government’s continued commitment to building modern telecommunication infrastructure capable of supporting digital governance, e-commerce, and education nationwide.
