By Lodu William Odiya
Centre for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) calls on South Sudan government to honor its obligation to provide civil servants with fair and transparent salaries.
In a press release seen by this outlet, CPA expressed concern over reports that many civil servants receive a meager monthly payment ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP).
The amounts are regarded as inadequate and not able to meet basic expenses, especially in light of the escalating cost of living that has gripped the nation.
“Paying salaries to civil servants is not a privilege, it is a constitutional right and a cornerstone of government accountability and service delivery,” CPA said in a statement.
In addition to advocating for fair payment, the organization demands the government discloses the salary each civil servant is entitled to and the actual amounts being disbursed.
“Transparency and accountability are essential to restoring trust in public institutions and ensuring the dignity of civil servants who serve the nation”.
CPA further, reiterated its support for all public workers and demands that the government pays adequate salaries and timely.
The statement described the alternative payments that are currently being issued as “empty gestures” that jeopardize the livelihoods of those who work hard to support their families.
In a circular dated May 19, 2025, the Ministry of Finance highlighted a critical transition to a bank-based salary payment system.
This transition is a crucial aspect of implementing a comprehensive Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) that includes a biometrically integrated payroll system.
This transformation aims to streamline salary disbursements, enhance operational efficiency, and address liquidity shortages that have plagued cash-based payment systems in recent months, ultimately benefiting both civil servants and the effectiveness of the public sector.