Flag of South Sudan Republic of South Sudan

Context and Opportunities

As the world's youngest nation, South Sudan faces an abysmal infrastructure deficit after decades of conflict. The electrical grid is virtually non-existent outside the capital, Juba. The entire rural development depends on off-grid solutions, funded by the international community and humanitarian actors. The RMS Impact approach is perfectly suited to this context.

Potential Intervention Zones

Interventions would focus on powering critical infrastructure: clinics, schools, and operational bases of NGOs in states like Jonglei or Unity. Internet connectivity would be a crucial tool for coordinating humanitarian aid.

South Sudan at a glance

  • Population: ~11 million (2023 est.)
  • Area: 644,329 km²
  • GDP per capita: ~ $400 USD (2023 est.)
RMS Impact Potential
  • Potential number of sites: N/A (humanitarian focus)
  • Project Status: Humanitarian watch.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

<10%

National electricity access rate (Source: World Bank).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Supporting basic survival infrastructure.
💧 Drinking Water

~41%

National access rate to drinking water (Source: UNICEF).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Fighting waterborne diseases.
📡 Internet

~17%

Internet penetration rate (Source: DataReportal, 2023).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Enabling humanitarian coordination.