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   Referendum results in Juba, 2011

   A man reacts as the preliminary results of the referendum are announced in Juba on January 30, 2011
   License: Creative Commons
   Credit: © Siegfried Modola/IRIN
   Source: IRIN
   

   South Sudan at a crossroads: humanitarian response in a changing context

   Event - Public event - 22 May 2013 11:00 - 13:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

   Much has been accomplished in South Sudan in recent years, but has the humanitarian situation in the world’s newest nation improved? This event will launch edition 57 of the Humanitarian Exchange on South Sudan, which examines from different perspectives the drivers of continuing humanitarian needs in the country and how humanitarian, development and government actors interpret and respond to these.

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   Tearfund WASH service delivery in South Sudan: contributions to peace-building and state-building

   Publication - Research reports and studies - 21 March 2013

   Mickelle Kooy and Leni Wild

   This report forms part of a one-year DFID-funded research project, implemented by Tearfund and ODI, that aims to explore the links between service delivery of water supply and sanitation and the wider processes of state-building and peace-building in fragile and conflict-affected states. It has focused on Tearfund’s water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions implemented through the ‘Capacity Building to Improve Humanitarian Action in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene’ programme, funded by DFID CHASE. The objective of the programme was to increase the capacity of Tearfund disaster management team operations, local partner projects and local government departments in conflict-affected and humanitarian contexts, to support improved access to potable water, sanitation and public health education (PHE), resulting in sustainable improved health, well-being and dignity for grassroots communities.

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3. SLRC and HPG event with James Copnall, BBC correspondent for Sudan and South Sudan

   Event - Round-table - 28 November 2012 11:00 - 13:00 (GMT+00)

   BBC correspondent for South Sudan and Sudan, James Copnall, was guest speaker at a roundtable event hosted by the Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium (SLRC) and the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG). This event brought together journalists, researchers and academics to explore the political, humanitarian and development issues faced by South Sudan at present.

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   Examining the role of WASH services within peace- and state- building processes: findings from Tearfund programmes in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of South Sudan

   Publication - Research reports and studies - 31 October 2012

   Leni Wild and Nathaniel Mason

   This synthesis report presents the findings of a one-year DFID-funded research project implemented by Tearfund and ODI, which explores the links between service delivery of water supply, hygiene and sanitation and the wider processes of state-building and peace-building in fragile and conflict-affected states.

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   Interview with Economic Advisor to the President of South Sudan

   Opinion - Podcasts and audio - 16 October 2012

   ‘Before the shutdown in oil production the [Government of South Sudan] was already very disturbed about the pattern of expenditure related to the implementation of government programmes…the shutdown fast-tracked measures to [implement] proper fiscal discipline.’

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6. Public finance reform in fragile states: grounds for cautious optimism?

   Event - Conference - 16 October 2012

   The event brought together politicians and government officials from several countries with senior researchers and policy makers to examine the progress of public financial management reforms and the challenges that remain.

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7. In the Picture: Urban refugees with Andrew McConnell

   Event - Public event - 24 September 2012 19:00 - 21:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

   Andrew McConnell previewed a new body of work about the 50% of refugees now living in cities at the Frontline Club’s, In the Picture: Urban refugees with Andrew McConnell. Sara Pantuliano moderated the event.

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8. South Sudan: One year on

   Event - Public event - 9 July 2012 17:00 - 19:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

   This discussion, hosted by the Associate Parliamentary Group on Sudan and South Sudan, will focus on the important events in South Sudan and Sudan from the past year, including the achievements and challenges for both countries. Crucially, it offers an opportunity to look forward to the futures of South Sudan and Sudan, and the role the UK Government can play in contributing towards peace and development. Sara Pantuliano is one of the panelists for this event.

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9. Why Donor Support to Civil Society Matters – Now!

   Event - Public event - 3 July 2012 16:00 - 18:00 (GMT+03)

   PSO held an event to launch a new learning brief ‘Fragile relationships – building a strong and resilient civil society in South Sudan’.

   Sara Pantuliano (ODI/HPG) and Johan te Velde (PSO) spoke at the event.

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    Livelihoods, basic services and social protection in South Sudan

    Publication - Discussion papers - 3 July 2012

    Daniel Maxwell, Kirsten Gelsdorf and Martina Santschi

    This paper summarises the existing literature on livelihoods, basic services and social protection in South Sudan; presents a brief analysis of this literature, and lays out potential research questions for the Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium (SLRC).

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