Infrastructure needs in sub Saharan Africa with particular reference to South Sudan

This paper focuses on South Sudan’s infrastructure delivery in an efficient and effective way. South Sudan, though endowed with considerable natural resources, still lacks the necessary infrastructure for improvement in the standard of living for the population. This paper presents aspects of qualitative and quantitative data obtained using questionnaires and interviews. It was found that most of the population had access to health facilities within a 10 km radius and 65% of the respondents stated that they are able to walk such distances. Regional connectivity infrastructure was rated very highly by the respondents. As far as soft infrastructure needed for education, there is a crucial need to invest in adult literacy especially in the field of science and engineering to ensure appropriate participation of the citizens in the developmental agenda for South Sudan. Developing the human capital is crucial in attracting local and foreign investors in infrastructure projects. Tertiary institutions of learning in South Sudan will need to focus on education and training to insure that the country will have locally qualified people to design, construct and manage the necessary soft and hard infrastructure.