Research Publications Repository
Research Publications Repository
Isaac Ayii Ayii, Maxwell Adea Abstract Small businesses are vital contributors to Gross Domestic Product and job creation, serving as the backbone of the economy in the Republic of South Sudan. Despite their importance, approximately 45% of small and medium…
Prof. Dr. Maxwell Adea, Dr. James Bol Diing Abstract Global competition among businesses has intensified since the beginning of the 21st century, leading not only to the rise of private monopolies but also to the gradual retreat of governments from…
Jacob Dut Chol Riak, Ph.D., Mathiang Kothea Kau Abstract The study examines factors affecting the budgetary process in South Sudan from 2011 to 2021 using a multiple-case study of three national ministries: Finance and Planning, General Education and Instruction, and…
Jacob Dut Chol Riak, Ph.D, Bona Noi Akuei Yak Abstract This study explores the role of foreign aid in fostering socio-economic development, with a specific focus on international grants for promoting stability in post-independent South Sudan. The study aimed to:…
On July 15th, the Research Ethics Committee (REC) at the University of Juba convened for a pivotal meeting focused on developing the inaugural research ethics policies for the institution. The gathering was led by Prof. Andrew Kiri, the esteemed Director…
By Jacob Dut Chol Riak, Ph.D. Abstract Community Development, known, as CD in petroleum industry has not only been neglected but has also not been critically studied. The pedagogy disregard in this area has led to matters of CD being…
by: Miyar Abstract Rethinking and pursuing permanent peace in fragile African states constitutes predominant complexities and challenges. Fragile states in Africa experience a continuum of cyclical violence, political instability, and socio-economic underdevelopment despite international interventions through peacebuilding and foreign assistance.…
Jacob Dut Chol Riak ABSTRACT The quest for institutional engineering in post-liberation South Sudan has been a dream for institutional engineers in political science and, particularly, comparative politics for a very long time. While many South Sudanese view decentralization and…
In the ever-evolving world of scientific discovery, moments of brilliance shine as beacons of inspiration. One such moment occurred recently at the 10th East African Health and Scientific Conference 2025, held from 25th to 27th June, 2025, at the Pyramid…
Jacob Dut Chol Riak, Ph.D Abstract Oil and gas contracting have emerged as a very critical area of research in petroleum industry. While the industry is a beehive of contracting, it has often used Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs). The reasons…