Economic and Security Challenges to State Building in the Horn Africa: The Case of South Sudan

Abstract

An attempt is made in this study to examine economic and security challenges that face the new-born state of South Sudan. Relevant data for the study were collected from different secondary sources. Civil wars, struggling for political power and changes oil prices and absolute dependency on oil production are major obstacles to sustained strong economic growth in particular and state building in general. Low level of productivity, limited support from international community and repeatedly failed to honour its obligation towards the World Bank and International Monetary Fund has been a serious impediment to state building in South Sudan.

Keywords: Challenges, State building, South Sudan, Economic, Security