Our Reports and Articles
The Center for Development Initiative (CDI) regularly publishes reports and articles that document the progress, challenges, and impacts of its programs across South Sudan. These pieces cover various sectors where CDI is active, such as food security and livelihood support, peacebuilding, youth economic empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, and community protection. Through these reports and stories, readers can learn how the organization works directly with communities to provide farming tools and seeds to returnees, facilitate peace dialogues to foster social cohesion, and equip young entrepreneurs with skills and opportunities for economic participation. These articles often include real examples of activities and reflections on broader issues facing women, children, and vulnerable groups in areas like Lakes, Central and Eastern Equatoria, Warrap, Jonglei, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states.
Having a dedicated section or page for reports and articles serves several important purposes. It increases transparency and accountability by showing donors, partners, and the public how resources are being used and what outcomes are being achieved. This helps build trust and credibility, which can be crucial for securing further support and partnerships. Additionally, these reports function as a knowledge-sharing platform, enabling stakeholders—including policymakers, other NGOs, and community leaders—to learn from CDI’s experiences, adopt effective practices, and strengthen collaborative efforts for development and peace in South Sudan. Finally, by highlighting impact stories and research insights, the page also raises awareness about ongoing social challenges and the importance of sustained humanitarian and development work in the region.
MAGWI COUNTY PARTNERS RAPID NEED ASSESSMENT FOR THE DISPLACED PERSONS IN PALOTAKA, ALIA BOMA OF OBBO PAYAM CATEGORIZED BASED ON CLUSTERS
The Initial Rapid Needs Assessment carried out in Palokaka highlights critical gaps in health service delivery, widespread unmet basic needs, and a heavy prevalence of communicable diseases among the displaced population. Malaria, diarrhoeal illnesses, and acute respiratory infections are the main contributors to sickness, while immunization services are completely absent. The nearest health facility, Palotaka PHCU, is severely under-resourced and lacks essential medicines, and a number of children are showing signs of acute malnutrition. These findings point to an urgent need for immediate health, nutrition, and WASH interventions to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
