ISPR Press Release on Gold for Roads South Sudan

The document is a press statement from the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR) dated February 20, 2026, regarding the approval of a USD 2 billion national road infrastructure project in South Sudan. This project aims to construct and upgrade over 1,031 kilometers of essential roads to enhance economic growth and connectivity. While ISPR acknowledges the project’s significance, it expresses concerns about the high cost per kilometer compared to regional standards and the use of national gold reserves as collateral for financing.