Source: Miraya FM
Country: United States of America (the), South Sudan (Republic of)
Diana Wani
The United States government has signed a grant agreement of $260 million that will go towards peace and development programs in South Sudan.
The agreement was signed in Juba by the US charge' de affairs Michael Mclawlan and the National Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Kosti Manibe.
The money will be channeled through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Speaking to Radio Miraya, the charge' de affairs of the US embassy Michael Mclawlan said the funds will be used for new and existing projects to help the government of South Sudan implement its development plans in priority sectors including security, education, rule of law and good governence.
