South Sudan Participates in the 25th East African Trade Fair
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South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade & Industry Launches Official Website
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Minister tours SSNBS facilities and emphasizes Consumer Protection
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Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk visits Vice President H.E Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel
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Yirol Women’s Group courtesy visit to Undersecretary Hon. Kawaja Kau Madol
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Pre-verification of Conformity to Standards services Seminar
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Our History
Background of the Ministry
The Ministry of Trade and Industry was established after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) but over the years, the name and shape of the Ministry has changed several times from Commerce and Supply to Trade, industry, Investment and East African Community Affairs. Based on the South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution 2011 as amended, the ministry’s name changed to “Ministry of Trade and Industry”.
It is therefore expected to develop policies aimed at imports substitution programme, creating an effective, efficient and self-reliant economy, encouraging free market and ensure that monopolistic tendencies are prohibited, “facilitation of the development of the private sector, particularly the indigenous entrepreneurs “has to be encouraged as enshrined in the tendencies
It is an important tool and vehicle for the realization of the government’s major objectives of economic development,job creation and reduction of poverty.
The declaration of independence and the promulgation of the new Constitution, Article 55 and 96 and Schedule A, B, C and D of the Transitional Constitution delineates the mandate of the National Government and that of the State Governments.
In line with these provisions, the Ministry of Trade and Industry at all levels, will strive to promote trade, industrial development and create conducive environment for businesses and investment.
Core Functions
- Export promotion Policy.
- Fair trade Negotiations and Advisory Services.
- Industrial Development and Research.
- Private Sector Development.
- Coordination and implementation of National, Regional and international Trade Laws, Negotiations and Agreements.
- Promotion and Regulation of trade in goods and services.
The Ministry of Trade & Industry is the lead policy advisor to government on trade, industrial and private sector development with responsibility for the formulation and implementation of policies for the promotion, growth and development of domestic and international trade and industry.
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Ministry of Trade and Industry,
Ministry Road,
Central Equatorial state
Tel: +211 921 804 247
Juba, South Sudan