An important road development plan in South Sudan is benefiting from the support of the World Bank. The South Sudan Transport Development Project aims to improve the transportation situation in the country. The inland areas of South Sudan heavily rely on road transportation, but their networks are underdeveloped and road transportation is slow. Improving the road network will greatly promote the country's economic development, which is exactly what the country urgently needs.

Some road connections will be prioritized for maintenance and improvement projects. This includes a 193 kilometer route between the capital city of Juba and Nimul, a 350 kilometer route connecting Malakal with Nasir and Gikau, and a 360 kilometer route connecting Wau with Raja, Boro and Medina. Other priority improvement routes include the 230 kilometer route connecting Bor and Pibor, the 260 kilometer route connecting Ikotos and Kiyali and Mogari, the 243 kilometer route between Bentiu, Pariang, Tonga and Malakal, and the 230 kilometer route connecting Adok, Leer, and Bentiu.

The World Bank has provided financial support and technical assistance for the development of roads in South Sudan. It is reported that the World Bank has pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to support the construction and maintenance of roads in South Sudan. These funds will be used to build and maintain highways, purchase relevant equipment, train local technical personnel, etc., to ensure the smooth implementation of highway projects.

In addition to financial support, the World Bank has also provided technical assistance to South Sudan. The expert team of the World Bank will work closely with the South Sudanese government and relevant institutions to jointly develop road development plans, evaluate project feasibility, and supervise project implementation. Through technical assistance, South Sudan will be able to draw on advanced international experience and improve the quality and efficiency of road construction.Editor/XingWentao