Population Census (2008): 8.26 millionGDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)Population Census (2008): 8.26 millionGDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)

Board of Directors

Providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the credibility and reliability of statistical data for South Sudan.

About the Board

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Board provides strategic guidance and oversight to the Bureau's operations. Its responsibilities include ensuring the credibility and reliability of statistical data, guiding national and regional development priorities informed by data analysis, strengthening institutional partnerships and collaborations, and overseeing capacity-building efforts within the Bureau and wider statistical system.

Chairperson
Chairperson

Dr. Dier Tong Ngor is a South Sudanese economist and central banker with over 30 years of experience in financial governance, monetary policy, and institutional...

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Board Members
Member

Angelo Ugwaag Wod Arun holds a Master of Science in Security and Development Studies from Bristol University (UK); a bachelor’s degree (first class honours) i...

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Member

Prof. Venansio Tombe Muludiang, Ph.D.

Member

University of Juba

Prof. Venansio Tombe Muludiang is a South Sudanese academic specializing in demography. He earned a B.Sc. (Honors) in Sociology and Social Anthropology from the...

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Member

Dr. Gatwech Koak Nyuon

Member

Yellow River Delta Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Industry Academy

Dr. Gatwech Koak Nyuon holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Peking University, focusing on displacement effects in post-conflict South Sudan. He also earned a Master...

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Member

Mrs. Nyantiop Martha Agoot

Member

Ministry of Finance and Planning

Mrs. Martha is a seasoned South Sudanese economist with over 15 years of experience in macroeconomics and public finance, specializing in macro-fiscal framework...

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Member

Mr. Paulo Debor Landit Dieng

Member

Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET)

Paulo Debor Landit Dieng is a seasoned legal expert with over 17 years of experience in public service and the energy sector. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from A...

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Member

Mr. Abugo Charles Joseph Abate

Member

Bank of South Sudan

Mr. Charles is the Director General of the Policy, Research and Statistics Directorate at the Bank of South Sudan, having served the bank for over 19 years with...

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Member

Lorna Merekaje is a South Sudanese professional with over 20 years of experience in governance, peacebuilding, public management, and civil society leadership. ...

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Member

Mr. Ocum Genes Karlo

Member

Ebony Centre for Strategic Studies

Mr. Ocum holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Juba, a BSc in Management, and an M.Sc from the University of Khartoum. With over thirty years of experi...

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Ex Officio Member
Ex Officio Member

Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai

Director General (Ex Officio)

National Bureau of Statistics

Augustino Ting Mayai is one of South Sudan’s foremost leaders in research, policy, statistics, and development. After earning his bachelor’s degree in socio...

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Board Responsibilities

The Board's core functions as outlined in the establishment mandate

Data Credibility

Ensuring the credibility and reliability of statistical data

Development Priorities

Guiding national and regional development priorities informed by data analysis

Partnerships

Strengthening institutional partnerships and collaborations

Capacity Building

Overseeing capacity-building efforts within the Bureau and wider statistical system