NBS and Afriland First Bank South Sudan Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen the National Statistical System

Afriland First Bank and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a broad framework for collaboration in statistical surveys, studies, and research. The agreement was signed by Josephine Bakhita Joseph, Acting Managing Director of Afriland First Bank South Sudan, and Hon. Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai, Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics. The partnership aims to promote evidence-based planning, institutional learning, and the production of reliable economic, social, and demographic statistics in South Sudan. Key Highlights of the Partnership: 1.⁠ ⁠Fostering cooperation in joint surveys, research initiatives, and capacity building while upholding professional independence and data integrity. 2.⁠ ⁠Afriland First Bank will provide tailored financial solutions, including account management, credit facilities for NBS staff and donor-backed institutional projects, and payment processing services. Both institutions emphasized that the MoU lays a solid foundation for mutual growth and national development, combining the bank’s financial infrastructure with the Bureau's mandate as the official statistical agency of the government. Press Office National Bureau of Statistics Juba, South Sudan