The Wani Igga Foundation’s flagship initiative, South Sudan Green and Industrial Revolution 2030, is designed to catalyze a transformative pathway toward sustainable economic growth, environmental resilience, and inclusive industrial development. This report outlines how the Foundation’s major projects align with the 2030 vision and deliver on South Sudan’s long-term development priorities.
1. Strategic Context
South Sudan’s economy remains heavily reliant on subsistence agriculture and oil exports, with limited industrial capacity and acute environmental challenges. The Green and Industrial Revolution 2030 framework calls for:
- Diversification into agro-industrial value chains
- Adoption of renewable energy technologies at scale
- Creation of climate-resilient infrastructure
- Generation of employment through local manufacturing and agribusiness
The Wani Igga Foundation’s flagship projects are designed to advance these strategic objectives by integrating sustainable agriculture, renewable energy deployment, vocational skills development, and industrial incubation.
2. Pillar Alignment
Each flagship project corresponds to one or more of the Foundation’s seven strategic pillars and coheres with the South Sudan Development Agenda (SSDP 2026–2036) and African Union Agenda 2063 goals.
- Green Agro-Industrial Parks
– Pillars: Agricultural Reformation; Vocational Training; Humanitarian Work
– Establish three regional agro-industrial parks featuring solar-powered irrigation, on-site processing facilities for cereals and oilseeds, and training centers for farmers and technicians.
– SSDP Alignment: Boost national cereal output by 50% and expand irrigated land to 12% by 2036.
– Agenda 2063 Alignment: Foster pan-African value chains and strengthen continental food security. - Solar Manufacturing and Assembly Units
– Pillars: Green Growth; Vocational Training; Education
– Develop local assembly lines for solar home systems and mini-grids using locally trained technicians. Provide accredited training programs in solar technology installation and maintenance.
– SSDP Alignment: Advance renewable energy targets and reduce rural energy poverty.
– Agenda 2063 Alignment: Support Africa’s transition to clean energy and develop local manufacturing capacity. - Industrial Skills Accelerator Hubs
– Pillars: Vocational Training; Youth & Girls’ Rights; Human Rights
– Establish six hubs offering market-relevant training—metal fabrication, agro-processing equipment repair, and digital fabrication (3D printing). Prioritize women and youth enrollment through scholarships and mentorship.
– SSDP Alignment: Increase TVET enrollment from 10% to 30%, create 200,000 formal sector jobs.
– Agenda 2063 Alignment: Empower African youth to drive industrialization. - Green-Tech Innovation Fund
– Pillars: Education; Agricultural Reformation; Human Rights
– Seed funding and technical assistance for South Sudanese entrepreneurs developing climate-smart agriculture tools, water-harvesting technologies, and low-carbon building materials.
– SSDP Alignment: Catalyze private sector investment in sustainable industries.
– Agenda 2063 Alignment: Encourage Africa-wide green innovation networks.
3. Timeline & Milestones
2025–2026:
- Feasibility studies and site selection for agro-industrial parks
- Curriculum development and accreditation for solar assembly and vocational training
- Launch of Green-Tech Innovation Fund call for proposals
2027–2028:
- Construction of first agro-industrial park and solar assembly unit
- Establishment of three Industrial Skills Accelerator Hubs
- First cohort of 500 trainees completes programs
2029–2030:
- Operationalization of all parks, units, and hubs
- Deployment of 10,000 solar home systems and mini-grids
- Disbursement of 50 innovation grants supporting green technologies
4. Expected Impact
By 2030, the South Sudan Green and Industrial Revolution will achieve:
- A 40% increase in agricultural productivity through mechanization and value-addition
- Electrification of 30% of rural households via solar solutions
- Creation of 50,000 new formal-sector jobs among youth and women
- Establishment of a nationally recognized green-tech ecosystem fostering continuous innovation
5. Monitoring & Sustainability
An integrated monitoring framework will track outputs, outcomes, and long-term impacts:
- Output Metrics: Number of parks built, units assembled, trainees certified, grants awarded
- Outcome Metrics: Increases in yield, energy access rates, employment placement rates
- Impact Measures: GDP contribution of agro-industries, gender parity in technical fields, carbon emissions reduced
Sustainability is bolstered through public-private partnerships, cost-recovery models for industrial services, and local capacity building to ensure continued operation and scaling beyond 2030.
The Wani Igga Foundation’s Green and Industrial Revolution 2030 is a flagship embodiment of our commitment to empowering South Sudan’s communities, aligning with national and continental development visions to deliver transformative, sustainable impact.