Republic of South Sudan

                South Sudan Emergency Food and Nutrition Security Project

                                           Chair Summary*

                                             May 4, 2017


The Executive Directors approved a grant in the amount of SDR 36.9 million (US$50 million
equivalent) to the Republic of South Sudan for the Investment Project Financing Operation
“South Sudan Emergency Food and Nutrition Security Project� on the terms and conditions set
out in the President’s Memorandum.
The Directors welcomed the support for South Sudan in response to the ongoing humanitarian
crisis. They commended the focus of the project on both the immediate famine relief needs and
the more medium-term recovery oriented activities and the alignment of the proposed support to
the Humanitarian Response Plan for South Sudan. They expressed support for implementation
through UN Agencies to address capacity gaps as well as any potential fiduciary risks.
The Directors expressed concern about the cost of delivering humanitarian aid in South Sudan
and took note of the risks associated with the project, including political and governance,
macroeconomic, fiduciary, and institutional capacity. Directors stressed the need for strong
coordination among multilateral and bilateral agencies operating in the country. They
encouraged the Bank to move with greater resolve in response to the most recent developments,
and they highlighted the need for strong government commitment to successful implementation
of this project. Management will report back on project progress as part of the Country
Engagement Note to be presented to the Board in FY18.




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* This summary is not an approved record