South Sudan Flashcards
how many woman die from giving birth in South Sudan
1 in 7 woman die giving birth
why is the dependence on rain for irrigation in South Sudan bad
fall in supply due to climate change -> droughts
why is there an injustice within the oil industry in South Sudan
the oil industry is dominated by foreign investment e.g. India and China
what are the short term benefits of global governance for citizens in South Sudan
- protection of citizens -> poc camps -> at peak 150,000 + 100 camps
- provided with aid -> food/water/necessities e.g. Oxfam providing 500k with clean water and 300k with food aid
- reduced forced prescription of child soldiers
what are the long term benefits of global governance for citizens in South Sudan
- Oxfam - 300k trained
- development of sustainable food and water supplies
- fall in mortality rate as increased life expectancy
whats the death toll from conflict in South Sudan
400,000 deaths
at peak conflict in South Sudan how many people stayed in protection camps and how many were there
180,000 in protection camps
100 camps
when did South Sudan gain independence
2011
how much aid did South Sudan gain
$4bn
what was the political position of the ethnic groups in South Sudan
Dinka - president
Neur- vice president
how many NGOs were present in South Sudan and what are the key examples
over 300 NGOs present
- MSF
- Save the children
- Oxfam
- UNICEF
- WHO
- UNHCR
what was the significance of Oxfam in South Sudan
- 500k provided with clean water
- 300k received food aid
- 300k received training
what was the significance of the WHO in South Sudan
led the cholera vaccination campaign
what was the significance of the UNHCR in South Sudan
urging government to sign conventions for refugee protection e.g. convention against torture and human rights
what are the short term benefits of global governance in South Sudan
- humanitarian aid
- food supply
- POC camps - at peak 180,000
- Oxfam - 500k water and 300k food
