Ministry of General Education and Instruction Validates Institutional Capacity Needs Assessment to Strengthen the Education System

• Nov 09, 2026
• Awut Deng Jr.

Juba, South Sudan – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), in collaboration with Bailey Consulting Group, has concluded a two-day validation workshop on the findings of the Institutional Capacity Needs Assessment (ICNA) and the accompanying Capacity Development Plan.

Funded by the World Bank, the workshop brought together the Ministry's senior leadership, Director Generals, Directors, technical staff from various directorates, and key education partners to review and validate the assessment findings. The exercise examined institutional strengths, identified capacity gaps, and established priority areas for improvement across the Ministry.

Conducted over recent months, the ICNA assessed key institutional functions, including policy and planning, human resource management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination mechanisms at both national and sub-national levels.

Speaking during the opening session, Ministry officials emphasized that the Capacity Development Plan will serve as a strategic roadmap for institutional strengthening, improved service delivery, and enhanced accountability within the education sector.

The plan is expected to guide targeted investments in staff development, systems strengthening, and infrastructure improvements, enabling MoGEI to deliver quality, equitable, and inclusive education services across South Sudan more effectively.

Bailey Consulting Group facilitated the technical sessions, presenting key findings and proposed interventions for discussion. Participants reviewed, enriched, and validated the recommendations to ensure they reflect the Ministry's priorities and operational realities.

The World Bank's support for the ICNA forms part of broader efforts to strengthen public institutions and enhance the resilience and effectiveness of South Sudan's education system.

The workshop concluded with consensus on priority actions and a commitment from the Ministry's leadership to operationalize the Capacity Development Plan during the upcoming fiscal year.