RJMEC: LACK OF FUNDS IMPEDING REMAINING CRTITICAL TASKS
Communication Office
PRESS RELEASE
(For Immediate Publication)
Monday, 18thNovember, 2019 , Juba, South Sudan
RJMEC: LACK OF FUNDS IMPEDING REMAINING CRTITICAL TASKS
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) in collaboration with IGAD, CTSAMVM and the African Union Commission have on Monday 18thNovember, 2019, convened a two-day workshop for the Revitalized Peace Agreement security mechanisms in Juba.
This follows the IGAD Council of Ministers communiqué on 10thNovember, 2019, which among other things, "...instructed the IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan in collaboration with R-JMEC, CTSAMVM and the African Union Commission to urgently organize a workshop for security mechanisms in Juba to agree on a roadmap with clear timeline for the implementation of Transitional Security Arrangements within the one hundred (100) days extension" of the Pre-transitional period.
Speaking during the opening of the workshop, RJMEC Interim Chairperson Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge said:
“We all understand that without funds, not much can be implemented. The timely and predictable flow of funds is paramount.”
He added: “RJMEC has consistently called for the release of funds and continue to urge the ITGoNU (Incumbent Transitional Government of National Unity) to immediately release the requisite funding, in the understanding that one day without funding is a day lost.”
The Interim Chairperson gave the following recommendations for the NPTC and the Security Mechanisms during the 100 days extension:
a) Each mechanism should adhere strictly to the activities and timeframe as set out in the respective work plans;
b) Each mechanism should have the highest regard for cost effectiveness and transparency;
c) The NPTC should establish dedicated budget lines for each mechanism, and set up an account for each, which would promote accountability and transparency according to the letter and spirit of Article 1.4.8;
d) Each mechanism should account for the funds it has received to date;
e) Each mechanism should establish and commit to an effective and realistic system of coordination between all the various mechanisms to avoid duplication of effort and ensure effective and efficient utilisation of resources; and
f) Each mechanism should develop a standardised and regular reporting system so that progress can be clearly evaluated against benchmarks.
The workshop is expected to identify, prioritize, sequence and cost critical tasks to be accomplished by each mechanism during the 100 days extension, and determine specific timelines for the accomplishment of outstanding tasks.
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