Japan's Official Development Assistance White Paper 2011
(4) Sudan
In 2005, a Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed to put an end to the North-South civil war which had lasted more than 20 years in Sudan. In accordance with the Peace Agreement, a general election was held in April 2010, largely in a peaceful manner. In January 2011, Southern Sudan referendum was held with more than 98% of votes supporting Southern Sudan's independence from the north, thereby determining the secession and independence of Southern Sudan. South Sudan became independent on July 9, 2011, but nation-building and the creation of a stable relationship between Sudan and South Sudan remain as issues to be dealt with.
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Peace-building is one of important agendas of Japan's diplomacy toward Africa. In particular, because stability between Sudan and South Sudan is directly linked to the stability of Africa overall, Sudan and South Sudan are among the most important countries in regard to peace-building. Recognizing this, Japan has disbursed over $550 million in aid to Sudan and South Sudan since 2005. Aid disbursed in FY2010 amounts to ¥8.588 billion in grant aid and ¥2.297 billion in technical cooperation.
In the future, in addition to continuing to provide support for the consolidation of peace, including support for disarmament demobilization, and reintegration into society (DDR of ex-combatants), Japan will provide assistance in a balanced manner to Sudan and South Sudan. Specifically, to the Republic of the Sudan, Japan provides aid for meeting basic human needs (BHN) and establishing infrastructure for food production mainly in conflict-affected regions. To South Sudan, in addition to the aforementioned support, Japan’s assistance focuses on development of infrastructure and governance.
Birth of a New Nation: South Sudan!
