CES Authorities Launch A New Resource Centre Authorities in Central Equatoria State (CES) have launched a Civil Society Resource Centre meant to promote national development in the Republic of South Sudan through training and information access. 19 August 2011 CES Authorities Launch A New Resource Centre Dr. Marial Benjamin (holding scissors) alongside Governor Konga (in plain red tie) and State Information Minister Barson launching the centre [©Gurtong]
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 19th August 2011 [Gurtong] - Authorities in Central Equatoria State (CES) have launched a Civil Society Resource Centre meant to promote national development in the Republic of South Sudan through training and information access. Constructed by Mercy Corps with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the building can accommodate up to 25 students and is equipped with internet access, a library of books, audiovisual materials and a hall for networking and training civil society groups. Dr. Marial Benjamin, GOSS Minister of Information who was the Chief Guest representing President Kiir said that the centre will also act as a uniting venue for the peoples of South Sudan. The State Governor H.E Clement Wani Konga called for USAID further support in education and more particularly in sports. He also called for activists to make use of the Centre as an advantage for fostering national development in the new State. “I would advise anyone who don’t want to come to this centre to simply pick a hoe and go to the field to cultivate,” Konga said. He urged the youths and men who spend time playing cards and dominos to rather spend their time positively in the centre’s internet café. During the launch on Wednesday, Jennifer Links, a USAID Representative said that the centre acts as a regional hub for civil society and foster social networking and interaction, helping to strengthen the social fabric weakened by decades of conflict. “The Centre’s aim is to increase civil society and citizen participation in national development, and promote access to information for all citizens through Information Technology trainings and access to internet-based media,” she added. She reiterated USAID commitment to continue supporting the fledgling nation with development challenges. Hundreds of guests including the GOSS and State senior government officials convened at the Central Equatoria State’s Ministry of Information where the centre is constructed to grace the day. Posted in: Home, Media Centre, Books Comments RSS comment feed There are currently no comments, be the first to post one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
