Over 11,000 Teachers to Benefit from World Bank-Funded Project
By Kidega Livingstone
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has announced that at least 12,000 teachers across South Sudan will benefit from a World Bank-supported initiative known as the Building Skills for Human Capital Development in South Sudan (BSHCDSS) project.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Minister of General Education and Instruction Kuyok Abol Kuyok outlined the five-year program, which aims to strengthen both pre-service and in-service teacher professional development nationwide.
Under the project, 1,500 student teachers will receive pre-service training, while an additional 10,450 practicing teachers will undergo in-service training designed to enhance teaching quality in schools across the country.
“The Ministry of General Education and Instruction, through the Directorate of Teacher Development and Management Service, is pleased to announce the opening of enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year across all teacher training institutes in the Republic of South Sudan. The BSHCDSS project will cover the full cost of training,” Minister Kuyok said.
The nationwide recruitment drive is part of the government’s commitment to building a competent and well-trained teaching workforce as well as advancing national human capital development. The initiative also includes the recruitment of tutors for teacher training institutes.
Minister Kuyok emphasized that the project aligns with the General Education Sector Plan 2023–2027, which prioritizes improved access to education, equity, inclusive learning environments for vulnerable groups, the promotion of gender equality, and enhanced learning outcomes for all learners.
To promote gender balance, the ministry has reserved 35 percent of all training slots for female student teachers. Scholarships will also be provided to eligible female applicants, including expectant and lactating mothers.
According to the minister, the scholarship scheme is designed to reduce financial and social barriers, increase retention rates, and support the successful completion of teacher training programs.
