Introduction
The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005 brought about a conducive environment for business opportunities in South Sudan.
There have been massive investments in areas such as construction and infrastructure development, the oil industry, finance and banking,commercial/business enterprises,telecommunications and transport.
Since the CPA signing, the Government of Southern Sudan has largely been encouraging everyone to invest in South Sudan and exploit the opportunities it has to offer. The main focus has been and still remains the commercial and business sector.
As a result, a number of multinationals, regional and international companies have pitched tent across South Sudan and greatly contributing to the reconstruction efforts as well as provision of employment opportunities.
The investment policy and regulation is South Sudan is based on the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) implementation of Investment Act 2004.