Biometric Registration Kicks Off in South Sudan to Enhance Public Service Efficiency
JUBA — In an exciting development for South Sudan, the government launched a new biometric registration initiative in Juba on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. This innovative exercise aims to bolster the integrity of public service by ensuring that every civil servant on the payroll is genuine, effectively combating the issue of ghost workers.
During the ceremony, Vice President Josephine Joseph Lagu, who also chairs the Service Cluster, delivered a compelling keynote address emphasizing the importance of this initiative. “Together, we can build a public service that is proportional, transparent, and accountable,” she stated passionately. The biometric registration is expected to mark a significant milestone in the government’s journey toward creating an efficient and transparent public service.
In addition to improving payroll management, the initiative aims to provide accurate data for public resource management—a crucial step in a nation striving to stabilize and grow. Vice President Joseph highlighted that reforming the payroll system is essential for all civil servants and institutions in South Sudan. “The journey to rebuild South Sudan requires that we have a fair, efficient, and transparent public service,” she affirmed.
Minister of Public Service Dak Duop Bichiok further elaborated on the initiative, stating that the exercise would improve personnel records and enhance the overall efficiency of human resource management systems. “With a credible database of all public servants, we can strategically plan and manage our human resources much more effectively,” Duop remarked.
Adding an interesting facet to the program, Charles Undeland, Country Manager for the World Bank Group in South Sudan, indicated that each civil servant participating in the initiative would receive a unique biometric identifier. This advanced system will help eliminate duplicate records and fraud, making financial planning more precise by ensuring that salaries are allocated only to verified employees.
The implications of this biometric registration initiative are far-reaching. By enhancing payroll integrity, it provides a strong foundation for sound financial management. The South Sudan government aims to utilize its limited public funds more efficiently, thereby addressing concerns among employees regarding spending and allocation.
In promoting transparency and accountability within public service, South Sudan is not just looking at short-term reforms but is setting the stage for sustainable governance that benefits all citizens. As the nation embarks on this journey of reform, the commitment demonstrated by its leaders highlights a positive resolve to build a better future.
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