The role of Non-State Action in shaping governance.Case of Juba (2020-2024)

Abstract

The study is about “the role of non-state actors in shaping governance. A case study: JUBA within the period 2020-2024”. specifically the study identified the extent at which non-state actors promoted good governance in Juba, examined the strategies adopted by non-state actors in promoting good governance in Juba and assessed the prospects and challenges faced by non-state actors in promoting good governance in Juba. Regarding the identification of the extent at which non-state actors promoted good governance in Juba results shows that non-state actors promoted good governance in this City at great extent where they involved in supporting the political establishment to adhere to the principals of fairness and inclusivity of the diverse ethnic communities within South Sudan. It is also observed that non-state actors in South Sudan particularly in Juba played it role and ensure the adherence to the principle of fairness and equity in administration of this country. On the other side, researcher realized that non-state actor applied advocacy for the political system to be committed to peaceful reconciliation at great extent. On the issues of strategies adopted by non-state actors in promoting good governance in Juba results shows that Almost all research done shows that religious played a considerable role in shaping good governance in Juba through conciliating the former antagonistic side and rise up the trust between government and people. It is also highlighted that Roman Catholic and Episcopal Churches were described as being influential because they have a significant following and play an important role in providing aid and relief to internally displaced persons and other citizens. Also Human right watch and Amnesty International like other international organizations played a good job in boosting good governance in Juba where by sensitizing all level of authority to apply and respect human right in whatever they did. On the issues of challenges faced by non-state actors in promoting good governance in Juba, research shows that the lack of integrity and the culture of corruption have become endemic in South Sudan. The civil society has noted that there was a high tolerance for dishonesty and corruption by some in the administration. In fact, there seemed to be a license to do anything to satisfy a need, including criminal activities and violence to others. NSAs are categorical that need alone does not drive corruption; it is often a feeling that the treasury and the country’s resources belong to the ruling elite of the time. Therefore, all these allowed researcher to conclude that non-state actors played a considerable role in shaping good governance in juba.