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Considerations

• The South Sudanese may prefer oral communication rather than putting things in writing.
• Cash is not the only currency in South Sudan. Objects, labour and livestock are often traded to fulfil business deals.
• Some South Sudanese people may not have a comprehensive understanding of workplace health and safety systems. As such, they may not report work-related injuries/illnesses or hazards in the workplace if they do not recognise them as such. Furthermore, some may be fearful of the consequences of reporting.
• Address all workplace-related problems discreetly to avoid embarrassing the person in question.
• Some South Sudanese people may expect special consideration on the basis of your personal relationship with them, such as favours for family members, etc.
• The 2023 Corruption Perception Index ranked South Sudan 177th out of 180 countries, receiving a score of 13/100. This metric suggests that South Sudan’s public sector is highly corrupt.¹