(SEOUL) – South Sudan has held discussions with South Korea on potential cooperation to develop the Fula Dam and other water infrastructure projects.
Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs Adut Kiir met with the president of the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) in Seoul on 13th October. The talks covered cooperation in hydropower, water supply, sanitation and flood control.
The Fula Dam project was among the topics discussed. Adut described it as an opportunity for further exploration as South Sudan seeks to develop its hydropower potential.
No details were released on financing, construction timelines or whether an agreement was reached to move forward with the project.
The proposed Fula Dam on the White Nile in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria State, is one of the government’s most ambitious plans to expand electricity generation.
The meeting also covered possible support for water treatment plants in Juba and other areas, as well as sewage treatment systems and flood control measures.
Adut said she wants to build partnerships that could extend clean water connections to at least 80 per cent of Juba’s population and reach other parts of the country.
She also stressed the need for flood protection to shield communities, farmers and agricultural production from repeated flooding.
The discussions included technical partnerships, scholarships, exchange programmes and training to strengthen South Sudanese expertise in water management and infrastructure.
K-water has worked on international water and infrastructure projects, including hydropower development in Pakistan and the Philippines and water supply projects in Indonesia.
