December 6, 2022 (WAU) – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have signed a $5 million agreement to support the implementation of a durable solutions project in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal State capital, Wau.
The project, IOM said in a statement, will aid the implementation of a road map prepared by Western Bahr El Ghazal State governor to support the populations of Naivasha internally displaced people (IDP) camp and Hai Masna collective center to end their displacement situation.
The state government, it further noted, will coordinate the identification and facilitation of durable solutions for over 10,0000 IDPs.
According to the agency, these households will, during the project, be provided with support to make informed decisions on which durable solution to be pursued, including local integration, return or relocation.
“The project makes a difference for the displaced people of Western Bahr el Ghazal to build up a normal life away from camp settings, make their own livelihood and build their permanent homes. This project will also serve as an example for other regions of South Sudan to facilitate the transition from a humanitarian situation to sustainable development,” said Peter van der Auweraert, IOM South Sudan Chief of Mission.
