The conflict that broke out in South Sudan in December 2013 has left thousands dead and displaced hundreds of thousands more. Nearly seven million people urgently need food, water, and sanitation facilities. Even before the current conflict, access to water supply and sanitation in this new country was among the poorest in the world. These conditions have only worsened. Additional support is needed to advance Sudan’s transition to peace and democracy, including construction of basic infrastructure to support life and livelihood including local water supply systems and sanitation facilities as well as other basic community infrastructure.
 
The panelists will address the immediate needs for the displaced people of Sudan, and will offer suggestions for improvements in U.S. policy and congressional action in order to transition to a sustainable, stable future. Speaking from their own recent experiences, the panelists will discuss how water in particular can have a transformational impact on communities and regions in South Sudan by both bringing people together and serving as the cornerstone for sustainable development.


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