A civil society activist has welcomed the work of South Sudan’s ministerial high-level committee on economic reform but says political will is needed to turn its recommendations into meaningful change. “As a civil society, we are aware that South Sudan is not broke,” Yakani said. He attributed the country’s financial difficulties to what he described as widespread corruption, malpractice and a lack of transparency in the collection and remittance of public revenue, particularly non-oil revenue. He said the government must go beyond statements and warnings against corruption and demonstrate its commitment through concrete action. Yakani urged the country’s leadership to give the ministerial committee the political support and commitment needed to implement its recommendations, saying success will depend on whether the government follows through on the reforms.