The Sudd Institute is an independent research organization that conducts and facilitates research and training to inform public policy and practice, to create opportunities for discussion and debate, and to improve analytical capacity in South Sudan. The Sudd Institute’s intention is to significantly improve the quality, impact, and accountability of local, national, and international policy and decision-making in South Sudan in order to promote a more peaceful, just and prosperous society.

Contact details

Website:
https://suddinstitute.org/

Address:
P.O. Box 34 Kolo Road, Juba, South Sudan

Country:
South Sudan

Sub-region:
Eastern Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
South Sudan
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
N/A
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2012
Age (years)
The Sudd Institute
 13
South Sudan average
 13
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Jok Madut Jok, Abaraham A. Awolich, Augustino Ting Mayai, Zacharia Diing Akol, Francis Buk, Deng-Athoi Galuak, James Alic Garang
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Luka Biong Deng Kuol
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Augustino Ting Mayai
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Augustino Ting Mayai
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
The Sudd Institute
 27
South Sudan average
 27
Global average
 87
2024
The Sudd Institute
 28
2023
The Sudd Institute
 23
% Female staff
2025
The Sudd Institute
 22%
South Sudan average
 22%
Global average
 50%
2024
The Sudd Institute
 14%
2023
The Sudd Institute
 8%
% Female researchers
2025
The Sudd Institute
 30%
South Sudan average
 30%
Global average
 47%
2024
The Sudd Institute
 20%
2021
The Sudd Institute
 25%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
The Sudd Institute
 6
South Sudan average
 4
Global average
 58
2023
The Sudd Institute
 7
2022
The Sudd Institute
 7

Social

Likes (2023)
The Sudd Institute
 3,200
South Sudan average
 3,200
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
The Sudd Institute
 3,193
Likes (2021)
The Sudd Institute
 2,458
Followers (2025)
The Sudd Institute
 4,598
South Sudan average
 3,691
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2024)
The Sudd Institute
 4,718
Followers (2022)
The Sudd Institute
 4,642

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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