About SS-O
About the South Sudan Observatory
SS-O is an independent, non-partisan observatory dedicated to tracking governance, security, economic, and humanitarian trends across South Sudan using verified data, structured analysis, and transparent methodology.
Our Mandate
The South Sudan Observatory was established to provide reliable, data-driven insights that strengthen accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making.
Inform
Deliver structured, accessible insights for government, civil society, and international actors.
Monitor
Track institutional performance, security incidents, economic trends, and humanitarian needs.
Enable
Strengthen public understanding through regular observatory briefings and data transparency.
What SS-O Monitors
SS-O is built around four observatory domains that together provide a comprehensive national situation picture.
Governance
Leadership shifts, decrees, institutional performance, and public administration tracking.
Security & Conflict
Incident patterns, hotspot monitoring, conflict trendlines, and early-warning analysis.
Economy & Markets
Inflation signals, FX trends, commodity prices, fuel costs, and trade dynamics.
Humanitarian Conditions
Population displacement, access constraints, food security, and crisis severity indicators.
Methodology & Principles
SS-O follows a transparent and structured methodology grounded in data integrity, verification, and non-partisan analysis.
Data Verification
All information is cross-checked with multiple independent sources, including public records, humanitarian partners, and field reporting.
Analytical Frameworks
Observatories apply structured analysis models used in governance, conflict assessment, economic early warning, and humanitarian monitoring.
Non-Partisanship
SS-O maintains full independence and does not advocate for political actors, ensuring data remains objective and reliable.
Transparency
Methodologies are openly documented to ensure clarity, reproducibility, and accountability.
Founder’s Message
A note from the founder of the South Sudan Observatory.
Changkouth Mangij
The South Sudan Observatory was created to strengthen truth, transparency, and informed decision-making. In a country where information gaps affect governance, security, economic stability, and humanitarian response, SS-O exists to ensure data is accessible, clear, and responsibly interpreted.
I believe that communities, institutions, and partners can only act effectively when they have reliable insights. SS-O is committed to presenting data with integrity and professionalism, serving as a neutral analytical platform for all stakeholders.
Contact & Partnerships
SS-O welcomes collaboration with humanitarian partners, civil society, media, and research institutions.
Email: info@ss-o.org
Website: www.ss-o.org