Conflict and violence are the key factors undermining development in South Sudan, according to Human Development Report 2015.
The report was released by the United Nations Development Program, UNDP on Wednesday in Juba, Radio Bakhita reports.
United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator Eugene Owusu stresses the need to reconcile and manage political differences to attain growth.
There is need to sustain highest standard of living for all South Sudanese, says Balas Horvath UNDP Country Director.
Second Vice President James Wani Igga stresses the need to strengthen production in the country.
South Sudan is featuring in the annual development assessment for the first time since its independence.