World Bank is funding an asphalted regional road linking Juba to Eldoret, in Kenya, through Torit.
World Bank Acting Country Manager Berhane Manna told the press on Thursday that the Bank has already mobilized adequate resources for the road works.Mr Manna said the asphalted road is involving a number of donors.
He said the Bank has committed 130 million US dollars to leverage donor resources in its post Multi Donors Trust Fund or MDTF strategy for development in South Sudan in 2013 and 2014.
Mr Manna disclosed that the MDTF is closing down in June 2013 with a closing ceremony taking place on May 28 in Juba.
He said MDTF is closing after it had disbursed 99 percent of the funds to the managed for development projects.
Mr Manna added that the one percent balance will be given to the Government of South Sudan.
He said the MDTF is closing after South Sudan became a member in the World Bank.
The Bank will continue to support the reconstruction of roads and other projects.
Mr Manna said the international community is committed to long term engagement with South Sudan in order to support inclusive governance, public accountability, effective social services and vibrant private sector.