Global Witness brought together a group of civil society organisations to put forward a guideline base on transparent use of oil revenue.
South Sudan Law Society Taban Kiston Santo said the group wanted to discuss and educate communities on Mining Act and Petroleum and Revenue Management Bill, Bakhita Radio reported.He added that after deliberation the group will propose laws regulating the extractive industry in the country.
South Sudan Civil Society Supporting Programme Benjamin Ochieng said though the government passed the Mining Bill, other bills including environmental policy are needed.
Global Witness Director Emma Vickers said her organisation was working to build peaceful relationships between South Sudan and Sudan on oil exploration for the last two years to see transparency and accountability.
Ms Vickers added that civil society groups were involved so that they advocate for transparency.
Petroleum Act 2012 and the Petroleum Revenue Management Bill are the two laws governing crude management in South Sudan.