The agriculture sector requires a minimum of eight percent, but is currently allocated only one point eight percent of the national budget; complains Chairperson of Agriculture Committee in the Assembly.
MP Pascal Badindi says the government should balance the budget allocation across vital sectors such as agriculture where 83 percent of South Sudanese population depend.
Goc Makuac Mayol calls for quick diversification of South Sudan economy.
He says 2016/2017 budget forecasts a deficit of about 15 billion South Sudanese Pounds on public expenditure due to dependency on oil revenue.
The Parliamentary Committees of Economy and Legislation are examining the national budget for 21 days to present observations and recommendations before approval.