Lack of resources to pay airtime for radio stations to air learning programs in the country has hit the distance learning initiative, said the national Ministry of General Education.
Undersecretary Kuyok Abol Kuyok said private radio stations across South Sudan are demanding a lot of money to air learning materials, Bakhita Radio reported.
Abol said the government is also facing difficulties in paying teachers hired to conduct the radio lessons.
The radio program was introduced after schools were closed in March as a measure to combat the spread of coronavirus.
The distance learning targets primary and secondary school learners.