South Sudan has one of the poorest quality of education in the nation. 8 million children out of school—the highest proportion of out-of-school children globally". The education system in South Sudan is a complex and multifaceted entity shaped by decades of conflict, economic hardship, and social challenges. Despite numerous challenges, the country is. The Ministry of General Education and Instruction conducts the Annual Education Census (AEC) to systematically collect, analyse, and disseminate data from schools across South Sudan. A recent interview conducted by Emmanuel Joseph Akile of Eye Radio with Dr.