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Since 1956, Sudan has continuously declined in educational standards and access to education. This fall results from conflict, inequality, social issues, political oppression, and corruption. According to UNESCO, the literacy rate among adult Sudanese aged 15 years and over is only 57. 61% and there is an unequal distribution of educational resources across the country. Schools are underfunded and overcrowded, so the quality of teaching could be better if the government improved access to resources and technology. Sudan has also seen decreased school attendance due to poverty, lack of access, and growing child labor. A lack of funding means that school-age children need access to resources, such as textbooks and technology, necessary for a solid education. The government has been trying to improve the system in recent decades, but progress has been slow due to the government’s instability and lack of resources. On the others hand, South Sudan is worse than Sudan’s education. South Sudan has yet to catch up with its northern neighbor regarding educational standards and access since achieving independence in 2011. Educational infrastructures have been severely damaged due to years of conflict and neglect, further hindering access to education for young people.
Additionally, the education system needs more adequate resources, such as textbooks and technology, for quality education. Schools are often overcrowded, and resources are distributed unequally across regions. Poor teacher training and low teacher salaries hinder educational quality and incentivize teachers to seek employment elsewhere. Conflict, displacement, and poverty prevent children from attending school, while gender inequality in certain areas makes access to education difficult for girls. Despite efforts to improve the system, much more is needed to ensure that all South Sudanese youth receive a quality education. Unfortunately, schools in South Sudan are often overcrowded and need more resources like textbooks, technology, and computers. Inadequate teacher training and salaries usually mean education quality is low; resources are unequally distributed between the regions. Additionally, poverty often prevents children from attending school, and gender inequality can make access to education difficult for girls. Despite some efforts to improve the educational system, much more must be done to ensure that all South Sudanese youth receive a quality education.