Teacher Compensation in Emergency Contexts: South Sudan

Teacher Compensation in Emergency Contexts: South Sudan

South Sudan

May - September 2024

Primary Investigator: Dr. Mary Mendenhall and Mading Peter Angong, Education Action in Crisis


This qualitative case study examined the adequacy, effectiveness, and sustainability of teacher compensation amidst the unique challenges posed by emergency situations and other context-specific challenges in South Sudan. The study included interviews with different profiles of teachers and key informants from donor agencies, government ministries, UN agencies, and NGOs operating in South Sudan.

Publications and Resources


Report (forthcoming)

  • Dr. Mary Mendenhall (Primary Investigator)
  • Mading Peter Angong, Education Action in Crisis (Primary Investigator)
  • Kemigisha Richardson (Doctoral Student)
  • Tiffany Tryon (Doctoral Student)
  • Sarah Etzel (Master's Student, '24)
  • Nuralhoda Elsaid (Master's Student)
  • Education Action in Crisis (South Sudan-based NGO)
  • Education International
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