National Development Consortium Initiative
A unified civil society platform driving inclusive national development and social transformation through education, health, and cultural empowerment across all 10 states and 3 administrative areas of South Sudan.
NDCI Sectors
Cultural heritage, arts, tourism, wildlife conservation, and environmental protection
Schools, teacher training, vocational skills, and educational access
Healthcare, mental health, HIV/AIDS, environmental health, and wellbeing
Humanitarian response, women empowerment, children, peace building, and social development
Sports, youth development, recreation, and youth employment
National Programmes
Three flagship programmes coordinate local organisations to deliver integrated, accountable, and sustainable development across South Sudan.
Education Sector
Building Skills, Schools, and Futures — improving learning outcomes through qualified teachers, rehabilitated schools, and vocational training centers.
Health Sector
Strengthening Systems, Saving Lives — expanding access to essential healthcare and building capacity in human resources for health.
Culture & Tourism Sector
Building Unity, Creativity, and Opportunity — using culture and creative arts for peacebuilding, national identity, and economic growth.
About the Consortium
The National Development Consortium Initiative (NDCI) is an independent coordinating and implementing entity that brings together local NGOs, community-based organisations, academic institutions, faith-based organisations, youth associations, and private sector partners.
The consortium fosters synergy among existing initiatives, reduces duplication of efforts, and enhances both access to funding and the efficient use of resources. By harmonizing diverse interventions and strategically directing resources to the most impactful areas, NDCI seeks to achieve sustainable and measurable development outcomes.
A unified civil society platform driving inclusive national development and social transformation through education, health, and cultural empowerment.
To coordinate and amplify the impact of local NGOs and community organisations, ensuring accountability, synergy, and alignment with national priorities.
Strategic oversight, policy direction, and accountability. Includes development experts, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives.
Overall coordination, donor relations, and programme leadership headed by an Executive Director.
Education & Skills, Health & Wellbeing, Culture, Arts & Tourism, Finance & Administration, MEL Unit, and Partnerships.
10 State offices and 3 Administrative Area offices with Regional Coordinators and Community Advisory Councils.
How We Work
Harmonize programming and prevent duplication
Train NGOs in project design and donor compliance
Jointly attract funding from global partners
Represent civil society in national policy dialogues
Shared M&E system and annual development report
Government Collaboration
Consortium Membership
NDCI welcomes local NGOs, community-based organisations, academic and vocational institutions, faith-based organisations, youth associations, and private sector partners to apply for consortium membership.
Applications are reviewed through the NDCI due-diligence process.
Partner Portal
Registered organisations use this portal to track due diligence, submit documents, and receive consortium updates.
Registered organisations can log in to view their application status, document checklist, and next steps.
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