Hon. Andrea Ariik Malueth
Deputy Secretary General
Infrastructure, Productive, Social & Political sectors
Hon. Andrea Ariik Malueth is the Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), in charge of the Infrastructure, Productive, Social, and Political sectors. He steers the region's infrastructure enhancement projects and oversees projects and activities within the productive and social sectors, such as education, health, and agriculture. He also coordinates the bloc's political aspect, including peace and security initiatives and the advancement of the region’s political federation aspirations. In this respect, he has been the link between the Community and multilateral partners supporting the EAC collective development imperatives, participating in high-level forums of the AfDB, World Bank, UN, Commonwealth among others.
Hon. Ariik is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in public administration and governance. He is an ardent champion of education and peace and is hailed for driving transformative initiatives and advocating for inclusive development in South Sudan.
Prior to joining the EAC Secretariat, he served as the Under Secretary at the Ministry of East African Community Affairs in the Republic of South Sudan. He was instrumental in advancing policies that enhanced regional economic integration, fast-tracking South Sudan's integration into the bloc and fostering greater cohesion and cooperation within the EAC.
Hon. Ariik has held various positions of leadership within the South Sudanese government. He served as the State Minister in the Ministry of Finance, leaving an indelible mark by introducing and implementing public finance systems prevalent to date. He served as the State Minister in the Ministry of Education where he spearheaded reforms in curriculum development and access to quality education for marginalized communities - fostering educational equity and inclusivity while ensuring equal opportunities for all.
As a Technical Economic Advisor to the Government of South Sudan, Andrea brought his expertise to bear on critical economic reforms aimed at driving sustainable development and stability. His strategic insights and pragmatic approach were pivotal in shaping policies that promoted fiscal responsibility and economic resilience.
As a Member of Parliament representing the Akop Constituency in South Sudan, Andrea remained steadfast in his commitment to serving the needs of his constituents and advocating for policies that promoted inclusive growth and development. His tenure was marked by a tireless dedication to advancing the interests of the people and ensuring their voices were heard on the national stage.
Hon. Ariik holds a MSc from the University of Juba, South Sudan and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Contacts:
Deputy Secretary General (IPSPS)
East African Community
EAC Close
Afrika Mashariki Road
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
Tel: +255 (0)27 216 2100
Fax: +255 (0)27 216 2190
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