UNDP's Africa Regional Bureau supported 13 public universities in Africa to establish 'UniPods' unique spaces to harness and nurture Africa's innovative minds and dreams for technological advancement that will help drive sustainable development efforts. The University of Juba in South Sudan is one of those that won the opportunity through UNDP in South Sudan's Peace and Community Cohesion project which kicked off in February 2023 and officially launched on 16, August 2023.