Banak Joshua Dei Wal is the Director General for Disaster Management and National Focal Point for the Implementation of Sendai Framework in South Sudan for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Republic of South Sudan. His background includes a Masters degree of International Development Programme from Andrews University from Michigan, USA, and a Bachelor degree of Veterinary Medical Science from Al Zagazig University. Mr Wal's career includes leading the development of national disaster management policies and coordination with regional, international DRR institutions for the implementation of Sendai Framework in South Sudan.