UNDP in Eswatini

Publication

Policy Brief: Rapid Socioeconomic Assessment of COVID-19 in Eswatini

The Policy Brief presents the findings and recommendations of a report entitled, Rapid Socioeconomic Assessment of COVID-19 in Eswatini. The policy response to this unprecedented crisis calls for a holistic approach that involves the government working in close partnership with all sectors and citizenry.

News

UNDP and the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs launch “Phatsa Sakho Nawe” Campaign

Phatsa Sakho Nawe” (Brig Your Own Bag" Campaign – “Towards a plastic bag free Eswatini” an advocacy initiative to reduce single use plastic bags in Eswatini

News

Eswatini launches the nationally determined contributions revision process

The Government of Eswatini has launched revision of the climate action commitment, the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. Supported by the UNDP climate Promise Initiative in collaboration with the NDC Partnership members

Press Release

UNDP provides health supplies and equipment to Ministry of Health

In support to the national response to contain the impact of COVID-19, UNDP has provided health supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health.

Blog

Phatsa Sako Nawe – Towards a plastic bag free Eswatini

On 25 November 2020, the Acc. Lab in collaboration with Eswatini Environmental Authority (EEA) launched the Phatsa Sako Nawe (Bring your own bag) – Towards a plastic bag free Eswatini Campaign

Blog

National ownership is key to achieving the vision of Paris Agreement

UNDP is helping Eswatini run an inclusive process for setting climate targets

Who we are

UNDP is a global knowledge network advocating for human development and connecting countries to knowledge, experiences and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP works with countries to develop and implement their own solutions to development challenges. Aligned with the Swaziland National Development Strategy (NDS 2013-2022), the UNDAF (2016-2020) and UNDP Strategic Plan, we are committed to supporting the government and people of Eswatini.

About Eswatini

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15%

women in parliament

28.1%

unemployment rate

58.9%

Poverty Rate

87.5%

Literacy rate