UNDP in Eswatini

Acclerator Lab

Eswatini - A Hive of Innovation

Potential long lasting benefits of youth entrepreneurship in Eswatini are promising. It is clear that the country has a hive of innovative ideas that have the potential for upscaling and bringing long lasting solutions to the country's development challenges.

Blog

Renewing confidence for investment in Africa

"Success doesn’t come fast but after multiple attempts and failure. It is only the determination and eagerness to succeed that makes the business grow."

Stories

Youth Unemployment and Mental Health

Research on the correlation between youth unemployment and mental health in Eswatini.

Press Release

UNDP Eswatini launches Accelerator Lab

The UNDP Eswatini Accelerator Lab is part of the Accelerator Lab Global Learning Network of 60 in 78 in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, Eastern Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Events

Government of Eswatini Master Plan for the Implementation of the Economic Recovery and Development Agenda validated

Key to the Master Plan are the 26 flagship projects designed to ensure short to medium term economic impact – linked to the SDGs.

Video

Accelerator Lab Launch Highlights

Video highlights of the UNDP Eswatini Accelerator Lab launch.

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

63%

Poverty Rate

87.5%

Literacy rate