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 Supports Budgeting and Financing for Climate Action in Eswatini

This partnership takes place under the Inclusive Budgeting and Financing for Climate Change in Africa (IBFCCA).

Blog

UNDP Positions Eswatini to Benefit from E-Commerce in the African Free Trade Area

To fulfil its mandate of supporting the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to eradicate poverty by creating sustainable jobs, UNDP Eswatini is eyeing AfCFTA to allow local MSMEs access to the continental market.

News

DPM’s Office Revises Social Assistance Policy

The Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO) convened a two-day workshop of stakeholders from different government ministries, UN agencies and civil society organisations to review the draft National Social Assistance Policy of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Blog

Women Generate Income As "Phatsa Sakho Nawe" Gains Momentum

A UNDP-supported campaign aimed at discouraging shoppers from carrying their groceries in single-use plastic bags is helping women to generate income.

News

UNDP Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, Visits Eswatini

The mission comes at a time when the lower middle-income country is dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Tropical Cyclone Eloise.

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

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

UNDP Supports Budgeting and Financing for Climate Action in Eswatini

UNDP Positions Eswatini to Benefit from E-Commerce in the African Free Trade Area

DPM’s Office Revises Social Assistance Policy

Women Generate Income As "Phatsa Sakho Nawe" Gains Momentum

UNDP Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, Visits Eswatini

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