The report states that investing in tobacco control is much cheaper than it costs in Eswatini.
The review of family laws to align them with the 2005 Constitution of the Kingdom of Eswatini is critical in advancing the rights of women.
As we embark on the Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals, a review of the country’s funding streams and policies will be timely to enable Eswatini to achieve its development aspirations.
The local cottage industry seems to be the backbone of the economy but it hasn’t been well researched.
A UNDP-supported campaign aimed at discouraging shoppers from carrying their groceries in single-use plastic bags is helping women to generate income.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting the Kingdom of Eswatini to address one of the most pressing issues that the country is facing – waste management.
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
15%
women in parliament
28.1%
unemployment rate
58.9%
Poverty Rate
87.5%
Literacy rate
