Eswatini Launches the first ever National Handicraft Sector Policy 2024-2030
December 2, 2024 The Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Trade (MoCIT) – Handicraft Department, has launched the first-ever National Handicraft Sector Policy. This landmark policy, developed in collaboration with the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), aspires to…
Eswatini Advances Toward Digital Transformation: Key Findings from the Digital Readiness Assessment
On a journey to transform Eswatini’s Digital landscape, the Ministry of ICT is relentlessly pursuing a digital Agenda. Demonstrated by the commitments to the “Government in Your Hand” project, the ministry is implementing the Eswatini Digitalisation Strategy 2024-2028. According to the 2024 edition of the United…
Eswatini Embarks on a Digital Revolution: Unveiling the Digital Readiness Assessment
The Ministry of Information Communication and Technology, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) is proud to announce the launch of the Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA). This groundbreaking initiative represents Eswatini’s journey alongside…
Eswatini Launches National Labour Market Skills Project (NLMSP)
Eswatini Launches National Labour Market Skills Project (NLMSP) The Minister for Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, officially launched the National Labour Market Skills Project (NLMSP), marking an important journey in Eswatini’s human capital development agenda. The launch was attended by industry players, public institutions,…
NATIONAL LABOUR MARKET SKILLS PROJECT (NLMSP) OFFICIAL LAUNCH
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ESEPARC Executive Director Participates in African Development Bank’s Launch of the African Economic Outlook Country Focus Reports 2024
In a significant move towards fostering economic development across the continent, the Executive Director of the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) participated as a distinguished panellist in the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) launch of the African Economic Outlook Country Focus Reports 2024….
Eswatini’s National Labour Market Skills Project
On July 26th 2024, ESEPARC joined forces with the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) and Taiwan Technical Mission to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to undertake a National Labour Market Skills Project. This ambitious initiative builds on the findings of the Skills Audit of…
Eswatini’s Handicraft Sector: A Story of Tradition and Growth
In 2022, ESEPARC and the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Trade – Handicraft Department conducted a comprehensive baseline survey of handicraft producers in Eswatini. We are excited to share the findings of this survey through our latest infographic. Key Insights: Economic Contribution: The handicraft sector…
Driving Inclusive Research: ESEPARC at SRIM II
Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) at SRIM 2 Conference: ESEPARC is actively participating in the ongoing SRIM 2 conference under the theme “The Role of Research and Innovation Management in Accelerating Inclusive Multidisciplinary Research and Promoting Research Impact.” Today marks Day 2…
Eswatini’s Visionary Leap into Sustainable Construction by 2030
Construction Industry a Foundation for Growth The construction industry is a vital engine for social and economic development worldwide. It represents about 8% of global employment and contributes 13% to the world’s GDP, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO, 2021). In Eswatini, the construction…