Powering Innovation: Stakeholders Unite to Shape RSTP Regulations
On Tuesday, 13 May 2025, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), in collaboration with the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), convened a national consultative workshop to develop a regulatory framework for the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP). Held at…
Eswatini’s FinScope Success Inspires Tanzania’s Financial Inclusion Journey
On April 16-17, 2025, the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) hosted a delegation of peer-learning stakeholders from Tanzania in Mbabane, Eswatini, in partnership with the Centre for Financial Inclusion (CFI), FinMark Trust (FMT), and the Central Statistical Office (CSO). The objective of…
Dr. Thabo Sacolo Commends Collaboration in National Skills Development
The launch of the National Skills Anticipation Report marks an important milestone in improving and contributing to the development of Eswatini’s workforce. This event marked the successful implementation of the National Labour Market Skills Project, a collaboration between the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC), Eswatini…
The Launch of the National Labour Market Skills Project: Anticipation Report
On the 27th March 2025, at Royal Villas, the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) in collaboration with ESEPARC and the Taiwan Technical Mission launched the National Labour Market Skills Anticipation Report. The event was graced by the Honourable Minister of Education and Training (MoET) who…
Shaping Eswatini’s Future Workforce: Labour Market Skills Anticipation Report Validated
Experts Review Skills Anticipation Report Ahead of Launch On Friday morning, March 14, 2025, experts and stakeholders gathered at the Mountain View Hotel in Mbabane to validate the Labour Market Skills Anticipation Report, a key component of the National Labour Market Skills Project (NLMSP). Organised…
Invitation for Submissions
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES LEGISLATION REVIEW The Ministry of Finance Public Enterprises Unit (PEU) is undertaking a review of The Public Enterprises (Control and Monitoring) Act, 1989. As part of this process, we invite Government Ministries and Departments, Public Entities, the Business Community, and the Public to…
Stakeholders Validate TVET Industry Needs Assessment
On the 5th February 2025, key stakeholders in the vocational education space convened at Emafini Country Lodge in Mbabane for a Validation Meeting of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Industry Needs Assessment; a component of the National Labour Market Skills Project (NLMSP)….
ESEPARC Presents TVET Industry Needs Assessment at Eswatini’s First-Ever Skills Competition
On Monday, 10 February 2025, the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) presented key findings from the TVET Industry Needs Assessment at Eswatini’s first-ever Skills Competition, held at the Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini. This landmark event brought together key stakeholders, including the…
Eswatini Broadcasting Services Survey
The Eswatini Broadcasting Services Survey is a national initiative by the Ministry of ICT, conducted through ESEPARC, to gather public opinions on TV and radio services in Eswatini. The survey aims to: Assess the quality, accessibility, and relevance of broadcasting services. Understand what people watch…
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…