Youth needs to leverage 4IR opportunities
The youth being the cornerstone of development and economic growth in Eswatini is evident in the high population of young people, which stands at 79%. However, this cannot be realised if this economically active population is constantly faced with a number of relentless challenges, the…
Submission deadline for EEC 2019 research papers this week
The deadline for submission of full papers for the Eswatini Economic Conference (EEC) 2019 is this week, June 28. The Conference is jointly hosted by the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), and the University of Eswatini…
More research on sexual harassment & corporate bullying needed
There is a need for more research on sexual harassment in the workplace and corporate bullying as these issues are increasingly creeping into the country’s work spaces, thus requiring the development of policies to protect employees. This observation was made by Ms Portia Dlamini, who…
Special Economic Zones: What Should Eswatini Consider?
In public policy, it is important to remember that ‘A followed by B is not the same as B followed by A’, which means that public policies should seek to address the economic and development needs of the country for the benefit of Emaswati. In…
Tips on acing your Fulbright Scholarship application
It’s that time of the year again; the United States Embassy in Eswatini recently announced the opening of applications for the 2019-2020 J. William Fulbright Scholarships. Last year, Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) energy policy analyst, Tanele Magongo, was one of the…
ESEPARC team lights a fire at Londunduma High School
On Wednesday (February 13), a team of Eswatini Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) researchers visited Londunduma High School in the Hhohho region to motivate learners and inform them about the importance of education and available opportunities in their prospective careers. The researchers were welcomed…
Researchers invited to submit papers for Eswatini Economic Conference 2019
Researchers in Eswatini and the diaspora are once again invited to submit papers that will provide valuable insights for improved economic policy making and better position the country towards the attainment of a first world status by 2022. The research papers will be presented at…
ESEPARC signs MoU with UNISA School of Governance
The Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) has entered into a partnership with the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) School of Governance that will see the two institutions collaborate on issues and activities regarding economic policy research and analysis. The partnership entails ESEPARC…
VAT on electricity study presented to govt stakeholders
As the energy sector in Eswatini continues to face challenges – from uncertainties in sustainable power supply from Eskom to the introduction of cost-reflective tariffs – there is still the pressing issue of the proposed introduction of value added tax (VAT) on electricity. Last year,…
Post-SACU Eswatini, public procurement identified as priority research areas
It seems the issue of the proposed reforms in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the resultant effect these may have on member States continues to be a cause for concern to Emaswati, hence their indication of a need for research studies that may…