Data Protection Day
In observing Data Protection Day, we celebrate responsible data practices that safeguard information and help build a secure, digital Eswatini. Let’s all do our part to protect data and strengthen trust in how information is used. As a think tank, the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis…
Bridging Education and Skills: How Evidence Shapes Eswatini’s Future Learners
As learners across Eswatini begin a new school year, the moment presents an important opportunity to reflect on the role of education in shaping the country’s social and economic future. Beyond classrooms and curricula, a strong education system relies on sound planning, relevant skills development,…
Appreciation to Participants of the National Domestic Tourism Market Segmentation Study
ESEPARC and the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) extend sincere appreciation to all participants who contributed to the National Domestic Tourism Market Segmentation Study. Your valuable input has been instrumental in strengthening evidence‑based planning and decision‑making for the development of domestic tourism in Eswatini.
Enhancing Multi-Sector Adaptive Capacity for Effective Climate Change Adaptation in Eswatini (NAP Project)
The Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs (MTEA) through the Department of Meteorology Services, facilitated a two-day Stakeholder Workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Mbabane, from 16 to 17 October 2025 to…
Domestic Tourism Survey 2025
The Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 has officially begun. Over the next few weeks, our trained enumerators will be reaching out to households across Eswatini to collect reliable data on local travel patterns, preferences, and experiences. This survey forms a key part of strengthening the country’s…
4IR/5IR National Strategy & STI Policy Review Workshop
Join us for the 4IR/5IR National Strategy & STI Policy Review Workshop! 18 November 2025 8:30 AM The George Hotel, Manzini This workshop brings together key stakeholders to guide the development of Eswatini’s 4IR/5IR National Strategy and to review the Science, Technology & Innovation Policy…
Stakeholders Convene to develop the National Skills Development Master Plan
As Eswatini continues to advance its human capital agenda, stakeholders from across the public and private sectors convened at Emafini Lodge, Mbabane, from 21st to 24th October 2025, to shape the country’s National Skills Development Master Plan (NSDMP). The four-day workshop series, hosted by the…
ESEPARC Participates in the National Dialogue on Resilience Financing
The Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) participated in the National Dialogue on Resilience Financing, hosted by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) as part of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025 commemoration, held under the global theme “Fund Resilience,…
Unleashing Eswatini’s Growth Potential: Investing in the Right Initiatives
On 05th August 2025, the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), in collaboration with the Copenhagen Consensus Center, hosted a workshop at the Sibane Sami Hotel to strengthen evidence-based national development planning. The event brought together policymakers, economists, and development partners to develop…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security launches the National Human Resource Development Policy (NHRDP)
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS) launched the National Human Resource Development Policy (NHRDP) 2024-2030 on August 8, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel, in partnership with the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC). The Policy launch follows extensive nationwide consultations with…