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…
Developing Eswatini’s Human Resource Development Policy: Lessons from South Africa
On the 26 of February 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS) together with ESEPARC undertook a learning mission to South Africa to take lessons on the development of the National Human Resource Development (HRD) Policy. Developing an HRD Policy serves as a…
A Transformative Initiative for Rural Prosperity
The Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project II (LUSIP II) is a transformative initiative aimed at increasing household income, enhancing food security, and improving access to social, health, and water infrastructure for rural populations. At its core, LUSIP II seeks to elevate rural communities through access…
Taking a Closer Look at Eswatini’s Construction Industry
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MoPWT) Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) hosted the first stakeholder consultation meeting on the review of the National Construction Industry Policy, Construction Industry Council (CIC) Act, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and Allied Professionals (AESAP) Council Act,…
Construction Industry Review of Legislative Frameworks
The Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre working with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Eswatini would like to invite you to a Stakeholder Consultation Meeting. This gathering aims to gather and integrate perspectives from different stakeholders regarding the Construction Industry Policy, the…
STAKEHOLDER SUBMISSIONS ON REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS.
Have you expressed your opinions on the evaluation of policies and regulations within the construction industry? If not, we invite you to be part of the dynamic policy review process and contribute significantly to shaping the next era of influential and inclusive policies. To participate,…
Calling all Contruction Industry Stakeholder
Your expertise can shape the future of Eswatini’s construction landscape! The Ministry of Public Works & Transport has opened a rare opportunity for You to contribute to the development and enhancement of the Construction Industry Policy, CIC Act, AESAP Act, and Regulations. Your insights are…