Eswatini ONE UN Results Report 2024

The 2024 Eswatini Annual Results Report highlights significant progress in inclusive growth, human capital development, governance, justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

This report underscores the collective achievements of the UN Country Team in Eswatini, in collaboration with the Government, development partners, and civil society, towards advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Key Highlights include :

• High-Level Government - UN Engagement on alignment of national priorities rooted in His Majesty’s call for urgency (‘Nkwe!’) in accelerating sustainable development in Eswatini.
• Strengthened Partnerships for Women’s Empowerment and Disability Inclusion A new partnership with the European Union enhanced efforts on women’s empowerment, addressing gender-based violence, and advanced disability inclusion through the funded second phase of the UN Partnership on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Increased Investment in Key SDG Sectors Budgets significantly increased for agriculture, MSMEs, and health sectors, demonstrating Eswatini’s strong national alignment to critical Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Climate and Economic Innovation via Strategic Partnerships Collaboration with the MTN Bushfire Festival reached over 20,000 participants, driving awareness on climate action, youth empowerment, human rights, and health; the Green Indaba and Priority Sector Lending Policy promoted innovation in the green economy and targeted economic growth.
• Preparation for the 2026-2030 UNSDCF The UN deployed Strategic foresight and systems thinking approach in understanding the Eswatini we want, developing Common Country Analysis (CCA) and for designing the new Cooperation Framework.
• AfCFTA National Strategy Eswatini underscores its commitment to continental trade and economic integration through the strategic launch of the AfCFTA National Strategy.

The 2024 Annual Results Report demonstrates the UN's unwavering commitment to supporting Eswatini's development goals. The collective efforts of all stakeholders have brought about significant advancements across various sectors, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for all Emaswati. As we look towards 2025, we remain dedicated to building on these achievements and continuing our work towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development