Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis & Research Centre

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ESEPARC is inviting applications for the position of Knowledge Officer.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://www.separc.co.sz/vacancies

Application deadline: 15 May 2026

Today we recognise the people whose work drives progress and shapes a better future. At ESEPARC, we remain committed to supporting evidence-based solutions that strengthen livelihoods and national development.

Happy Workers’ Day 🇸🇿

58 years of leadership and legacy. Happy Birthday, Your Majesty.
Bayethe Wena Waphakathi!

Office Closure Notice: Easter Holidays
We’ll be back on Tuesday, 07 April. Happy Easter!

Eswatini has no shortage of breathtaking landscapes, yet domestic tourism remains underutilised. Findings from the 2026 Domestic Tourism Study, commissioned by the Eswatini Tourism (ETA) and conducted by the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), show that while emaSwati are interested in travelling locally, trips remain infrequent, short, and largely social, with restaurant experiences leading the way. Affordability, time constraints, and low trust in booking platforms continue to limit participation, despite clear interest in domestic tourism.

Read more:https://www.separc.co.sz/2026/03/25/why-emaswati-travel-less-at-home-and-what-must-change-to-unlock-domestic-tourism/

We are excited to welcome four interns from the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), Faculty of Agriculture, who joined ESEPARC on 2 March 2026 for a three-month internship programme.

Studying Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, the interns will gain hands-on experience in research, policy analysis, and data-driven decision-making while contributing to the Centre’s work.

At ESEPARC, we remain committed to nurturing young professionals and building future leaders in research and policy.

Day 2 of stakeholder engagements on the National 4IR & 5IR Strategy and the review of the National Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy began with an informative recap on the STI Policy, where the groups formed yesterday presented the outcomes of their review. Following this recap, the programme moved on to today’s main agenda item: discussions on the National 4IR & 5IR Strategy, allowing stakeholders to explore key priorities and practical interventions. These sessions are structured to promote stakeholder ownership and to ensure that the proposed interventions are practical, scalable, and responsive to national priorities.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄

The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, in collaboration with ESEPARC, is currently convening stakeholders for the validation of the review of the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy.

This critical engagement is providing a platform to assess progress across priority sectors, identify systemic gaps in the national innovation system, and align strategic actions required to transition Eswatini towards a knowledge-based and globally competitive economy.

The review places strong emphasis on strengthening research and innovation infrastructure, investing in human capital, enhancing industry–academia linkages, and establishing sustainable financing mechanisms for STI.

Thank You for Sharing Your Experiences!

In collaboration with the Eswatini Tourism, we successfully completed over 5,000 interviews nationwide for the Domestic Tourism Survey.

The survey is now officially closed, and any interviews after this period are not part of the survey.