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Eswatini Economic Update
Digital Transformation Key to Unlocking Growth, Jobs, and Economic Resilience
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/eswatini/publication/eswatini-economic-update-digital-transformation-key-to-unlocking-growth-jobs-and-economic-resilience

Eswatini’s economy could grow 5% in 2025. New World Bank report highlights digital reforms to boost jobs, resilience & inclusive growth.

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SWZ

BY THE NUMBERS: ESWATINI

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OVERVIEW:
ESWATINI
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Development
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THE LATEST FROM ESWATINI

Discover news, blogs, and stories on how the World Bank is driving change and shaping country's future.

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Projects

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Results

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Public Finance Review
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Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes
Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes
Eswatini’s fundamental policy challenge is to address the longstanding factors that have constrained growth and hindered broad-based improvements in living standards.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/77fd2bf7-f84a-470d-bba7-72e487c9d520
Read Full Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/77fd2bf7-f84a-470d-bba7-72e487c9d520
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The Economic Burden of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Amongst Health Care Workers
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/3c184cc5-ae84-4848-8693-47349e1d4ab0
The Economic Burden of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Amongst Health Care Workers
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FY 2021 Eswatini Country Opinion Survey Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/b8700552-80f0-517d-818b-c5ededda779b
FY 2021 Eswatini Country Opinion Survey Report
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Social Assistance Programs and Household Welfare in Eswatini: Study Brief
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/55083690-6356-59c1-8ef0-50d82e76cdb3
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Satu Kahkonen
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Satu Kahkonen
Division Director for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini
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Ikechi Okorie
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Ikechi Okorie
Resident Representative in Eswatini
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