Date & Time
July 31, 2025
03:30 AM - 06:20 AM ET
UTC+2
The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, in partnership with the World Bank Group, is committed to driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth through strategic digital transformation. The latest edition of the Eswatini Economic Update report analyzes recent economic trends, the economic outlook and underscores the critical role of digitalization in addressing the country’s pressing challenges.
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The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, in partnership with the World Bank Group, is committed to driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth through strategic digital transformation. The latest edition of the Eswatini Economic Update report analyzes recent economic trends, the economic outlook and underscores the critical role of digitalization in addressing the country’s pressing challenges.
The Eswatini Economic Update (EEU) 2025, a flagship World Bank report developed in close collaboration with the Government of Eswatini, presents a transformative opportunity to leverage digitalization as the cornerstone of economic resilience and inclusive growth. Against the backdrop of projected 5% GDP growth in 2025 and volatile SACU revenues, this second edition of the EEU underscores the urgent need to digitalize key sectors, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and address structural constraints to unlock Eswatini's long-term prosperity.
The World Bank invites you to the livestreamed launch event on July 31st, 2025, which will be addressed by Hon. Thambo Gina, Minister of Economic Planning & World Bank Governor; Hon. Neal Rijkenberg (Minister of Finance), Hon. Savannah Maziya (Minister of ICT) and the World Bank’s Resident Representative for Eswatini Mr. Ikechi Okorie. There will be presentations, by Marko Kwaramba, World Bank Senior Country Economist) who will analyze Eswatini's recent economic developments and outlook, and Paul Seaden, World Bank Senior Digital Specialist, who will outline a digital transformation roadmap. This will be followed by a panel discussion, and question and answer session with experts from the Central Bank of Eswatini, University of Eswatini, Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies, and the Innovators Association of Eswatini.
Director of Ceremonies:
Ms. Thabsile Mlangeni, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Development
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival and Registration |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Welcome and Introductions: Ms. Thabsile Mlangeni, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning |
| 09:40 – 10:00 | Remarks:
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| 10:00 – 10:15 | Presentation by MICT on Government Strategy for Digital Transformation
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| 10:15-11:00 | Recent Economic Developments and Outlook
Harnessing the Potential of Digital Technologies for Eswatini’s Growth and Job Creation:
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| 11:00 - 11:15 | Official Launch of EEU:
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| 11:15 - 11:30 | Photo Opportunity - Break |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion Moderator: Ms. Oarabile Minky Moilwa External and Corporate Relations, The World Bank Eswatini Panelists:
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| 12:00 – 12:20 | Questions and Answers |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Way forward & Closing Remarks
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| 12:30 | LUNCH |
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