Swaziland
- Growth stalled in Swaziland in 2011 and is expected to deteriorate in the mid-term.
- The fiscal crisis is the main factor hampering, with the need to manage high revenue volatility.
- With youth unemployment of over 50%, job creation is a key policy priority.
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-SZ-K00-003 |
Statistical Capacity Building Programme - Phase II (SCV II) Categories: Economic & Financial Governance |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-SZ-KA0-003 |
Ta for Public Finc Mgmt Reforms Categories: Economic & Financial Governance |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)
African Development Bank Group
339 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Ext. 78
Centurion
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 003 6900
Contact :
Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director
Location
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Mbabane |
| Area: | 17,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 1.2 Million |
| Urban Population 2012: | 21.34% |
| Female Population 2012: | 50.74% |
| GDP: | US$ 3.7 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 3,300 |
| Inflation Rate: | 8.90% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 28.79% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 141 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.536 |
| Membership Date: | 26/07/1971 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 301.4 Million |
