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OCOP Project farmer group selected as one of the beneficiaries on the project based at Luve, Manzini.
FAO in Eswatini

Eswatini joined the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1971, and the country office was established in the mid-1990s. The FAO is committed to providing comprehensive assistance to its member countries. In Eswatini, this support encompasses Technical Cooperation Programs, regional initiatives, and both bilateral and multilateral programs. For the Country Programming Framework 2022-25, the FAO seeks to mobilize approximately USD 68 million through various projects. Furthermore, FAO Eswatini serves as the Government Accredited Entity, facilitating access to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

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ePhyto Solution Sensitization Training of Industry Players.
Eswatini Strengthens Plant Health Certification and Trade Facilitation through ePhyto training

Mbabane, Eswatini – In the framework of strengthening agricultural trade systems, enhancing food security, and advancing regional integration, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture through the STOSAR II project facilitated an ePhyto Training for plant products industry players. 

CAADP - Kampala Domestication Workshop to prepare for BR 2026
FAO and Eswatini Government strengthen the CAADP Kampala Domestication Process to promote economic growth

Manzini, Eswatini  - The worsening food security and slow progress towards global nutrition targets demand increased efforts to achieve a world without hunger and malnutrition by 2030. The Ministry of Agriculture with support from FAO is strengthening the domestication process of CAADP Kampala Declaration to support member countries in mobilizing and coordinating public and private sector partners.

Hon. Mandla Tshawuka, the Minister of Agriculture of the Kingdom of Eswatini, talks at the World Food Forum Southern Africa presentations of the Hand-in-Hand Regional Initiatives investment plans in the Austria Room
VIDEO
Government of Eswatini: Investment cases in Eswatini

Hon. Mandla Tshawuka, the Minister of Agriculture of the Kingdom of Eswatini, talks at the World Food Forum Southern Africa presentations of the Hand-in-Hand Regional Initiatives investment plans in the Austria Room.

Smallholder farmers group in Eswatini (Bancobi) / FAO
PUBLICATION
Strengthening food control and phytosanitary capacities and governance

Improving food control and plant health through assessments and evaluations in 11 African Union Member Countries.

News
Regulatory_Impact_Assessment_(RIA)_of_Food_Safety_Governance_06_08_2026
FAO and Government of Eswatini pioneer Regulatory Impact Assessment to strengthen food safety governance
07/08/2026

Ezulwini, Eswatini – Strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks is fundamental to achieving food security, protecting public health, and enabling trade across agricultural supply chains. To advance these national priorities, the Government of Eswatini through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, recently conducted a comprehensive RIA workshop focused on national food safety governance.

CAADP - Kampala Domestication Workshop to prepare for BR 2026
FAO and Eswatini Government strengthen the CAADP Kampala Domestication Process to promote economic growth through agriculture-led development
30/07/2026
Manzini, Eswatini  - The worsening food security and slow progress towards global nutrition targets demand increased efforts to achieve a world without hunger and malnutrition by 2030. The Ministry of Agriculture with support from FAO is strengthening the domestication process of CAADP Kampala Declaration to support member countries in mobilizing and coordinating public and private sector partners.
ePhyto Solution Sensitization Training of Industry Players.
Eswatini Strengthens Plant Health Certification and Trade Facilitation through ePhyto Training
30/07/2026
Mbabane, Eswatini – In the framework of strengthening agricultural trade systems, enhancing food security, and advancing regional integration, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture through the STOSAR II project facilitated an ePhyto Training for plant products industry players. 
Guests and speakers listen to speeches during the World Pulses Day celebration at Gudvwini, Manzini.
FAO and Eswatini underscore the value of pulses at the World Pulses Day celebration 2026
12/06/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and public and private sector partners celebrated World Pulses Day. The event, celebrated under the theme “Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence,” presents a unique opportunity to raise public awareness about pulses.
Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group (AATWG)
FAO and NDMA strengthen anticipatory action for disaster risk management and recovery
01/06/2026

Mhlume, Eswatini - In the framework of supporting activities related to disaster risk reduction and recovery, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, who are part of the Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group (AATWG).

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Publications
FAO Eswatini Newsletter, 1st Quarter - Issue #2
FAO Eswatini Newsletter, 1st Quarter – Issue #2
01/07/2026

This FAO Eswatini Newsletter, 1st quarter – Issue #2, covers updates that from the Representation’s work and support to the Government of Eswatini for...

FAO Eswatini Newsletter Issue #1
FAO Eswatini Newsletter 2025, July 2025 – Issue #1
01/07/2025

The recent quarter of the FAO Eswatini Newsletter highlights a period of accomplishments from January to July 2025, dedicated to advancing Eswatini’s...

Investing in Trade Digitalization: The case of ePHYTO
Investing in trade digitalization: the case of ePhyto
01/03/2025

Global trade in plants and plant products is rapidly expanding – more than doubling in some cases – and set to grow another 11 percent by 2032. Yet,...

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FAOSTAT Country Profile
FAO Eswatini Newsletter, 1st Quarter – Issue #2
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Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters
1st Floor, Eswatini
PO Box 6116 Mbabane
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Telephone: (+268) 2404 1518

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