MBABANE:Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini has launched the Eswatini- World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the period 2024-2028 under the cross-cutting theme of ‘digital development.
According to Government online platforms, the CPF outlines the World Bank Group’s commitment to support Eswatini’s development goals.
Speaking during the launch this week, the Prime Minister said, he “believes the CPF will help Eswatini” overcome some of its challenges.
“I am very confident in the WBG Eswatini Country Partnership Framework's ability to provide the necessary support for our development goals and overcome the challenges we face. I believe that through our collaborative efforts, we can build a more prosperous and inclusive Eswatini for all emaSwati, focusing particularly on empowering women and the youth.This strategic framework holds great significance for Eswatini, given the array of challenges we have encountered in recent years. Since 2018, our Government has undertaken substantial reforms to address long-standing economic difficulties, including sluggish growth, fiscal crises, high youth unemployment, pervasive poverty and inequality, and inadequate private investment,” said the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini receives a copy of the World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework 2024-2028 from World Bank Country Director for Eswatini Marie-Francoise Marie-Nelly.