Launched on 01 July 2025 in Mbabane, this EU-funded programme worth 14 million Euros (approx. SZL 300 million), aims to contribute to human capital development and social inclusion by strengthening TVET systems to align with labour market demands and national skills needs. The programme particularly focuses on economic development and the inclusion of youth, women, and other disadvantaged groups.

Government representatives present during the launch of the programme, applauded the initiative, noting its potential to position Eswatini among the region’s leaders in TVET excellence and reduce youth unemployment while fuelling entrepreneurship.

Speaking during the launch, EU Head of Cooperation Eva-Maria Engdahl, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to ensuring that this programme benefits the youth of Eswatini and remains socially inclusive, in line with the EU–Eswatini Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021–2027.

The programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by the German Cooperation Agency (GIZ) under the WE4D programme. GIZ experts were introduced and shared their extensive regional and international experience. They are in the country to conduct further field work.