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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).

Highlights
FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture focus on Water Management with the launch of the new Irrigation Master Plan

Manzini – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture to launch the Irrigation Master Plan, at The George Hotel, in Manzini.

FAO Hands Over The National Geo-Observatory Lab Furniture and Equipment

The FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative (FAOR) Patrice Talla looks on during the official handover of the National Geo-Observatory Lab furniture and IT equipment. The event was held at the Municipal Council of Manzini.

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
World Food Safety Day 2025: FAO partners with Eswatini to enhance food safety governance
07/06/2025
FAO highlights collaboration with Eswatini on World Food Safety Day to strengthen food safety legislation and build capacity for sustainable agrifood systems amid rising public health and environmental challenges.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Assistant FAO Representative Howard Mbuyisa (C), Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Sydney Simelane (R), and stakeholders pose for a group photo during the launch, Manzini.
FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture focus on Water Management with the launch of the new Irrigation Master Plan
01/04/2025
Manzini – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture to launch the Irrigation Master Plan, at The George Hotel, in Manzini.
FAO strengthens climate-resilient agrifood systems through baby vegetable training
07/03/2025
Manzini, Eswatini – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBOARD) and the Ministry of Agriculture, successfully conducted a training workshop on baby vegetable production. 
FAO concludes annual planning meeting on a high note
14/02/2025
The FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa Patrice Talla Takoukam (4th L), and Assistant FAO Representative Howard Mbuyisa captured during the Annual Planning Meeting for FAO Eswatini country-office, which was held from the 12th – 15th February 2025, at Royal Villas, Ezulwini. 
FAO Hands Over The National Geo-Observatory Lab Furniture and Equipment
11/02/2025
The FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative (FAOR) Patrice Talla looks on during the official handover of the National Geo-Observatory Lab furniture and IT equipment. The event was held at the Municipal Council of Manzini.
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Publications
Fostering Sustainability and Resilience for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa - GCP/RAF/511/IFA
Fostering Sustainability and Resilience for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa - GCP/RAF/511/IFA
31/10/2024

The Integrated Approach Program on Food Security (IAP-FS) in sub-Saharan Africa comprises three integrated approach pilots that were agreed as part...

Statistical Yearbook - World Food and Agriculture 2024
World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2024
13/08/2024

The Statistical Yearbook 2024 offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape.

Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP)
Africa Phytosanitary Programme
17/04/2024

In Africa, the estimated crop damage by pests ranges from 30-60 percent or USD 65.5 billion annually. By building the resilience of their phytosanitary...

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