Mbabane, Eswatini, 17 December 2025 – The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat concluded a successful stakeholder engagement and capacity-building mission in Eswatini, advancing national efforts to implement the AfCFTA Protocol on Investment.

The engagement provided a valuable platform to review the Diagnostic Gap Analysis, exchange perspectives on Eswatini’s investment climate, and hold practical discussions on the designation and operationalisation of National Focal Points, a core requirement under the Protocol. These exchanges helped clarify institutional roles and strengthen national readiness for effective Protocol implementation.

A dedicated policy dialogue further enabled open, solution-oriented discussions on investment promotion and facilitation. Discussions highlighted the importance of data-driven approaches, regulatory predictability, effective investor aftercare, and the integration of sustainability and digitalisation to enhance long-term investment competitiveness.

The programme was delivered with strong support from the Government of Eswatini, the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), and private-sector stakeholders, reflecting a shared commitment to translating the Protocol into tangible outcomes on the ground.