DESING A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE ESWATINI UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FRAMEWORK WITH SOME NARRATION OF HOW THE CHANGE WILL HAPPEN Design of UNSCDF 2026 – 2030 for Eswatini
Vision for 2030, Strategic Priorities, Outcome Statements and Theory of Change


I.	Desired change 
A people centered and resilient Eswatini
 

II.	Vision for 2030
“A prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Eswatini where all people enjoy equitable access to quality services, sustainable economic opportunities, and environmental security, underpinned by accountable governance and respect for human rights.” 


III.	Strategic Priorities (National Development Plan)
1.	Enhanced Social and Human Capital Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
2.	Efficient Public Service Delivery That Respects Human Rights, Justice and the Rule of Law 
3.	Efficient Economic Infrastructure Network and Innovation
4.	Enhanced and Dynamic Private Sector Supporting Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
5.	Good Governance, Economic Recovery and Fiscal Stability
See Anex 1 for alignment with UNSDCF Strategic Outcomes/Outputs)

IV.	Strategic Priorities (Cooperation Framework 2026 – 2030)
1.	Inclusive Social Well-Being
2.	Shared and Sustainable Prosperity

V.	Outcome Statements
Outcome Statement 1: By 2030, people in Eswatini is benefiting from efficient and resilient systems that deliver quality services particularly for the vulnerable populations (Including women, youth, PLD, PLWHA; key populations, migrants and children).

Outcome Statement 2: By 2030, Eswatini has strengthened national systems that promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and expanded livelihoods especially for youth and vulnerable populations (Including women, youth, PWD, PLWHA; key populations).

VI.	Outputs 
Outputs for Outcome Statement 1
•	Strengthened health systems to deliver quality public health services for all populations.
•	Transform education systems to deliver quality, lifelong learning opportunities for improved employability, skills enhancement, and entrepreneurship.
•	Strengthened social protection systems to reduce inequality and protect vulnerable households from economic and environmental shocks.
•	Strengthened governance systems to promote accountable, and equitable development to ensure efficient public service delivery for all.

Outputs for Outcome Statement 2
•	Enhanced enabling environment and systems that facilitate economic growth and create equitable access to decent jobs, sustainable livelihoods, and foster entrepreneurship particularly for youth and vulnerable populations.
•	Systemic enablers are supported for the coordinated implementation of the policies and plans governing agrifood systems and nutrition to bolster institutional capacity, accountability for achieving food security/ sovereignty.
•	Enhanced institutional and community capacities to build long-term resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
•	Strengthened coordination among state and non-state institutions addressing disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response, and sustainable recovery.
•	Government’s capacity is strengthened to increase efficiency in domestic financial resource mobilization and management, as well as accessing external financial resources.

VII.	Cross Cutting 
Gender equality, Human Rights, Technological/Digital Transformation, Disability inclusion, Evidence based decision making

VIII.	Theory of Change [IF-THEN]
Outcome Statement 1
IF
•	Governance and institutional capacities, data systems and investments in human capital are Strengthened,
•	Relevant and coherent policy and legal frameworks are implemented, social protection system streamlined, and multisectoral partnerships are functional,
THEN
•	The systems in Eswatini will deliver efficient, coordinated, relevant, quality and equitable services that reach vulnerable and most at risk populations. 
•	There will be fair access to opportunities for every individual and reduced economic and social inequalities
•	There will be integrated, harmonized, effective and collaborative efforts for enhanced resilience, and strengthened systems. 

Outcome Statement 2
IF
•	Progressive policies, institutional and regulatory frameworks are developed and enforced,
•	Private sector investments, MSME’s access to credit and capacities are enhanced, 
•	Intra-African trade is promoted, and supply side constraints are addressed
•	Climate responsive policies and strategies are developed,
THEN
•	All people living in Eswatini will have an equitable opportunity to participate in and benefit from economic growth.
•	Most individuals will possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies to access quality jobs, start businesses, and improve their livelihoods.
•	Environmental sustainability and green practices will be adopted for a just economic transition

IX.	Strategies
a.	Advocacy and policy dialogues
b.	Institutional capacity building
c.	Knowledge production and management: Data and research
d.	Service delivery: Innovative pilots
e.	Partnerships: Joint Programming, Pooled funding

LNOB focus – Common Country Analysis: Women & girls, children, adolescents & youth, key populations, Persons with Disabilities, older persons, migrants, asylum seekers & refugees

X.	Assumptions
•	Commitment to policy coherence and implementation.
•	Sufficient financial resources.
•	Effective multi-stakeholder partnerships.
•	Enabling trade and business environment exists.
•	Resilience to external shocks.
•	Political will and stability exist.
•	Increased investments in data eco-systems.
•	Enhanced social protection mechanisms are in place.

XI.	Risks
•	Shift in government priorities to new emerging issues
•	Inadequate financing options and declining ODA 
•	Institution misalignment could undermine policy coherence
•	Limited access to finance by private sector
•	Economic, environmental and climate shocks
•	Persistent inequality in the allocation of resources and opportunities
•	Weak transparency, corruption, or low accountability systems 
•	Trade disruptions, unforeseen geopolitical tensions, 
•	Inadequate or misaligned education and skills mismatch