#1UNITED NATIONS ESWATINI ESWATINI ANNUAL 20 RESULTS REPORT 22 20#2ABBREVIATIONS ASP CBE Adaptive Social Protection Central Bank of Eswatini NDMA National Disaster Management Agency NDP National Development Plan CCA Common Country Analysis NDS CHRPA Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration/ Integrity NGO National Development Strategy Non-Government Organisation CRC CRNA Committee on the Rights of the Child NMRF National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-up COVID-19 Recovery Needs Assessment NSSV National Surveillance System Report CS-DRMS Commonwealth Secretariat Debt Recording and Management System NWA National Water Authority CSO Central Statistics Office ODA Official Development Assistance CSO Civil Society Organization OVC Orphan and Vulnerable Children DCO Development Coordination Office PFM Public Finance Management DFA Development Financial Assessment PPP Private Public Partnership DPMO DRR Deputy Prime Minister's Office Disaster Risk Reduction PPSG Policy Program Support Group PSFM Public Sector Financial Management EWS Early Warning Systems RCO Resident Coordinator's Office FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation SACU Southern African Customs Union FDI Foreign Direct Investment SADC Southern Africa Development Community GBV Gender Base Violence SDG Sustainable Development Goals GDP Gross Domestic Product SRM GRB Gender Responsive Budgeting UNCT Strategic Road Map United Nations Country Team HCI Human Capital Index UNDP United Nations Development Programme ΗΤΕΙ Higher and Tertiary Education Institution UNDRR United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction IFI International Financial Institutions UNEP United Nations Environment Programme IFMIS Integrated Financial Management Information System UNFPA United Nations Population Fund ILO International Labour Organization UNICEF United Nations Children's Fund IMF International Monetary Fund UNRC INFF Integrated National Financing Framework UNSDCF IOM International Oganization for Migration UPR IPC LUSIP Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project VAC VNR United Nations Resident Coordinator United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Universal Periodic Review Vulnerability Assessment Committee Voluntary National Report MEPD Ministry of Economic Planning and Development WB World Bank MNWAP MoF - Mkhondvo Ngwavuma Water Augmented Program WFP World Food Programme Ministry of Finance WHO World Health Organisation#3ESWATINI ANNUAL 20 RESULTS REPORT 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Resident Coordinator UN Country Team Development Partners 6 88 10 Chapter One: Key Developments In The Country And Regional Context 12 Chapter Two: Support To National Priorities 16 2.1 Overview of Cooperation Framework Results 18 2.2 Cooperation Framework Priorities, Outcomes and Outputs 20 2.3 Support to Partnerships and Financing the 2030 Agenda 40 2.4 Results Of The UN Working More and better together 2.5 Evaluation And Lessons Learned 42 44 46 2.6 Financial Overview And Resource Mobilization Chapter Three: Unct Key Focus For 2023 48#4FOREWORD e S I am pleased to share with you the 2022 UN Results Report for the Kingdom of Eswatini, which highlights the collective achievements of the UN Country Team against strategic areas of support in the ongoing implementation of the 2021-2025 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (Cooperation Framework). The priorities towards the 2030 Agenda under this Cooperation Framework were agreed with the Government and premised on a detailed context analysis conducted in 2020. Two years into the implementation cycle, the global and country contexts have continued to evolve in ways that could not have been foreseen. The Cooperation Framework was developed and launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the full impacts of the devastation - globally, nationally and locally - would only become evident as the disease and the lockdowns it forced began to ease. The interactions between the COVID-19 impacts and other factors have ensured a slow recovery. After the unprecedented 2021 civil unrest, the Kingdom has experienced intermittent protests and disruptions in 2022. Cyclone Eloise caused further devastation in 2021 while the ongoing Ukraine- Russian war led to a rise in fuel and food prices. The Government and people of Eswatini have demonstrated considerable resilience as they have strived to return the country towards normalcy. Against this backdrop, the United Nations in Eswatini worked with Government, development partners and other stakeholders to sustainably support prosperity, peace, and protection of the planet, while leaving no one behind. Together, the UN invested USD 21,723,317 in various programmes spanning across four key outcomes areas: (i) Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth; (ii) Investing in Human Resources and Social Development; (iii) Accountable Governance, Justice and Human Rights and (iv) Strengthening Natural Resources Management, Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability. On behalf of the UN Country Team and myself, I pay tribute to the strong partnership and support we have enjoyed from His Majesty the King and the Government of Eswatini. I sincerely applaud the cooperation and the leadership availed by His Majesty's Government through the focal point Ministry of Economic Planning and Development as well as by other ministries and departments. I commend the Government on its newly drawn-up Eswatini National Development Plan for 2023/24-2027/28 - a key vision for the country. I also wish to extend heartfelt appreciation to all development partners for their financial support whether directly to the UN in Eswatini, to the Government, or more generally to Agenda 2030. This support has enabled us to reclaim some of the ground lost in our race to 2030. I am particularly delighted that, through the International Development Partners' Platform (IDPP) launched in 2022, the UN Country Team and development partners in Eswatini have a dedicated space to share and coordinate development policy and programming in support of the Kingdom. As we turn the page into 2023, mid-point in the Cooperation Framework cycle, the UN country team Cooperation Framework implementation structures, and build our preparedness to respond to emergencies. Through the updated Common Country Analysis and the Joint Work Plans for 2023, we will continue adapting to the changing development landscape. Top among the priorities, through alignment to the new Eswatini National Development Plan, will be increased focus on and investment in young people, supporting stronger positioning for investments, follow up to global summits and events (Education Summit, Food Systems Summit and COP 27 and COP 28), and preparations for the 2023 Global SDG Summit of the Future. The UN will continue to remain mindful and responsive to the national and global contours as they affect the development agenda. I thank the entire UN Country Team - resident and non-resident - for the great effort in 2022. We look forward to delivering more and better for the people of Eswatini. George Wachira, in Eswatini reassures the government and people of Siyabonga bekunene. Eswatini of its unwavering commitment to support peace, prosperity, and the planet in the beautiful kingdom of Eswatini. Based on lessons learned in 2022, we will further strengthen the functionality of UN Resident Coordinator, Kingdom of Eswatini#5IPP UNITED NATIONS COUNTRY TEAM The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in the Kingdom of Eswatini is headed by the Resident Coordinator, who is the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General. The UNCT comprises 17 UN agencies, funds, and programmes. Currently, the country team has 9 resident and 8 non-resident agencies. The UNCT is an interagency forum for joint policy formulation and decision making. It provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure that the ין United Nations Development System agencies deliver coherent, effective, and efficient support. The UNCT works with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, civil society, the private sector, international financial institutions, academia, faith- based organizations and other development partners to support the national development priorities. The UN remains committed to enhancing its performance and impact in contributing to the country's development. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations UNITED NATIONS ESWATINI unicef → for every child UNIDO Labour IOM UNAIDS UN MIGRATION UN environment UNFPA UN DP UNHCR Tunesco UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER JLIFAD UNODC Investing in rural people World Food Programme World Health Organization UN WOMEN#6DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS In its efforts to strengthen development coordination in Eswatini, the UN initiated, in 2022, the establishment of the International Development Partners Platform, chaired by the Resident Coordinator and co-chaired on annual rotational basis by a representative of international partners. This landmark development contributes to improved coherence of support by international partners and enhances efficiency and resource leveraging. The platform also facilitates more coordinated engagement with the Eswatini Development Coordination Forum chaired by the Honourable Minister of Economic Planning and Development and co-chaired by the UN Resident Coordinator. In 2022, UN Eswatini Development Partners included: M 8 Local CANGO Charge Creath Expo ற KWAKHA INDVODZA Junior Achievement 30 International THE WORLD BANK BRITISH EMBASSY 20% SALANDS U WEN Cantwana ए WORLD EDUCATION Likusmen Liffu SINCEPHETELC MVA FUND#71. NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONTEXT 12 SDG Index Rank 137/163 1 W К Ti 7 10 NEWING 11 "O+ R 71 Dashboards: SDG achieved Challenges remain Significant challenges remain Major challenges remain Information unavailable Trends: +On track or maintaining SDC achievement 21 Moderately improving +Stagnating + Decreasing SDG Index Score 54.6 Spillover Score 91.9 In 2022, the Kingdom of Eswatini continued to recover, albeit slowly, from the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. GDP growth slowed to an estimated 0.4% in 2022 from 7.9% in 2021, hamstrung by higher inflation, a tightening monetary policy, supply disruptions linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in particular energy products, fertilizers and food. Inflationary pressures exacerbated living conditions for the populace as the prices of fuel, food, farm inputs and essential commodities increased. This resulted in continued rise in inequalities, unemployment, drop in incomes as well as reduced food and nutrition security. This was compounded by the impacts of other shocks such as cyclone Eloise in 2020, political dissent and armed violence in 2021 which dealt the economy a hard blow. In response Eswatini made encouraging investment in the social sector and more investment is still required in health, education and social protection. Under the Common Monetary Area (CMA) which comprises Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa, the Eswatini Lilangeni, the domestic currency and legal tender, is pegged to the South African rand. Within the CMA framework, Eswatini has strong economic ties with South Africa, with over 60% of exports going to South Africa and over 80% of imports coming from South Africa. Therefore, in 2022 the slowing economic growth in South Africa, Eswatini's major trading partner posed a risk to Eswatini's economic growth. However, Eswatini ensured increased and stable market access for the business community by joining the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Whilst relative calm prevailed for most of 2022, the causes and impacts of the 2021 civil unrest remained largely unaddressed. Calls for change continued while the unprecedented emergence of an armed group, Swaziland International Solidarity Forces (SISF), deepened political, human rights, social and security concerns. The Government assured Emaswati that a proposed national dialogue would be held when conditions allow, while regional diplomacy continued to advocate for the national dialogue. By the end of 2022, the dialogue's timing was yet to be communicated as attention shifted to preparations for national elections in 2023. According to the Sustainable Development Report 2022, the Kingdom of Eswatini had made average progress (a score of 54.6 out of 100) on the achievement of SDGs. In 2022, the Government approved a new National Development Plan (NDP) 2023/24-2027/28 prioritising investments in good governance, economic recovery and fiscal stability; and enhanced social and human capital development and sustainable livelihoods. If fully implemented, the new NDP provides a beacon for setting the Kingdom on the path to rescuing SDGs by 2030. UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 13#8KEY DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS IN ESWATINI POPULATION The country has a population of 1.2 million people and an estimated median age of 21.7 years. Eswatini has a young and growing population with nearly half (46.9%) of the population under the age of 25 (47.4% male and 46.3% female). Over 78% of the population lives in rural areas. Estimated life expectancy in Eswatini is 60.01 years. ECONOMIC Eswatini's GDP growth slowed to an estimated 0.4% in 2022 from 7.9% in 2021, hamstrung by higher inflation, a tightening monetary policy, supply disruptions linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in particular energy products, fertilizers and food. National unemployment rate increased from 23% in 2016 to 33.3% 2021. Youth unemployment rate also increased from 47.4% in 2019 to 58.2% in 2021. Similarly, the youth unemployment rate also increased from 47.4% in 2016 to 58.2% in 2021. DFA 2022 report: In the last five years, total development financial flows into the country is SZL 201 billion, of which SZL 105 billion was Public flows and, SZL 96 billion was private flows. POVERTY National poverty and extreme poverty rates remain unchanged at 58.9% and 20.1% respectively as up to date statistics are not available Over 183, 000 people (16% of the population) are estimated to be in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or above in the current period (June and September 2022) with 169,000 people in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis), and 14,000 in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). Recent poverty assessments indicate that the poverty rate is likely to increase by between 2.3% - 5.6% due to recent shocks. The prevalence of stunting for children under the age of 5 years, increased from 19.9% to 29.4% in 2021. ENVIRONMENT Improvement in waste management practices through various initiatives such as the establishment of waste control areas and "Phatsa Sakho Nawe Campaign". Water pollution is at 30% during the dry season and during the wet season it is at 20%. The challenge is increased disposal of plastic waste into rivers. The Aquaculture Strategy was launched in 2020 with the intention to regulate fish harvesting and to halt overexploitation of fish. Eswatini adopted its first economy-wide emissions reduction target of 5% by 2030, or 14% with financial support; Forest area as a proportion of total land area increased from 28.86% to 28.93%. GENDER BASED VIOLENCE 1 in 3 females have experienced some form of sexual abuse by the age of 18 years 15 869 reported GBV cases between January- November 2022 67% of the 2022 reported cases were women Manzini region had highest number of reported cases 33%, Lubombo 26%, Hhohho 25% and Shiselweni 15% of the reported cases MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH Maternal mortality ratio 457/100 000 live births Neonatal Mortality Rate: 20/1000 Antenatal Care: 99% Skilled Birth Attendant: 88% Low Birth Weight: 12% Postnatal Care: 70% Adolescent pregnancy: 18% Adolescent Delivery: 15% 14 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 15#92. SUPPORT TO NATIONAL PRIORITIES 160 16 ESWATINI UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 17#102.1 OVERVIEW OF COOPERATION FRAMEWORK RESULTS In January 2021, the Kingdom of Eswatini commenced implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the period 2021-2025. With an overall vision of "a prosperous and just Eswatini where no one is left behind", the Cooperation Framework has 3 strategic priorities and four outcome areas, which are aligned with national development priorities as contained in the National Development Plan. The strategic priorities were mainly premised on Prosperity: to grow a strong, inclusive, and transformative economy; People: to ensure healthy lives, knowledge, and the inclusion of women and children and Planet: to protect our ecosystems for all societies and our children. The results are presented in the four strategic outcomes: (i) Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth; (ii) Investing in Human Resources and Social Development; (iii) Accountable Governance, Justice and Human Rights and (iv) Strengthening Natural Resource Management, Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability. In Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth, the UN has generated cutting-edge evidence for food systems strengthening to ensure food security and good nutrition for all Emaswati. The UN also improved productive employment and decent work through the establishment of a Workers Compensation Fund, conversion of Provident Fund Scheme to Pension Fund and improved livelihoods of home based workers. The UN also improved national youth commercial enterprise and employability by introducing empowerment programmes in partnership with the private sector. The UN also supported national reporting of SDG progress. In Investing in Human Resources and Social Development, the UN strengthened national health systems following the devastating impact of COVID-19 and supported the provision of quality and uninterrupted essential health services and empowered communities to demand quality healthcare. The UN also supported minimal education system interruptions by improving national capacity for distance and more equitable learning through customization of the learning passport, a new online, mobile, and offline tech platform that enables high quality, flexible learning. The UN also contributed to improved youth skills development through financial and entrepreneurship education, establishment of business incubation hubs in rural communities (Tinkhundla) and job search centres. In Accountable Governance, Justice and Human Rights, the UN created conducive policy environment for workers' rights, child protection and the prevention of gender-based violence. The UN supported the development of Real Time Data System for Child Protection. The UN also supported protection of human trafficking victims, increased human rights awareness and improved gender-based violence programming in the country." In Strengthening Natural Resources Management, Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability, the UN supported national expansion of renewable energy by installing a solar power system at a busy public hospital and drafting regulations for mini grids. With UN support, a total of USD 2.35 million was mobilized for development finance and climate finance, enabling the installation of 20 meteorological station networks to aid real time weather monitoring and updates. Each strategic outcome area was assigned a corresponding Results Group (RG), set up under the auspices of the Minister of Economic Planning and Development and the UN Resident Coordinator, to serve as the coordination mechanism to ensure effective and efficient development and implementation of the UNSDCF through the preparation and delivery of joint annual or biennial work plans. Each Results Group developed a joint work plan and results framework used to track progress towards the realization of planned results under the UNSDCF outcomes. The RGs are co-led by a Principal Secretary from the Government and a Head of Agency from the UN. After two years of implementation of the UNSDCF, the 4 Results Groups have recorded varying degrees of successes. The Statutory Joint National Steering committee planned for 2022 was prioritized for 2023. This report provides a strategic analysis of the key results of the Cooperation Framework implementation in 2022. 18 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 19#112.2 COOPERATION FRAMEWORK PRIORITIES, OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS F¬G® an 1: PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH For #Zero Hunger #ZeroHunger KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Youth Empowerment Programme launched by His Majesty King Mswati III. 23,000 school going children in 50 schools were fed with nutritious meals through the Home-Grown School Feeding programme. USD 277,000 has been committed by the GoE towards the Agricultural Development Fund, $ currently being set up to support smallholder 12 sector-based agricultural development plans established along with the registration of two commodity associations. A Workers Compensation Fund to improve productive employment and decent work in Eswatini. Reviewed National Development Plan 2023/24-2027/28 has factored emerging challenges, including impacts COVID-19, climate disasters and civil unrest. Eswatini was supported to prepare the Voluntary National Review report to take stock of the progress of the SDGs implementation. Eswatini has launched the SDG Investor Map with investment opportunities in 6 sectors and markets. 59,000 orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) received nutritious food assistance through 1,700 neighbourhood care points. Total Expenditure $6,071,293 1 POVERTY 2 HUNGEN DO World Food UN DP Denon of the Programme HO UNFPA UNHCR 20 ECONOMIC GROWTH 10 UNAIDS unicef & for every child UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 21#12Result 1: Generated Cutting-edge Evidence for Food Systems Strengthening The UN assessed food systems in Eswatini and identified gaps and opportunities in the agro-food systems value chains. This resulted in the comprehensive review of 12 agricultural development plans to integrate climate smart initiatives for improved food security; and recognition and registration of two value chain and commodity associations by the Government of Eswatini to promote and optimise efforts, eliminate waste and improve profitability. Three (3) Technical Cooperation Projects designed to support and strengthen agro-food systems and Phase one draft of the irrigation masterplan was completed in 2022. Furthermore, the assessment fast tracked the commitment and establishment of the Agricultural Development Fund; with a government financial injection of USD 277,777. On the other hand, approximately 68,000 received cash transfers and 220 people living with HIV supported with starter packs for livelihoods. To achieve Zero hunger while improving nutrition, the UN has targeted and provided assistance to vulnerable groups (women, children, elderly) in the rural and peri-urban areas with food assistance and cash-based transfer. Through the Home-grown School feeding project, the UN has continued to support the procurement of food commodities from smallholder maize and beans farmers to contribute to poverty reduction in rural areas. The UN has targeted different vulnerable and marginalised groups such as key population, PLHIV, women and youth with livelihood interventions. Result 2: Improved Productive Employment and Decent Work With UN technical and financial support, three key initiatives were achieved to improve productive employment and decent work in the Kingdom of Eswatini: (a) The first ever bipartite dialogue held between the Trade Union Congress of Eswatini (TUCOSWA) and Business Eswatini (BE) on threats to existing and new jobs, led to the proposal for the establishment of a Workers Compensation Fund. (b) A multistakeholder review of the current system of work injury claims administered on the principle of employer liability led to a proposed conversion of Eswatini National Provident Fund to a National Pension Fund. (c) A diagnostic assessment was commissioned to examine the incidence and forms of informality and decent work deficits in homework arrangements in Eswatini, with the aim to generate policy recommendations to improve the livelihoods of homebased workers. Result 3: Initiated Child-Sensitive Social Protection System In 2022, the UN initiated the first ever child-sensitive national social protection system by convening over 60 multidisciplinary and international stakeholders, including government, CSOS, UN agencies, IFIs, and development donors. The deliberations were informed by regional lessons from South Africa and Lesotho in the area of national development of child grants, and World Bank's global development of adaptive social protection systems. Meanwhile, access to nutritious food was enhanced for 59,000 orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) who received food assistance through 1,700 neighbourhood care points. CO Result 4: Strengthened Evidence based National Sustainable Development Three major catastrophic events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, tropical cyclone storm and sequential civil unrest, led to unquantifiable loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of production inputs and outputs. The UN, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, supported Eswatini to review the National Development Plan (NDP) for 2023/24 - 2027/28, to provide an aggregate quantification of losses of production output, property and other infrastructure. The report is an empirical one- stop summary analysis for climate shocks, cash flow issues and other external shocks. Under the African Union Agenda 2063, the First Ten- Years Implementation Plan (FTYIP) [2014 to 2023] outlines a set of goals, priority areas and targets and 15 flagship projects that the continent aims to deliver at national, regional, and continental levels. The UN, in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD, commissioned the review of the FTYIP to assess the extent in which the Agenda 2063 has been implemented. The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development has completed the review of progress of the first TYIP. The UN also supported review of the National Population Policy and drafting of the 2022 Vulnerability and Integrated Phase Classification assessment report to inform national development policy and programming. Result 5: Coordinated National Sustainable Development Goals Reporting The UN supported the Kingdom of Eswatini to prepare its 2022 Voluntary National Review (VNR) report. The process enabled the Kingdom to take stock of implementation progress of all 17 SDGs, reflect on the efforts still needed as well as share experiences thus far. The UN, in collaboration with government, private sector and civil society, has launched the Eswatini Investor Map on SDG-enabling investment opportunities and conditions in target markets and sectors. The Map has identified six sectors which are: (1) Food and Beverage, (2) Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy, (3) Infrastructure, (4) Financials, (5) Healthcare, and (6) Education. Out of these prioritized sectors, 14 investment opportunities were identified. The Map provides investors with relevant market intelligence for highlighted investment opportunity areas along with data on the expected development impact and financial prospects of such investments. In 2022, the UN has continued to support 1500 Neighbourhood Care Points (NCP) with nutrition sensitive meals for 55,000 children under 5 years and has continued to support government through the Deputy Prime Minister's Office with reviewing the NCP strategy which is aimed to improve management of the NCPs in Eswatini. Through the Home-Grown School Feeding, the UN has continued to support 23,000 school going children in 50 schools with nutrition sensitive meals. Result 6: Improved Youth Empowerment and Employability The UN incollaboration with the Ministry of Sports Culture and Youth Affairs (MOSCYA) and Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MOLSS) successfully designed and launched the Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP). The objective of the Youth Fellowship Programme is to reduce youth unemployment by 50% by 2025 through connecting young talented graduates with local job opportunities, and empowering non- graduates with digital, entrepreneurship and artisan skills to create jobs for themselves and contribute to the socio-economic development of Eswatini. The ultimate aim of the programme is to absorb the 4,000 graduates coming out of the various tertiary institutions annually, through a 12-months learn to earn volunteerism model, whilst giving non-graduate youth the opportunity to choose from a number of marketable skills, including digital skills, renewable energy skills, artisan skills and an entrepreneurship support programme. 22 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 23 ESWATINI#13Nkosephayo Manyatsi is a qualified Food Scientist and holds a BSc. Food Science, Nutrition & Technology from the University of Eswatini. She is the team lead for Rural Grown Farms and has been actively involved in the agro-processing operations for export markets for all value addition projects done at the farm, with UN support. Rural Grown Farms is a woman-led Agribusiness Enterprise Established in 2017 by Eswatini Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD). This project is driven by passion to contribute to the livelihood of fellow communities in Eswatini and the region. "I am a flexible and hard-working individual who has a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion," she says. "I am an articulate, confident person who relishes challenges and works under pressure. My greatest strengths are my research, communication and writing skills. I am eager to learn, I enjoy overcoming challenges, and I have a genuine interest in Food Science and Human Nutrition more specifically in the value addition of fresh agricultural produce and taking advantage of seasonal glut. For the past 3 years, I have been collaborating with the University to find ways in which we can improve food availability and food preservation." Nkosephayo Manyatsi, Team Lead for Rural Grown Farms 24 24 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 25#14OUTCOME 2: INVESTING IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Result 1: Strengthened Health Systems KEY ACHIEVEMENTS $ 3.8 million worth of COVID -19 vaccines procured 7613 children vaccinated for Covid-19 * Health system strengthening $ 3.8 million Invested to procure COVID-19 vaccines 6700 Frontline healthcare workers trained H 7613 children vaccinated 6700 healthcare workers trained 5 UN entities launch Education Plus Initiative to protect young girls from HIV infections 407,000 young people reached digital platforms 45,000 learners reached through online learning platform 3,725 students reached with financial and entreprenership education in 85 schools Total Expenditure $4,518,686 unicef for every child 5 10 UNFPA World Health Organization UNAIDS unesco Food and Agricutun Organization of the United Nations WFP World Food Programme Result 2: Supported the Provision of Quality and Uninterrupted Essential Health Services Following the massive interruptions of health services due to COVID 19 and the civil unrest, the UN enhanced capacities of 6700 frontline healthcare workers and supported the development of clinical guidelines and standard operations procedures (SOPs). Furthermore, core health system pillars were supported, including the provisions of procurement platforms for life saving medicines, supplies and commodities as well as equipment for the health and well-being of Emaswati. A total of 48,040 reproductive health commodities were procured, with UN support, reaching 39,000 Emaswati. UN supported the launch and implementation of the Education Plus initiative, a high-level political advocacy drive to accelerate actions and investments to prevent HIV among young people, especially adolescent girls and young women. The initiative also aims to achieve gender equality and completion of education, including transitioning into livelihoods. Result 4: Supported Minimal Education System Interruptions Eswatini's participation in the Education Transformation Result 3: Empowered Communities to Demand Quality Summit has resulted in curriculum digitalization, a Healthcare Services The UN supported health promotion in communities to increase demand for healthcare. As a result, 189 women were screened for cervical cancer in 9 communities drawn from 4 constituencies in Hhohho region. 122 women screened for cervical cancer in 3 textile factories in Lubombo region. Three rounds of periodic intensification of routine immunization activity conducted in hard-to-reach areas, resulted in 7,613 children immunized in 489 sites. potential game changer for an uninterrupted education delivery. The UN has also improved capacity for distance and more equitable learning through customization of the learning passport, a new online, mobile, and offline tech platform that enables high quality, flexible learning. A 100 teachers were trained on the development of online learning content and Form 4 and 5 curricula have been developed and uploaded onto the e-learning platform, targeting 45,000 learners. 26 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 27 ESWATINI#15Result 5: Created Enabling Policy Environment and Generated Evidence The Life Skills Education (LSE) programme inculcates personal life skills that empowers young people with tools that are needed to achieve success in life. In line with this programme, the UN strengthened the capacity of teachers from 193 primary schools, including 15 teachers of learners with special education needs, to provide quality education, including LSE. A post abortion assessment study was conducted to strengthen the country's comprehensive abortion programming given that maternal deaths and unwanted pregnancies have direct linkages. The UN supported the development of the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESS 2022-2034), including a costed Multiyear Action Plan, to guide implementation of quality inclusive and equitable education programs in all 960 schools, benefiting 400,000 learners. While the ESSP outlines long term priorities for the sector and establishes the mechanisms required to meet them, the integrated action plan provides a timeframe for implementing these mechanisms along with cost and finance simulation models. The production of the 2022 HIV estimates and projections and the Mid-term Review of the National Multi-sectoral HIV and AIDS Strategic Framework 2018-2023 provide a base for programming and policy development. Also, supporting the development of the Eswatini Parliament HIV and AIDS Wellness Strategy to ensure HIV remains top of the parliament agenda and supporting the development of the 2022 National HIV Prevention and treatment Guidelines to guide the provision of quality health for all. The UN contributed to the improvement of the policy and legal environment for the implementation of the Disability Act (2018) through finalization of the regulations, which involved 50 people, including persons with disabilities (PWDs). Advocacy for support of persons with albinism was enhanced through community dialogues in four chiefdoms and reached 1,000 people. Result 6: Increased Coverage of Innovative Digital Solutions The UN improved the digital engagement of young people through digital platforms such as Tune-Me, U Report and Internet of Good Things platform reaching 407,000 young people. Through Digital Space: U-Report, Good of the Internet & Tune Me 8 407 0000 Registered users in UN digital platforms 13,350 uptake of health services & information Number of young people accessing information & services Tune me human interest story Referrals & Testimonials from digital solutions 28 fblwx A HATEREORD Result 7: Improved Skills Development for Young Emaswati UN supported implementation of the financial and entrepreneurship education program in 85 high schools, reaching 3,725 students (2,026 females and 1,699 males). Two business incubation hubs were established. One in Nhlangano in the Shiselweni Region at Eswatini National Youth Council offices and one in Ludzeludze Youth Centre in the Manzini Region, benefiting over 160 youth entrepreneurs using the facility to grow their businesses and related research. In addition, a job search centre was established and launched in Matsapha in partnership with Likusasa Letfu, a local NGO. The UN also supported the development of the National Skills Coordination Framework, endorsed by key line ministries and all stakeholders. The framework guides skills development and coordination programmes in Eswatini to contribute to addressing youth high unemployment rates. UN also supported a pilot project for the empowerment of young women in the Shiselweni Region, targeting 30 young women with socio-economic empowerment and leadership skills. UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 29#16RURAL HEALTH MOTIVATORS MOTIVATING FAMILIES TO SUPPORT PREGNANT AND LACTATING MOTHERS Rural Health Motivator, Lungile Dlamini of Hlane Inkhundla braves the humid weather of the area every morning to visit pregnant, lactating and breastfeeding mothers in her community. Upon arrival at the homestead, she provides counselling to pregnant mothers motivating them to attend Antenatal Care at least six times during pregnancy with the first visit immediately after the mother realizes that she is pregnant. "I have been visiting mothers since 2009, and I get very excited when I see mothers delivering healthy babies, breast-feed them for at least six months with the support of all family members including fathers,” she says. Lungile is one of four hundred and fourteen RHMS who are part of UNICEF and World Vision partnership who provide counselling to about 15 homesteads each while the number may increase in areas where there is not enough RHMs. Eswatini has a total of 3270 Rural Health Motivators from the 59 Constituencies with about 90% being females while 10% are males. Each RHM covers about 15 homesteads within their immediate community. The data from the registers is used by the Ministry of Health and all partners supporting the Ministry in informing all community indicators to identify gaps for support. The RHMs undergo an initial 12 weeks training on various topics including Maternal Child Health and Nutrition. They also receive refresher trainings and support from partners. 30 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 31#17OUTCOME 3: ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE, JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 3,714 learners reached on human rights education in 17 schools across the country. 30 women from the private sector trained on the prevention of gender-based violence. 34,412 Emaswati, including teachers, were reached on child rights and prevention and elimination of violence against women and children. Primero Child Protection Information Management System rolled out to 81 government social workers across the country. Employment Act of 1980 reviewed and updated. Developed National Multi Sector Implementation Plan 2022-2026 for monitoring implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and African Charter on the Right Total Expenditure $834,361.23 UNITED NATIONS unicef EQUALITY 10 + I «tu» 16 17 Result 1: Created Conducive Policy Environment for Human Rights The UN strengthened capacity and follow up on UPR recommendations with the National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow up (NMRF) to strengthen engagement with UN and regional human rights mechanisms including follow up with 3rd cycle UPR recommendations and Treaty Body reporting including submission of the Common Core Document and the preparation of the CEDAW report. The UN provided legal advice and technical support to the Ministry of Justice and the AGO for the draft Human Rights Bill to ensure the Commission for Human Rights and Public Administration is in line with the Paris Principles. The Bill is currently undergoing the consultations. The UN strengthened capacity for the Commission for Human Rights and Public Administration through training on documenting, monitoring and reporting as well as the promotion and protection of human rights. Reviewed and finalized national strategy on ending violence as well as the National Gender Policy Strengthened the GBV surveillance and or GBV MIS as part of key results. Engaged boys and men in the fight against GBV and HIV using community based and religious sectors. Result 2: Supported Protection of Human Trafficking Victims UN undertook the first-ever migration profile for Eswatini. Shelter guidelines aimed at ensuring the best protection and essential services for victims of human trafficking were also developed by the Prime Minister's Office and approved, with UN support. In 2022, six cases of human trafficking were reported involving 4 males and 2 females. The UN refurbished a shelter for victims of trafficking. Result 3: Increased Human Rights Awareness and Improved Gender Based Violence Programming The UN conducted regional civic education on human rights, violence prevention and response laws, policies and strategies in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights & Public Integrity and the Ministry of Education and Training, reaching 3,714 learners (1,826 girls; 1,888 boys), in 17 schools. A total of 30 women from the private sector companies were also trained on violence prevention and gender issues. 302 Adolescent Girls and Young Women from the Hhohho region were sensitized on human rights, GBV prevention and gender. The UN also supported social and behavioural change communication to promote child rights and prevention and elimination of violence against children and women. In collaboration with ESwatini Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA), up to 34,412 beneficiaries were reached [23,405 children (11,931 girls; 11,474 boys) and 1,653 teachers (1,011 F; 642 M); 5,640 men and women (3,075 F; 2,565 M)] through school, community, and virtual media. The UN supported Gender Assessment of the HIV epidemic and response to improve gender transformative programming. Result 4: Led the Development of Real Time Data for Child Protection System The UN supported the functioning of the violence management information system, which resulted in Primero Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS). This system was rolled out for use to all 81 government social workers and was fully operational. The system was assessed for possible extension to cover gender-based violence cases involving adults so that the country can have one centralized and electronic national system for gender- based violence management and response. 32 UN for every child UNHCR Unesco UNAIDS World Food IOM UN MIGRAT KIN UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 33 ESWATINI#18YOUTH ATTEND PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT WORKSHOP Bianca Mdluli, a member of the United Youth for Sustainable Globe Eswatini, was part of a training on peace building and conflict management for young people in November 2022. "I was delighted to attend the workshop given the social instability in the country which made me want to learn more about ways to empower myself and other young people," she says. The workshop components included the role of the youth and women in peace-building and conflict prevention, the creation of an enabling environment and of safe spaces allowing for citizens to express their views, ideas, and recommendations, building towards conflict-sensitive strategies and solutions. The event encompassed the sharing of experiences from Sudan and South Sudan which highlighted challenges and the seizing of peace-building opportunities within complex contexts. Among the key messages delivered was the lesson that addressing one's mental health, on an individual level, is integral to developing peace on a collective level. 44 34 16 UN 411 41 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 35#19OUTCOME 4: STRENGTHENING NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY KEY ACHIEVEMENTS USD 2.35 million was mobilized for development finance and climate finance, enabling the installation of 20 meteorological station networks to aid real time weather monitoring and updates 1 MegaWatt solar system at the 350 bed Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 200 tons 8 automatic hydrological stations were installed in communities across the country to observe meteorological and hydrological elements and provide warning information to communities. University of Eswatini has established a knowledge centre with three key legislation on environmental sustainability and green energy promotion. Result 1: Supported Renewable Energy Expansion The UN installed a 1 Mega Watt solar system at the 350 bed Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital. This green energy investment is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 200 tons of CO2/year and increase renewable fraction by 72% in the hospital while also reducing its energy bill by $176,714 per year. The UN has supported the drafting of regulations for mini grids to promote the use of renewable energy in the country. Eight automatic hydrological stations were installed in communities across the four regions to observe meteorological and hydrological elements and provide early warning information to communities. These include Croydon on the Black Mbuluzi river, Siphofaneni on the Usuthu river, Lubulini on the Ngwavuma river, Bhunya on the Usuthu river, Mpisi farm on the White Mbuluzi river, Big Bend on the Usuthu river, Mlawula on the Mbuluzi river and Matsamo on the Lomati river. CLEAN BEFORE USE Result 2: Enabling Policy Environment for Sustainable Energy The UN supported the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) to establish a knowledge centre with 3 key legislation, including the Environmental Authority (EA) Act, the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) Act, and the Energy Regulatory Authority Act. This included a strategy to implement policy. Two gender inclusive policy guidelines were disseminated, including the Hand Hygiene for All Costed Road Map and Hand Hygiene Markets. The UN supported the review and finalization of the Open Defecation strategy. Five Bills and regulations on Climate Change, Forestry, Biosafety, Chemicals, and Ozone were initiated to address climate change effects, with UN support. Result 3: Increased Resource Mobilisation for Climate Change With UN support, a total of USD 2.35 million was mobilized for development finance and climate finance, enabling the installation of 20 meteorological station networks to aid real time weather monitoring and updates. A total of US 1.27M was mobilized to respond to climate change risks. Open Defecation Strategy reviewed and finalised. Total Expenditure $7,031,656 HAD SANITATION 7 11 12 CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION Q 13 15 ACTION UN unesco World Food unicef & UN JLIFAD for every child 83 ICAT 36 #UNOPS HTT UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 37#20RURAL WOMEN DIVERSIFY INCOME TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Temhlanga Manana (41) is a farmer from Ntabinezimpisi area under Mayiwane Constituency in the Hhohho Region, northern Eswatini, is one of many rural smallholder farmers affected by climate change. "Our place is prone to droughts and the recent heatwave destroyed all the maize in our fields," she says. In 2022, she was among nine other women from her area who received training in liquid soap and all- purpose liquid cleaner production to help them diversify their income. They are part of 50 women trained in soap production under the India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA)-funded project on Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project (WASH) on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation. Launched in February 2022, the project aims to improve WASH practices in urban and rural areas. Besides the support to diversify their income, the women are part of 1 200 people from 171 households from the constituency who were supported to access clean water through solar-powered boreholes connecting the households to taps closer to their homes. Two primary schools with an enrolment of 374 learners and 23 teachers also access clean water through the project. This has transformed the lives of residents in the water-stressed constituencies where most of the residents used to walk long distances to fetch unsafe water from rivers. 38 ECS100 S 201 nirm - T UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 39#211 H 40 UNITED NATIONS ESWATINI 2.3 SUPPORT TO PARTNERSHIPS AND FINANCING FOR THE 2030 AGENDA 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS Major Partnerships Considerations for the UNSDCF 2021-2025. In 2022, the UN established partnerships with key development stakeholders for holistic transformational cut approaches that engage with and across development issues. The RC established and operationalized the International Development Partners Platform and continued advocacy for the functionality of the government led Eswatini Development Coordination Forum. The IDPP is currently co-chaired by the EU Ambassador in Eswatini. Both platforms are crucial for promoting financing for 2030 Agenda. For example, through the International Development Partners Platform, the UN was tasked and commenced mapping of development partners support to different sectors. This initiative was expected to lead to improved financial and technical collaborations towards the delivery of the country's development targets and 2030 Agenda. 40 ALTH -BEING 4 ENDER QUALITY EAN WATER OSANITATI UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 ESWATINI 41#222.4 RESULTS OF THE UN WORKING MORE AND BETTER TOGETHER DB The strategic outcome areas of the Cooperation Framework have a corresponding Results Group (RG), serving as the coordination mechanism to ensure effective and efficient development and implementation, monitoring and reporting on UN joint annual or biennial work plans. The RGS are co-led by a Head of Agency and Principal Secretary from the Government. To further enhance performance of the RG, the RC engaged a consultant to review the functional effectiveness of RGS. The recommendations have been presented to January 2023 Joint National Steering Committee (J-NSC) meeting. G Joint Programming In response to the growing youth unemployment, slow economic growth, and the rising cost of living, the UNCT set up an Interagency Task Force on Youth which has developed a UN Eswatini Youth Offer to address economic empowerment, education and skills development as well as the health and wellbeing of young people. Under the leadership of the UN and Ministry of Education and Training, national stakeholder consultations involving youth groups, Women groups, persons with disabilities, teachers, parents were convened in response to the global crisis in education exacerbated by COVID-19. The consultations involved more than 600 participants and led to a national commitment to transform Eswatini's education system. The UN, through the Deputy Prime Minister's Office, is implementing a national programme to improve the rights of persons with disabilities. This Programme seeks to support Government, Organizations' of Persons with Disabilities and Civil Society Organizations in advancing the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which the country ratified in 2012, by strengthening disability-inclusive accountability and governance; advancement of equality and non-discrimination; and ensuring UNRCRPD-compliant budgeting and financial management approaches. In 2022, the UN Eswatini Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) technical working group (TWG) continued efforts to prevent, investigate and respond to Sexual exploitation and Abuse. The TWG strengthened capacity of staff and partners in PSEA through training, development of IEC material and design of a joint reporting mechanism. Operations Efficiencies In line with the UN-SG's reform agenda for a more efficient business operations model through a Business Operations Strategy and Common Back Offices, the Operations Management Team (OMT) in Eswatini transitioned into the BOS 2.0 platform in early 2021 and completed the first review of the BOS 2.0 in March 2022. Following the OMT retreat in September 2022, the UN conducted a needs analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and prioritization to determine new services that will be part of the BOS 2.0. in 2023. The UN Communications Group (UNCG) continued to support the UNCT to better leverage the power of joint communications to make people care and act Won the SDGs. UNCG communication focal points were deployed Results Groups to improve coordination; this resulted in greater visibility of the UNSDCF priorities and UN Eswatini work in general. The UNCG also facilitated a peer training programme where members presented on topics of interest, including on social media management, speech writing, story-telling, media relations, and crisis communication. Formal training was successfully arranged for UNCG members on graphic design and photography. A common UN Calendar has been developed to facilitate planning and collaboration going forward. UNGTG has been instrumental in the review and development of the National Gender policy 2022 and the National Strategy to end GBV in Eswatini. Coordinated Interagency Advocacy In November 2022, the Eswatini Human Rights Commission and Public Administration / Integrity, with technical and financial support from UNICEF, partnered with the Ministry of Education and Training in an initiative to promote and protect child rights in selected schools, in all four regions, reaching more than 4,000 children. The Eswatini Human Rights Commission and Public Administration / Integrity, civil society, and the UN, held talk shows on Eswatini TV in the run up to Human Rights Day to raising nationwide awareness and advocating for human rights. The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs with support from the UN family hosted a roundtable at the policy level for key partners and stakeholders including civil society and the private sector to discuss the right to education in the context of article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The latter led to a commemoration of Human Rights Day under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on 9 December 2022. 42 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 43 ESWATINI#231 NOV ZERO UNG UNITED NATIONS ESWATINI 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TY TION ER 6 W 2.5 EVALUATION AND LESSONS LEARNED Lessons learnt were drawn from the UNSDCF Results Groups Annual Joint Work Plan Reviews whose findings and lessons were presented the National Joint National Steering Committee Meeting. The following lessons were identified: In implementing the UNSDCF, Joint Government- UN leadership is key in the Cooperation Framework delivery notably orientation and routine updates of co-chairs and alternates is helpful for ownership of the Joint Work Plan implementation. Scheduling early results groups meetings and reporting timelines (a calendar of events) improves the overall coordination of the results group. Conducting the Annual Review and Planning meeting in early November ensures smooth completion of the JWP. A designated focal point at co-leadership level facilitated timely delivery of the RG JWP. Maintaining consistency in results group members ensured continuity in programme delivery and coordination. Development of a Results framework for the Results Group enabled Results-Based monitoring, and it is necessary for the sustainability of institutional memory. Programme innovations introduced during the COVID-19 era should be sustained as they improved programme and service delivery. During the pandemic, the UNCT was able to repurpose funding and conduct resource mobilization. The UN also contributed towards mitigating the effects of COVID-19 in areas such as Agriculture, Education, Nutrition, Advocacy, Social Protection, Health, Water and Sanitation. 44 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 1 POVERTY 2 SSS HUNGER EALTH EXTWORK AND MIC GROWTH www ora PLACE AND SHOR UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 45 ESWATINI#242.6 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION The UNCT invested $21.7 (SZL391M) as compared $25.9 million that was required to implement the Cooperation Framework JWP in 2022. Approximately, 15 per-cent ($3.2M) of the overall available budgets was not utilized. Table 1 below presents the UN investment and expenditure in 2022. Table 1 UN Investment in 2022 Towards Development in Eswatini 2.6.3 Resource mobilization and quality of funding For the implementation of the UNSDCF in 2022, the UN engaged in robust resource mobilization. These included the following. Funding Source UN Implementing Agencies Pipeline Approved 46 Areas/Sector of Investment Available Budget (USD) 2022 Expenditure (USD) Funding Utilization Rate UN Peace Building Fund UNDP, UNFPA, 3,000,000 Sustainable and Inclusive Econom- ic Growth 6,879,093 6,071,293 88% UN SDG Fund UNDP, WHO, FAO, WFP Investing in Human Resources and Social Development 4,518,686 4,518,686 100% UN PRPD Fund UNFPA, UNICEF, UNESCO, DPMO, FODSWA Accountable Governance, Justice and Human Rights 834,361 834,361 100% Italian projects UNDP Strengthening Natural Resource Management, Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability 11,479, 892 7,031,657 61.3% Green Climate Fund UNEP Total UN 2022 Investments 21,723,317 Total Investment 18,455,997 85% (USD) $7,470, 000 $250,000 $600,000. $2,350,000 $1,270,000 UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 47 ESWATINI#25The end of 2022 marked 2 years of implementing the 2021-2025 Cooperation Framework. It also marked the 8 years to the finishing line of the 2030 Agenda. Eswatini, as in other African countries, have borne the brunt of the quadruple threats of COVID-19 disruptions, civil unrest, extreme weather effects, and ongoing global crisis all of which have exacerbated poverty, increased unemployment and heightened tensions in the country. This calls for a more agile UNDS ready to work with Government and stakeholders in the implementation of the newly formulated National Development Plan 2023-2028 and the SDGs. In 2023 therefore, the UNDS in Eswatini will focus on the following priorities: Strengthening the UNSDCF Results Groups and other core governance structures for a more strategic and focused 1 implementation of the UNSDCF Joint Work Plans (2023) based on the CCA addendum of 2022 and the recommendations of the assessment of the Results Groups Effectiveness. 3. UNCT KEY FOCUS FOR 2023 Enhancing the coordination of and joint resource mobilization for the implementation of the CF and other UNCT priorities for 2023 through the development and implementation of a partnership 2 and resource mobilization strategy in response to agreed joint initiatives that respond to the impacts of potential civil unrest, youth empowerment, ending gender-based violence, food systems enhancements, transforming education; etc. 48 Responding to the needs of young people as one UN through the finalization, resourcing and implementation of a joint programme 3 (One UN Youth Offer) based on three key pillars: youth employment and entrepreneurship, skills development and training and health and wellbeing of young people. Supporting government plans to prepare for, follow up and deliver on their commitments at the SG's Summits and other global forums 4 (Food Systems Summit and Transforming Education Summit, COP 27 commitments and upcoming COP 28, climate financing, Commonwealth Clean Energy Champion Role, the SDG Summit. 5 Enhancing UNCT preparedness for a prompt and effective response to national developments such as emergencies, disasters, political engagement, human rights, prevention and peacebuilding. UN ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT | 2022 49 ESWATINI#2650 UNITED NATIONS ESWATINI Office of the UN Resident Coordinator 5th Floor, UN Building, Corner Somhlolo Road & Madlenya Street Mbabane. Eswatini. Tel: +268 2409 6600/01 Web: [email protected] | www.eswatini.un.org