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This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a development forecast for Eswatini up to 2043. It outlines a 'Current Path' (CP) based on existing policies and evaluates 11 sectoral intervention scenarios, culminating in a 'Combined Agenda 2063' scenario. The analysis focuses on demographics, economic growth, poverty reduction, health, and energy transition, highlighting Eswatini's high per capita income relative to its peers despite endemic poverty and a high HIV/AIDS burden.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) analyzes South Africa's efforts to influence political and economic reform in Swaziland since 1994. It examines the role of bilateral diplomacy, regional institutions like SACU and SADC, and the personal relationship between President Jacob Zuma and King Mswati III, concluding that South Africa's approach has been largely reactive and tempered by the Swazi government's resistance to reform.