EU provides technical support to Eswatini’s education sector
This partnership, however, does not involve a direct financial donation to the country, but rather the provision of high-level technical expertise to support ongoing education reforms. This technical assistance will focus on five key areas – building capacity for Competency-Based Education; reviewing teacher training curricula to align with CBE and global standards; operationalising the Council of Educators Act; developing CBE syllabi for Grade 8 – 11 learners and establishing a national framework for in-service teacher training.
EU in Eswatini
Speaking during this event held in Mbabane on 13 February 2026, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Karsten Mecklenburg, expressed gratitude to the three EU Member States - Finland, France and Belgium, for their support to this initiative.
“Education is more than a policy priority; it is a promise to the next generation. A promise that every child, every teacher and every citizen will have an opportunity to learn, to grow and contribute meaningfully to society,” said Ambassador Mecklenburg.
On the other hand, Finnish Ambassador to Eswatini, Satu Lassila, thanked the partnership noting that “it would help in the drive for a knowledge driven future for all.”
In the meantime, the Minister of Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo, expressed gratitude to the EU and its Member States for their commitment to advance education in Eswatini noting that this was a testament to partnership and shared values.
The initiative was launched under the theme: “Empowering Teachers for Eswatini’s Future.” The event was attended by development partners and education stakeholders.
