Project reference

TVET Policy and Regulatory Reform in Eswatini

Full source title

Skills for Youth Employability, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (S4YEEE): TVET Policy and Regulatory Environment Advisor and Capacity Development Expert

Country or regional scope
Eswatini
Client
GIZ, through GFA Consulting Group
Funding organisation
European Union and BMZ
Dates
September 2026 to September 2027 (ongoing)
Delivery partner
GFA Consulting Group

Context and purpose

Eswatini's TVET Policy (2022–2027) aims to build a high-quality, demand-led TVET system. The assignment responds to fragmented governance, weak industry engagement and unrealised policy objectives.

CEI's role

CEI works through Thematic Working Group 1 on Policy, Governance and Coordination to support the two lead ministries and partners.

Services and documented outputs

  • Rapid regulatory baseline and gap analysis
  • Functional review of institutional mandates, staffing and budgets
  • Public-private dialogue review
  • Consultation and facilitation on regulatory options and draft legislation
  • Legislative and policy advice, including a draft TVET Bill and regulations
  • Capacity Development Plans and adaptive management reporting

Source note: supplied CEI references PDF, PDF pp. 1–2.