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This document builds on the 2003 <a href="https://climate-laws.org/geographies/eswatini/policies/national-energy-policy-a9231d62-9b58-47d3-b354-bb95ed9b7b6d">National Energy Policy</a>, notably to boost the production of energy from renewable sources. As stated in the document, the masterplan seeks to provide national decision makers with the quantitative basis for planning future energy sector development through identifying and addressing the country’s distinct barriers in the supply of energy. It uses modelling tools to build its recommendations that include the&nbsp;development of renewable energy options involving the private sector; the creation of a comprehensive distributed power generation plan; and the need to develop policies and regulations to facilitate private sector engagement in rural electrification. It also sets energy efficiency goals.

Mentioned in INDC and other online sources, but not available online.

The National Energy Policy aims at establishing priorities and plans for the short, medium and long term in the sector, to ensure that the development goals of the country are met through the sustainable supply and use of energy for the benefit of all. It seeks in particular to 1) ensure energy access, 2) enhance employment creation, 3) ensure security of energy supply, 4) stimulate economic growth and development, and 5) ensure environmental and health sustainability.

The Policy charges the government to 1) develop a renewable energy information programme, establish and maintain an appropriate renewable energy information system, 2) support and promote the dissemination of information and demonstration of prioritised renewable energy technologies, and 3) investigate financing mechanisms.

The Action Plan has a section devoted to the UNFCCC (which Swaziland has ratified), and refers to the need to implement and fulfill its commitments under the Convention, and the importance of assisting the general public as well as policy and decision-makers to better understand climate change issues.

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