# Economic and agricultural development in Eswatini > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-agricultural-development-in-eswatini > Updated: 2026-08-27T15:19:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Eswatini is pursuing various economic development initiatives focused on agriculture and infrastructure. The government, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, has launched the National Agrifood Systems Investment Programme (NASIP) to modernize value chains and enhance food security. This program aims to align national agricultural investment with the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme. Simultaneously, the country is seeking international funding for rangeland restoration to protect ecosystems vital to the livestock sector from drought and land degradation. In the commercial sector, the expansion of Malkerns Square, supported by significant investments from Select Limited Properties and Lojaf, is driving job creation and regional development. This expansion includes retail and residential projects, with efforts by retailers like Pick n Pay Eswatini to strengthen local agricultural value chains by prioritizing domestic dairy and poultry suppliers to reduce import dependency. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Malkerns Square expansion drives investment and jobs in Eswatini An E1 billion investment in Malkerns Square is driving job creation and agricultural growth in Eswatini, with plans for further E5 billion in development over the next three years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malkerns-square-expansion-drives-investment-and-jobs-in-eswatini ### 2026-08-25: Eswatini seeks investment for agrifood and rangeland restoration Eswatini is seeking new investment for agrifood transformation and rangeland restoration to bolster food security and protect its livestock sector against climate-driven land degradation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eswatini-seeks-investment-for-agrifood-and-rangeland-restoration --- Cite as: Economic and agricultural development in Eswatini. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-agricultural-development-in-eswatini