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Swaziland

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The World Bank has been ramping up its program in Swaziland after a long hiatus of very limited engagement. Its strategy focuses on providing support to the government in three key areas: fighting HIV/AIDS, improving governance, and increasing competitiveness.

Population
1.1 Million
GDP per capita
$2,533
GDP growth
1.2%
Life Expectancy
46
Income Level
Lower Middle
Poverty Ratio
69.2 %
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 0
Proposed Bank projects 2
Start of Bank partnership Sept 1969
Total Bank Investment $113 (millions)

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Country Data
year 2008
87% in 2008
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
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