The Centre
for Financial Inclusion (CFI) is an
agency of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) whose mandate is to coordinate
& oversee the implementation of the country’s National Financial Inclusion
Strategy. Furthermore, CFI bridges the gaps between the policymakers, financial
regulators and financial service providers to create an enabling environment
for the financial system to contribute better to sustain the livelihoods of
EmaSwati.
Financial literacy is a crucial component of financial inclusion as it empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage their financial resources. Understanding basic financial concepts—such as budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management—enables individuals to make informed decisions that can lead to improved financial stability and economic well-being.
Through innovative project initiatives, CFI promotes the development and accessibility of tailored financial products and services that meet the unique needs of diverse populations. CFI not only seeks to enhance individual livelihoods and promote economic empowerment but also contributes to broader socio-economic development by facilitating participation in the formal economy, driving entrepreneurship, and ultimately reducing poverty and inequality.
INCLUSION
Nothando Mkhonta (31) is a dynamic young farmer and a leader in the agricultural sector, serving as the head of both the Jubukweni Vegetables Producer Group and the Southern Hhohho Vegetables Cluster. Owning 1.12 hectares of farmland, she cultivat...
FINCLUDE PROJECT ESWATINI
Sibongile Magongo (60) is a dedicated farmer who owns 1.62 hectares of land, where she cultivates green beans and green pepper. Her commitment to improving productivity was strengthened when she received a 10m x 100m shade net/tunnel from the Sect...
FINCLUDE PROJECT ESWATINI
Upon seeing that the project is going well, and they were making money. Even though he had promised them that they could use water at any rate, but decided to change the conditions, and they were now allowed to irrigate twice a week, which was not...
FINCLUDE PROJECT ESWATINI
The Financial Inclusion and Cluster Development (FINCLUDE) Project’s cluster approach has ushered in a new generation of informed and dedicated youth farmers who are determined to revolutionize the agriculture sector. This is a story of Nothando Matfombi Mkhonta, a 31- year-old vegetables farmer from Jubukweni Chiefdom under Nkhaba Inkhundla in the Hhohho region.
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Jubukweni Producer Group is one of the producer groups supported by the Financial Inclusion and Cluster Development Project, aimed at empowering smallholder farmers through collective action, improved market access, and sustainable agricultural practices. By bringing together farmers under a structured cluster model, the initiative enhances productivity, strengthens financial capacity, and fosters economic resilience within rural communities.
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As the FINCLUDE Project (implemented by the Centre for Financial Inclusion) we take pride in making every farmer’s dream a reality no matter how long it may take. We are fully committed to ensure issues of access to finance for the farmers take centre of all our interventions.
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