Swaziland (Vol 8, 2011)
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2011 was a year in which profound crisis adversely affected every sector of the society. The government struggled to pay its monthly wage bill and severe fiscal cuts were made to public expenditure, including critical welfare programmes. Some social benefits were cancelled altogether. Foreign relations remained limited and negotiations with South Africa for a loan finally failed. The lavish lifestyle of the king and the royal family continued in stark contrast to the increased poverty and destitution of the people, while political resistance grew.
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Swaziland (Vol 8, 2011)
in Africa Yearbook OnlineSearch for other papers by John Daniel in
Current site
Google Scholar
Search for other papers by Marisha Ramdeen in
Current site
Google Scholar
(2,682 words)