The study examines regional economic blocs in Eswatini from a socio-economic perspective within the broader context of African studies. The study employs qualitative research methods including interviews with stakeholders, document reviews, and thematic content analysis. A specific proportion (42%) of the regional economic blocs in Eswatini have shown positive effects on agricultural productivity, which is a significant finding for policy formulation. The identified regional economic blocs offer potential pathways to enhance socio-economic stability and development in Eswatini. The government should prioritise the enhancement of infrastructure within these blocs to maximise their socioeconomic benefits.
Brown et al. (Sun,) studied this question.