This report presents the results of the workshop entitled "Dialogue on Political Parties and Governance in the SADC Region." It contains information on the functioning and structure of political parties in five countries from the South African Development Community (SADC): Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. The purpose of this research is to try to understand the functioning of these parties in an effort to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

This report outlines the problems faced by women in the energy sector of Swaziland. It explores solutions for alleviating women's energy problems in the country and identifies means by which they can develop sustainable energy projects that can also lead to income generation.