Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 60. eSwatini (c) ensuring that individuals and the private sector bear their fair share of social and national responsibilities including responsibilities to contribute to the overall development of the country; (d) undertaking even and balanced development of all regions and in particular improving the conditions of life in the rural areas, and generally, redressing any imbalance in development between the rural and urban areas; and (e) the recognition that the most secure democracy is the one that assures the basic necessities of life for its people as a fundamental duty. (3) The State shall take appropriate measures to promote the development of agriculture and industry. (4) Foreign direct investment shall be encouraged subject to any law regulating investment. (5) The State shall afford equality of economic opportunity to all citizens and, in particular, the State shall take all necessary steps so as to ensure the full integration of women into the mainstream of economic development. (6) The State shall endeavour to settle the “land issue” and the issue of land concessions expeditiously so as to enhance economic development and the unity of the Swazi people. Social objectives (1) The State shall guarantee and respect institutions which are charged by the State with responsibility for protecting and promoting human rights and freedoms by providing those institutions with adequate resources to function effectively. (2) The State shall guarantee and respect the independence of non-Goverrnmental organisations which protect and promote human rights. (3) The State shall give the highest priority to the enactment of legislation for economic empowerment of citizens. (4) The State shall ensure gender balance and fair representation of marginalized groups in all constitutional and other bodies. (5) The State shall make reasonable provision for the welfare and maintenance of the aged and shall protect the family and recognise the significant role of the family in society. (6) The State and society shall recognise the right of persons with disabilities to respect and human dignity. (7) The State shall promote recreation and shall ensure that adequate facilities for sports are provided throughout the country and that sports are provided as a means of fostering national integration, health and self-discipline as well as international friendship and understanding. (8) Without compromising quality the State shall promote free and compulsory basic education for all and shall take all practical measures to ensure the provision of basic health care services to the population. (9) The State shall institute an effective machinery for dealing with any hazard or disaster arising out of natural calamities or any situation resulting in general displacement of people or serious disruption of their normal life. (10) The State shall take steps to encourage the integration of appropriate customary values into the fabric of national life through formal and informal education and shall ensure that appropriate customary and cultural values are adapted and developed as an integral part of the growing needs of the society as a whole. (11) The State shall endeavour to preserve and protect places of historical interest and artefacts and the environment. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 25