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(5)
All lawful measures shall be taken to expose, combat and eradicate corruption and
abuse or misuse of power by those holding political and other public offices.
(6)
The State shall promote, among the people of Swaziland, the culture of political
tolerance and all organs of State and people of Swaziland shall work towards the promotion
of national unity, peace and stability.
(7)
The State shall provide a peaceful, secure and stable political environment which is
necessary for economic development.
Economic objectives
59.
(1)
The State shall take all necessary action to ensure that the national economy is
managed in such a manner as to maximise the rate of economic development and to secure
the maximum welfare, freedom and happiness of every person in Swaziland and to provide
adequate means of livelihood and suitable employment and public assistance to the needy.
(2)
The State shall, in particular, take all necessary steps to establish a sound and
healthy economy whose underlying principles shall include
(a)
the guarantee of a fair and realistic remuneration for production and
productivity in order to encourage continued production and higher
productivity;
(b)
affording ample opportunity for individual initiative and creativity in economic
activities and fostering an enabling environment for a pronounced role of the
private sector in the economy;
(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.
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