The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) was created through an Act of Parliament, the Eswatini Investment Promotion Act of 1998, and was formally launched in April of the same year. EIPA is a ‘Category A' Public Enterprise which means it is wholly funded by the Government of Eswatini.EIPA's mandate is to attract, encourage, facilitate and promote local and foreign trade and investment in Eswatini. It also facilitates the implementation of Government policies and strategies on investment and trade in the country while also advising the Minister on trade and investment policies, strategies, proposals and suitable incentives.