Countries and Regions

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p. 13 of 18 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture and Rural Development B. Infrastructure C. Social Infrastructure and Environment D. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations F. Private Sector Development IV. Regional Cooperation V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination VI. Cofinancing and Catalyzing External Resources VII. ADB’s Operational Program VIII. Economic and Sector Work Program

Country Assistance Plans - East Timor : III. Sector Strategies

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F. Private Sector Development

40. A core concern of ADB is to establish an enabling environment in East Timor for private sector development to generate sustainable growth for widespread income-earning opportunities. Accordingly, much of ADB’s TA activity, as well as its advisory support to TFET programs, is focused directly on ensuring an appropriate enabling environment for private sector participation is established in each of the infrastructure sectors for which ADB has lead responsibility. Priority is also being given to developing appropriate regulatory frameworks to encourage sustainable operation over the longer term. In addition, ADB is undertaking preparatory work aimed at introducing a sustainable and appropriate private microfinance banking system in East Timor.

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