Timor-Leste and ADB

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ADB Partners with CSOs to Boost Vocational Education in Timor-Leste

ADB is working with civil society organizations in Timor-Leste to offer vocational skills training to reduce unemployment and promote development.
Building Resilience is Key to Economic Growth in the Pacific

The economies of countries in the Pacific are expected to recover over the next two years, although building resilience against natural hazards and climate change remains a key priority, according to a new ADB report.
Better Roads Help Timor-Leste Promote Economic Growth outside Capital City

Timor-Leste is upgrading its road network to promote economic growth and spread petroleum wealth outside the capital city of Dili. Watch video
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2018

The December 2018 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor provides an update on developments in 14 Pacific economies, explores topical policy issues in the region over the years, and presents global forecasts for 2019.

Timor-Leste’s development prospects hinge on prudent use of its petroleum wealth to finance high-quality, sustainable investments in physical and human capital. The country has made excellent progress in state building and improving key social services, but its human development indicators remain among the lowest in the region.

The country partnership strategy, 2016–2020 for Timor-Leste will help develop a sustainable non-oil economy by improving infrastructure, developing key institutions, and increasing investments in human capital.

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News from Country Offices 05 Aug 2019

ADB Appoints Lotte Schou-Zibell as New Pacific Regional Director Based in Australia
ADB has appointed Ms. Lotte Schou-Zibell as the new Regional Director of its Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office (PLCO) based in Sydney.
Publication 31 Jul 2019

Enhanced Cooperation and Integration between Indonesia and Timor-Leste: Scoping Study
This report explores the challenges and opportunities for enhancing cross-border cooperation and integration between Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
News from Country Offices 23 Jul 2019

Pacific Social Development Improving, But Challenges Remain — ADB
Lessons from the impact of the global economic crisis a decade ago, plus a sustained period of economic growth, has helped to drive substantial social development gains in the Pacific, according to the latest issue of ADB's...