Timor-Leste became the third country in the world to be granted compliance status with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) on July 1st 2010. The international initiative brings together governments, extractive industry companies, and civil society groups from over 30 countries in an effort to promote transparency and accountability in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. The World Bank's Oil, Gas and Mining Policy Division is supporting Timor-Leste in its efforts to implement the EITI through a US$230,000 grant from the EITI Multi-Donor Trust Fund. ( less )

The documentary shows efforts taken by the ILO's Skills Training for Gainful Employment Programme (STAGE) to boost the employability of the people of Timor-Leste, promote gainful employment, especially in rural areas, reduce poverty and promote economic growth. This programme is funded by the European Commission, as part of a larger UN programme on rural development managed by UNDP. More details on : http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/asro/bangkok/skills-ap/projects/timor.htm ( less )

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight specific targets set by the world's nations to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. The Australian Government is committed to helping achieve the Millennium Development Goals through its aid program. ( less )

'What are you doing for Peace?' campaign in Timor-Leste 2008-2009 ( less )

'What are you doing for Peace?' campaign in Timor-Leste 2008-2009 ( less )

This short documentary showcases UNDP support to the government of Timor-Leste to develop the capacity of newly established institutions, namely the Judiciary system. In particular, the documentary looks at the work of the Judiciary Training Center, established under a UNDP project to train Timorese law graduates to become judges, public defenders, lawyers, etc. for an effective and efficient judiciary system. The documentary also touches upon UNDP support for the introduction of systems and processes to improve the performance of judiciary institutions in Timor-Leste. ( less )

Ten years on from independence in East Timor much is being done to improve the status of women, including new legislation to ensure 30 per cent female representation in parliament. Australia's aid program in East Timor has a strong gender focus. One example of this is in the justice sector, where AusAID is supporting civil society organisations that address violence against women and improve access to information and services. ( less )

Global Health TV visited Timor Leste to see how farmers, through the help of USC Canada, are developing sustainable agricultural and building food security. USC is currently supporting work in three of the country's 13 districts to reinstate and re-establish resilient and food secure communities through the promotion of activities that are adapted to the agro-ecosystem and farmers' needs. For more information, please visit:  http://usc-canada.org/ ( less )

"kari matenek" em português quer dizer espalhar sabedoria. É o título genérico da primeira série infantil jamais produzida em Timor Leste para a televisão local. Trata-se de um trabalho da produtora Crockfaek, apoiado pelo IPAD. Este vídeo é o making of da gravação de um dos primeiros episódios. ( less )