Since 2003, Timor-Leste has been working on a framework for decentralization and local government. Based on clear provisions in the Timor-Leste Constitution and directives from the Council of Ministers, the overall vision of the Government is to establish a strong, democratic and efficient local governance system.

Local Governance Support Programme

Project background

Since 2003, Timor-Leste has been working on a framework for decentralization and local government. Based on clear provisions in the Timor-Leste Constitution and directives from the Council of Ministers, the overall vision of the Government is to establish a strong, democratic and efficient local governance system. (Lee versaun Tetum iha ne’e)

Project activities

Established in early 2007 to support to the Government’s plans for nation-wide decentralization reform, the LGSP provides direct technical support to the Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSATM) and other line ministries involved with the decentralization process.

Project results

Improved capacity for local service delivery by sub-national bodies with increased citizen participation and improved institutional, legal, and regulatory framework established in support of effective local governance  

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Impact

START DATE

January 2007

END DATE

June 2020

STATUS

Completed

PROJECT OFFICE

Timor-Leste

IMPLEMENTING PARTNER

United Nations Development Programme

DONORS

GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND

GOVERNMENT OF NORWAY

Government of Timor Leste

MPTFO AS AA FOR JP PASS THROUGH

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

$2,790,106

DELIVERY IN PREVIOUS YEARS

2012$0

2013$347,518

2014$680,355

2015$781,493

2016$284,283

2018$6,931

2020$-7,539

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