UNDP in Timor-Leste: An Overview
UNDP in Timor-Leste: An Overview
March 26, 2026
This brochure offers a snapshot of UNDP's work in Timor-Leste, from its beginnings in post-conflict reconstruction in 1999 to its current role as a partner in the country's sustainable development journey. It outlines how UNDP works alongside Timorese national and local authorities, civil society, the private sector, and fellow UN agencies to design and deliver integrated solutions across three interconnected areas: Livelihoods and Economic Growth; Resilience, Environment, and Climate Change; and Democratic Governance and Justice. Grounded in a commitment to human rights and the principle of leaving no one behind, UNDP's approach reflects the complexity of Timor-Leste's development challenges and the country's own priorities and ambitions.