The World Bank In Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste has made great strides in securing lasting peace and stability. The nation continues to face challenges, with economic growth reliant on government spending and revenues from natural resources. The country’s key challenge is to translate this financial wealth into sustained prosperity.

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Jan 2024 Timor-Leste Economic Report

Timor-Leste economic grow forecast to pick up in 2024-2025 amid easing inflation, stable fiscal outlook.
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Seizing Opportunities of a Lifetime - The Timor-Leste Human Capital Review
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Drones can strengthen Timor-Leste's last-mile health service delivery during emergencies

Timor-Leste At-A-Glance

Timor-Leste is one of Asia’s newest nations. Significant progress has been made since independence, especially with regards to consolidating peace, rebuilding infrastructure and public services. However, Timor-Leste remains fragile as it contends with legacies of past conflict and the need to diversify its economy.

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Supporting Rehabilitation of Main Timor-Leste Road Network

The entire 110km road network from Dili to Ainaro connecting the north and south of the country will be upgraded allowing for faster, safer travels.

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Experts

Satu Kahkonen

Country Director for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini

Bernard Harborne

Country Representative for Timor Leste

Alief Rezza

Senior Country Economist for Timor-Leste

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Timor-Leste Economic Reports

Download our bi-annual report on the Timor-Leste economy and keep up to date with the latest economic indicators
What’s Possible in Timor-Leste?

We hit the streets of Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, to ask people what’s possible in one of the youngest nation in the world.

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What’s Possible in Timor-Leste?
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World Bank Dili Office

Avenida Marginal 42
Lecidere
Dili, Timor-Leste

+670 332-4649

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