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International Youth Day

Your voice, Our Future

Youth Participation in Policy Making

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Empowering Youth, One Stop at a Time

On International Day of Democracy, learn how UNDP's Demokrasia Bis is driving inclusive democracy across Timor-Leste, bridging the gap between governance structures and youth, especially those in remote areas

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Seeds of Change

How Small Grants Programme is supporting rural communities livelihoods across Timor-Leste

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Press Release
Strengthen Democracy through Media Capacity Building

UNDP and National Press Council signed a Letter of Agreement (LOA) to increase media capacity in promoting participatory democracy, within the framework of Strengthening RTTL project, supported by a $6 million grant from the Government of Japan.

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Fostering Youth Civic Engagement for an Inclusive Democracy

UNDP Supports the National Parliament of Timor-Leste on the 3rd Edition of Parlamento Jovem

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Stories
Coconut Oil Dreams: Victor’s Inspiring Rise

Victor, a young entrepreneur from Timor-Leste, transformed his coconut oil business, Monte Group, from humble beginnings into a thriving enterprise. Learn how he overcame challenges leading to a 75% increase in income and employment for community members.

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Press Release
Youth Leading the Way: UNDP and MJDAC celebrate International Youth Day

Celebrating the power of youth in driving a digital and sustainable tomorrow

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Stories

Lighting Up Dreams

In the remote village of Ilimano, Timor-Leste, 14-year-old Agripina’s access to education improved dramatically. Discover how solar energy is illuminating houses and children's futures in remote villages of Timor-Leste.

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What We do?

Since 1999, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been at the forefront of Timor-Leste's journey towards prosperity. As the leading development organization in the country, UNDP has played a pivotal role in supporting democratic reforms, fostering inclusive growth, promoting conflict resolution and advancing green solutions while pushing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) forward. 

Our Impact

119,702

people

benefitted from emergency employment

84,976

people

benefitted from Climate-Resilience Infrastructure

US$5,4

million

delivered for Health Procurement

5,542

students

benefitted from the ICT training

859,613

voters

registered in Timor-Leste

450

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in Nino Konis Santana National Park

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