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MSATM develops Joint National Programme to support the decentralization process

In the rural and remote Leohono village of Ossu sub-district in Viqueque located about 150 kilometers east of the Timor-Leste capital Dili, Mr. Mano Bosi (not his real name), knows the difficulty of accessing basic government services in a young nation where the state machinery is stretched to the limit and key services—and resources—are available mostly in the big city.

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UNCDF Executive Secretary reaffirms commitment during visit to Timor-Leste

From 7 to 9 August, Mr. David Morrison, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), visited Timor-Leste for the first time since he joined UNCDF in July 2008.

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Ireland increases assistance to Local Governance

In a boost to the decentralization process in the country, the Government of Ireland signed additional contribution of EUR 360,000 to the Local Governance Support Programme (LGSP), implemented under the Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSATM) with the joint support of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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Council of Ministers Approves Law Proposals on Local Governance

The Council of Ministers agreed yesterday (18/2), after a long discussion, to submit law proposals on the establishment of local government to the National Parliament. The Council of Ministers had already approved last week a law proposal on Administrative and Territorial Division and yesterday approved two more law proposals on Local Government and Municipal Elections. Together, these three law proposals are an important step in the decentralization process and establishment of municipalities.

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Download the law proposals submitted to National Parliament (Portuguese Only) in the Policy Section.

Local Governance Monthly Bulletin

New: January 2009 (English | Tetun | Portuguese)
- MSATM Minister invites development partners to discuss Joint National Decentralization Programme - DNDLOT Evaluates Minimal Conditions of the Local Development Programme in the 8 pilot districts

Publications

Fact Sheet on the Government's Plan to Establish Municipalities (PDF: Tetun Only)
LDP Factsheet (English, Tetun)
LGSP Program Document (English, Portuguese)
LGSP Brochure (English, Tetun)