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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Timor-Leste and ADB
ADB’s support to Timor-Leste is focused on building climate-resilient infrastructure and basic services, and strengthening the enabling environment for economic diversification.
In the Spotlight
Developing Timor-Leste’s Blue Economy
Blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihood, and job creation while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystems.
Towards Climate-resilient Roads in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Together with the Government of Timor-Leste and the National University of Timor-Leste, ADB is conducting a study to examine climate adaptation measures in the road sector.
Asian Development Bank and Timor-Leste: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Timor-Leste since 1999 with a focus on removing infrastructure bottlenecks and institutional constraints to open the way for more sustainable development.
ADB Appoints New Country Director for Timor-Leste
ADB has appointed Stefania Dina as Country Director for Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste Facts
ADB's Work in Timor-Leste
ADB has been supporting Timor-Leste since 1999 with a focus on removing infrastructure bottlenecks and institutional constraints to open the way for more sustainable development. ADB’s expanded portfolio is now supporting the government’s efforts toward economic diversification.
To date, ADB has committed 79 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $751.5 million to Timor-Leste.
Data: Timor-Leste
Forecasts are based on ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. Updated four times a year, it analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Development indicators for Timor-Leste, including a selection of economic, environmental, and social indicators used globally to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
ADB Projects in Timor-Leste View all projects
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BNCTL has come a long way since it began its gradual journey transforming into Timor-Leste’s first commercial bank with help from ADB and the Government of Australia.
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What's New
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ADB Announces More Concessional Lending Terms for Small Island Developing States
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Towards Climate-resilient Roads in Timor-Leste
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Asian Development Bank and Timor-Leste: Fact Sheet
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Appoints New Country Director for Timor-Leste
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| Statutory Reports and Official Records
Pacific Renewable Energy Program Annual Report (January-December 2022)
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Q&A: Narrowing the Development Gap: Follow-Up Monitor of the ASEAN Framework for Equitable Economic Development
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Landscape Study on Southeast Asia’s Aviation Industry: COVID-19 Impact and Post-Pandemic Strategy
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Working Together for a Resilient and Sustainable ASEAN - Masatsugu Asakawa
Contact: Timor-Leste Resident Mission (TLRM)
Rua Cabo Verde No 16, Posto Administrativo, Vera Cruz, Suco Motael, Aldeia Halibur, Dili, Timor-Leste
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
The Timor-Leste Resident Mission (TLRM) was opened in 2000 and provides the primary operational link for activities between ADB and the government, the private sector, civil society stakeholders, and development partners. The resident mission engages in policy dialogue, country partnership strategy development and programming, and portfolio management, while also acting as a knowledge base on development issues in Timor-Leste.
TLRM will be closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: 1 January (Monday)
- Holy Thursday: 28 March (Thursday)
- Good Friday: 29 March (Friday)
- Labor Day: 1 May (Wednesday)
- Restoration of Independence Day: 20 May (Monday)
- Popular Consultation Day: 30 August (Friday)
- All Saint's Day: 1 November (Friday)
- All Soul's Day: 4 November (Monday), in lieu of 2 November
- Proclamation of Independence Day: 28 November (Thursday)
- Christmas Day: 25 December (Wednesday)
Last updated: 17 November 2023