From pages 46-61 of the Government Plan proposed to Parliament 20 July 2018

Unofficial English translation by La’o Hamutuk.

3. CONTINUE TO DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE

“A central pillar of the Strategic Development plan is to construct and maintain various productive
infrastructure.”
Infrastructure is crucial to economic and social development, in terms of the scale and costs associated
with implementing an infrastructural network, and is an enormous challenge when trying to support
productivity levels, job creation and the development of the private sector on a national level.
For this reason, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating is an essential part of this strategy.
Therefore, in the short term, the Government is proposing to make a detailed survey of all infrastructure
and projects in progress, by reevaluating, correcting and restructuring the infrastructure plan, combatting
asymmetries and plugging the many holes that still exist in terms of basic infrastructure in the country.
One of the main priorities for the Government, with regard to the infrastructure sector, is demanding more
professionalism on the part of human resources and contracted firms in this sector, and to implement
institutional reform that includes better planning, monitoring, inspection and supervision of projects and
work in progress. Considering that, to build a modern and productive economy, it is important to continue
to carry out considerable investment in large-scale infrastructure, and it is important to guarantee quality
construction and assure their cost-benefits, thus projecting future investments needed for operation,
maintenance and assessment of available resources and future sustainability.
This infrastructure plan is intended to combat extreme poverty in the country.
In this context, through the construction of basic infrastructure, we also want:
• To create better health conditions, including physical, mental and social well-being of citizens, namely:
facilitate access to primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare provisions; to improve the physical
environment, including roads and secure bridges and consider the construction of infrastructure,
minimising the risks of pollution and environmental degradation and, therefore, investing in urban
cleaning; to facilitate and promote access to clean housing with the conditions necessary for public
health; to create the basic sanitation conditions and access to electricity for 24 hours a day, throughout
the country;
• To create better conditions for education, through more and better access to educational facilities,
professional training and a culture of consumption (consuming education). This also includes the
supply of water, basic sanitation, electricity, access to the internet and new information and
communication technologies;
• To create conditions for private investment and economic growth: by providing better transport,
communication conditions and energy supply, it is possible to boost and diversify the economy.
However, this should be planned in accordance with regional potential, and the multiplier effects in
other sectors should be considered, in order to extract economic dividends for everyone in the
population;
• To create favourable employment conditions by facilitating mobility and access to employment
opportunities, as well as opportunities that are a result of economic growth and the increasing private
investment in the country. However, above all, the process of constructing the necessary infrastructure
naturally requires a large variety and amount of labor, therefore it creates an opportunity to improve
qualifications and specialities, through the negotiation of contracts, between the government and the
contracted businesses, for the construction of major infrastructure projects.

3.1 Governance in the Infrastructure Sector

We propose to do a detailed survey that updates all the existing basic infrastructure and projects currently
in progress, for re-evaluation, correction and re-structuring of the infrastructure plan, ensuring quality
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construction and cost-effectiveness, and enabling design of the investments we will need in the future
investments, looking at operation and maintenance, to better understand available resources and future
sustainability.
For this, the Government therefore proposes, in more specific terms:
• To rationally and sustainably invest oil fund revenues into modern and productive basic infrastructure,
coordinating strategically their planning into developing other sectors and development policies;
• Improve the management of the Infrastructure Fund, constituted in 2011, in order to continue to
implement the large-scale, multi-year projects, with priority for the projects that promote socio-
economic development of the country and, thus, contribute to combatting property and improving the
quality of life for citizens. The Infrastructure Fund will continue to fund, in addition to the basic
infrastructure projects, public building and projects in the areas of education, youth, sport, health,
defense and security, social housing and others such as financial systems and support infrastructure;
• Strengthen and enable the National Procurement Commission to increase the effectiveness, efficiency
and transparency of infrastructure related procurement processes, including the supporting funds for
all ministerial lines in procurement processes throughout the national territory;
• Strengthen and enable the National Development Agency for greater effectiveness, efficiency and
transparency in the infrastructure processes and proposals, including prior oversight and project
planning, as well as its implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of its management
functions;
• Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the infrastructure and major project investment
system, including procurement, contract management and payment system
• Strengthen systems for monitoring, inspecting, overseeing and evaluating infrastructure and large-scale
projects, both in terms of physical and financial performance;
• Establish a partnership between the Ministry of Public Work and the National University of Timor Leste
to strengthen the methods of quality control in infrastructure construction;
• Continue to evaluate and certify construction companies and civil, technical consulting;
• Develop and modernize standards and criteria for the construction of basic infrastructure;
• Continue to supervise, monitor and evaluate the quality of the materials used in the construction of
infrastructure projects;
• Develop studies and analyses to enhance the use of local raw materials, as well as the use of other
goods and materials, with the view of reducing imports in order to fuel the growth of the infrastructure
sector;
• Increase the capacity of Timorese workers at the national, municipal and rural levels;
• Ensure, in future contracts, the better participation of Timorese labor, including better working
conditions, opportunities for training and work placements;
• Incentivize participation of the national private sector in developing infrastructure;
• Strengthen bilateral cooperation with other countries, for cooperation in public works infrastructure;

3.2 Road Network

The Government will continue to implement the infrastructure plan referring to the road network of the
country, including the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of national, municipal and rural roads,
according to the intentional quality and safety criteria.
In this context, we highlight the following actions and main goals:

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• Rehabilitate all of the rural roads, using local companies (PED 2015 - 1270km) and implement the
Program of Developing Rural Roads and the Master Plan and Strategic Investment for Rural Roads;
• Rehabilitate all of the national, regional and urban roads (in the district capitals), according to
international standards (PED 2022);
• Carry out annual road condition monitoring studies on all of the rehabilitated roads to determine their
maintenance needs (PED 2015);
• Finalize the plan for the national bypass (PED 2015), having already begun the construction of Phase I
of the Suai-Zumalai highway, this should end very soon. The Government will have to review the
detailed design from Phase II to Phase IV, before launching the public procurement tender;
• Carry out monitoring studies on existing bridges in the country and ensure rehabilitation and
maintenance, as well as construct new bridges in the neuralgic areas of the country.
• Carry out flood control monitoring studies and continue to ensure the construction of retention walls
and gabion structures throughout the national territory;
• Complete the Dili-Manatuto-Baucau road connection according to the international standards (PED
2015) - (This bit is being built in 2 sections. Section 1, from Hera to Manatuto and current physical
progress is 30.45% and Section 2, from Manatuto to Baucau and current physical progress is 39%);
• Complete the Baucau-Lospalos-Com road connection - (This is being implemented and the current
progress is 5.61%. The Lautem section - Lospalos and Lautem - Com is still in the verification phase of
the design).
• Finalise the Manatuto-Natabora road connection according to international standards (PED 2015) –
Continue rehabilitation in two Sections: 1: The Manatuto-Laklubar (crossing) has 85% physical progress,
and in the second section, Laklubar (crossing-Natarbora is a slower, at 55%.
• Finalise the Dili-Aileu-Maubisse-Aituto-Ainaro-Cassa road project (PED 2015) - this project is divided
into 5 sections. The 4th section of Bandudato-Aituto has physically progressed 67.36% and the 5th
Section of Aituto has progressed 67.36% and the 5th Section of Aituto has a physical progress of
51.71%. The Ainaro-Cassa section, is divided into 2 and the 1st section is the construction of a new
alternative Road to the existing Road due to the ‘Jakarta II’ precipice. This section is still in the
rehabilitation phase and has a physical progression of 60%.
• Complete the Suai-Beaco road project (PED 2015). This project is divided into 4 sections. The 1st
section, Suai-Zumali (Fatukai), has reached a physical progress of 80%. For the other Sections, revisions
of the detailed drawings should be made, including to the soil survey. In the South Coast area, the
existing road network from the Salelel to Zumalai border (Harekain) and the Zumalai-Bobonaro section
are still being rehabilitated;
• Finalize the rehabilitation project for Suai-Cassa-Hatu Udo-Betano-Natarbora-Viqueque-Beaco (PED
2022) –( it will be necessary to rehabilitate this road network;
• Also finalize the construction of the roads. 1 - Maliana–Cailaco –Hatolia–Ermera; 2 - Tutuala–Valu; 3 -
Com–Cruzamento Fuiloro; 4 - Cruzamento Metinaro–Laclo; 5 - Manatuto–Laclo; 6 - Tilomar–
Cruzamento Fatumean; 7 - Ainaro–Bobonaro; 8 - Baucau–Venilale – Ossu – Viqueque (public tender
phase); 9 - Aituto–Hatubulico– Letefoho–Gleno (feasibility study and detailed design phase);
• Prepare the designs and the studies for the construction of the roads 1 - Iliomar–Uato Carbau; 2 - Uato
Carbau – Uato Lari - Viqueque; 3 – Viqueque – Lacluta; 4 - Dilor–Natarbora – Betano – Same; 5 –
Manatuto – Laclo; 6 - Aileu – Liquidoe; 7 - Cruzamento Remexio – Remexio; 8 - Suai – Fatululik; 9 –
Lospalos – Lore – Iliomar; 10 - Cruzamento Lolotoe – Lolotoe; 11 - Ainaro – Hatu Udo and between
others.

3.3 Water and Basic Sanitation

Clearly strengthened investment in access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation is urgently needed.
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The absence of these infrastructures seriously affects the public health and quality of life of the population,
promotes the spread of diseases, mortality and poor development of children.
Investment in water and sanitation is an investment in health, education, the environment and economic
growth. It will improve business opportunities and productivity in the country. Strategic investment in
these areas is essential for economic growth and the well-being of the population.
In this context, the Government recognizes that there has been no substantial investment in this sector to
date, and that investment in basic sanitation is a priority, as well as a sustainable way to combat poverty.
The Government's objectives in this area are:
• Provide general, secure and sustainable access to water supply, for the private consumption of every
citizen, as well as for agriculture, trade and industry;
• Improve indicators in the areas of health, education, social and economic development through the
provision of access to safe water and basic sanitation throughout the country;
• Ensure that all Timorese have access to improved basic sanitation across the country through a self-
sustaining and high quality sewer system, including the construction of treatment centers, and provide
access to public sanitary facilities in the capital and the municipalities;
• Ensure quality drainage systems in Dili and in all municipalities;
• Invest in the rehabilitation, improvement and extension of irrigation systems, especially in rural areas,
in close coordination with the agricultural sector, in order to ensure food self-sufficiency and fight
against malnutrition in the country;
• Ensure the technical training of Timorese in the water and sanitation sector and the institutional
capacity of entities and bodies that oversee, implement, monitor the sector;
• Create mechanisms of resilience to climate change and prevent their possible effects on water and
sanitation infrastructures.
In order to achieve these objectives, the Government will develop the following actions and achieve the
following goals:
• Ensure that 75% of the rural population of Timor-Leste has access to reliable and sustainable drinking
water (MDP 2015);
• Ensure that all public schools are linked to piped drinking water (PED 2020);
• Create inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms to develop a strategic and consistent water
management plan;
• Approve and implement the Plan for Investment Policies and Institutional Reform 2018-2030, in order
to comply with the goals set out in the Strategic Development Plan and the 6th Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG). This plan will identify the necessary investments for water supply and
sanitation throughout the country, as well as the necessary legislation for the sector. It also foresees
the creation of a public entity, in the sphere of indirect state administration, such as a Public Institute
or a Public Company;
• Develop and implement additional studies, analysis and investment plans to guide decision-making to
the best options for investment in the water sector;
• Develop and implement additional studies, analysis and investment plans that guide decision-making to
the best sustainable options for maintenance and operation of water supply systems
• Approve the National Policy for the Management of Water Resources;
• Approve the National Policy for Water Supply;
• Approve the necessary legal framework for the implementation of water resource management and
water supply policies;

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• Implement the Dili Water Supply and Sanitation and Master Plan, and other municipal capitals;
• Reform the institutional model of the sector as a public sector with greater autonomy, efficiency and
sustainability, in order to implement the Government's strategy and for effective technical and
economic regulation;
• Identify new water sources, including desalination, construction of reservoirs and water treatment
facilities throughout all parts of the nation and continue to expand the water supply network
throughout all parts of the nation
• Review policy and projects related to irrigation systems, according to more modern techniques and
methodologies, for the construction of more reliable and resilient irrigation systems, including
groundwater-based irrigation systems;
• Ensure that all urban areas throughout the municipalities have improved sanitation facilities (PED
2020);
• Connect all homes to existing sewage systems in Dili and, where this is not possible, ensure connection
to septic tanks or access to communal toilets (PED 2020);
• Improve co-ordination with development partners in cooperation projects on the provision and
management of water supply and sanitation in rural areas, in order to guarantee the necessary
investments in rural communities;
• Approve and implement the Tariff Policy that includes differentiated tariffs for different consumers,
both private, commercial and industrial;
• Develop appropriate infrastructures, including operation and maintenance systems, for the collection,
treatment and disposal of sewage (PED 2020);
• Improve the monitoring and control systems for the collection and treatment of waste water from
public, commercial, industrial, social and residential facilities;
• Implement existing legislation and regulations and develop integrated management systems for solid
urban waste;
• Implement the Dili Sanitation and Drainage Master Plan;
• Improve drainage systems in all municipalities, ensuring the construction of rainwater drainage systems
(PED 2020);
• Increase professional training and institutional capacity building projects for the development of water
and sanitation infrastructure, including maintenance and operation of the systems, in inter-sectoral
coordination with relevant governmental entities;
• Ensure the development of mechanisms for monitoring, prevention and action on climate change, with
the intention of minimizing their effects on water and sanitation infrastructure, in inter-sectoral
coordination with relevant government entities.

3.4 Energy
Access to a regular and reliable supply of electricity is a basic right and a foundation for economic growth in
Timor Leste. In this regard, continuing to invest in this sector is crucial to improving the quality of life for
the Timorese and in supporting the growth of industry, trade and tourism, it will also contribute to the
economic and social development in both rural and urban areas.
The Government, therefore, intends to continue to focus on updating and improving electricity
transmission and distribution systems, while investing in the expansion of renewable energy systems.

3.4.1 The Supply of Electricity

The Government will give priority to the following actions and goals:

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• Ensure that all people have access to electricity 24 hours a day, either by expanding the National
Electrification Program or by using renewable energy sources (PED 2015) - In all municipal capitals, the
population has access to electricity 24 hours a day and also in the Administrative Posts. Of the 452
sucos, 76% of them already have access to electricity and thus also 64% of total villages have access to
electricity. Regarding Atauro, a feasibility study has yet to be carried out in order to implement a
sustainable electrification plan for the island.
• Analyze the situation in rural areas, especially in the most remote areas, and develop a concrete rural
electrification plan, including connecting the small local area networks to the national grid or providing
renewable energy sources;
• Review the National Electrification Program, making use of this plan, to improve the production and
distribution of electricity throughout the country and continue the installation and maintenance of the
medium and low voltage lines;
• Reorganize the electricity sector and implement a new plan for the country;
• Restructure the provision of electricity to provide better service and better supervision, aiming for
greater efficiency in both operational and economic terms;
• Approve and implement a Tariff Policy that includes differentiated tariffs for consumers, both private
and commercial.

3.4.2 Natural Gas

Timor-Leste has access to vast gas reserves in the Timor Sea. The availability of natural gas for the
production of electricity has the potential to offer cheaper and cleaner fuel, compared to liquid fuels. In
environmental terms, for the same amount of electricity produced, the carbon emissions of electricity
produced from natural gas are considerably lower than the electricity produced from diesel.
Following the signing of the Timor-Leste-Australia Treaty on the Maritime Borders in the Timor Sea, the
Government will begin negotiations with the oil companies for the development of the Greater Sunrise
field and will seek to ensure the construction of gas processing facilities on the south coast of Timor-Leste.
In this context, it will develop feasibility and sustainability studies on the use of natural gas for the
production of electricity, making efforts to use energy that is less costly and takes into account
environmental issues.

3.4.3 Renewable Energy

Renewable energy sources can contribute to economic growth and reduce poverty levels in remote rural
areas. In addition, they contribute to a less polluted environment, and mitigate the impacts of climate
change, and comply with the commitments made at international conventions.
In this context, studies will be resumed for the implementation of renewable and non-polluting energy
production projects, such as:
• Hydroelectric Energy: produced with resources to water currents, according to feasibility studies on the
potential of hydroelectric projects;
• Wind Energy: according to the preliminary studies already carried out, especially in mountainous
regions, where there is potential to install wind turbines, such as in the wind farms of Lariguto and
Bobonaro;
• Solar energy: further develop studies and promote initiatives using the favourable climate of Timor-
Leste and the daily sunlight rates for the installation of solar energy production systems;
• Biomass Energy: increase studies and projects for the production of energy through plants, agricultural
residues and animal waste, as well as household and industrial waste, which can be transformed into
biomass and converted into electricity.
Therefore, the Government will recommend the following actions:

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• Establish a Renewable Natural Resources Office to coordinate actions at the inter-sectoral level, carry
out feasibility studies and analyses relevant to this sector and be responsible for the implementation of
renewable energy projects, including management, monitoring and evaluation (in part, this is already
included in the objectives of the PED);
• Continue to invest in the rural electrification program through technical and financial support to
communities for the production and use of renewable energy sources,
• Ensure that half of the electricity needs are generated through renewable energy sources (PED 2020);
• Resume feasibility studies on the potential of Mini-Hydro construction throughout the country;
• Build the Lariguto and Bobonaro plants as a model of wind development (PED 2015);
• Ensure that at least about 100,000 households have access to solar energy systems (PED 2020);
• Develop the potential of solar energy through the Dili Solar Center (PED 2015);
• Develop a feasibility study for the construction of a thermoelectric plant to generate energy from
domestic and industrial waste from Dili (PED 2015).

3.5 Transportation
To create conditions for economic growth, and improve and increase the circulation of people and goods, it
is fundamental to implement the vision outlined in the Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030.
As such, it is imperative to improve the land, sea and air transport system and to put in place a weather
forecasting system which, among other things, offers safety particularly with regard to air traffic. Thus, the
Government should review the situation regarding the transport sector, approve the Integrated Master
Transport Plan, improve the institutional capacity of the sector and train the necessary human resources.
The Government will continue to produce the necessary legislation and implement the existing legal
framework, in an integrated way, to ensure transport safety and ensure inter-sectoral coordination.
The public transport safety system will be improved by implementing a structure for recording, analyzing
and reporting transport related activities that could cause injury, death, loss or property damage. The
structure will, among other things, investigate transportation accidents and provide transport safety
recommendations.

3.5.1 Land Transport

The Government will continue to promote the development of public, private and terrestrial transport,
including the development of infrastructures and support facilities. This includes adequate road signs and
the guarantee of their compliance, which is feasible throughout the country.
For urban areas, traffic management measures will be updated to respond to certain situations. Traffic
technologies, such as the use of innovative transport systems (eg, modern signaling at intersections for
traffic monitoring), will be deployed to better manage traffic and promote passenger safety. The
Government will endeavor to develop, approve and implement a national road safety and prevention
policy.
The comfort and safety of public transport passengers will be improved. The high quality public transport
system will be introduced in appropriate ways so that passengers have access to a more comfortable,
efficient and safe public transport network.
Also in this area, and in order to improve public transport services available, the Government will make
efforts to expand and modernize support facilities such as terminals and various services provided to the
public.
It will also seek to ensure continuous monitoring of active operators, encouraging the improvement of their
services and compliance with applicable legislation, which should be subject to a review process to ensure
further improvement.

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3.5.2 Maritime Transport
The development of port infrastructure is fundamental for Timor-Leste to import goods and essential
equipment, which will strengthen and help the national economy to diversify.
The investment in port systems in the country will continue to include the development of the Tibar Port.
Operational efficiency and the installation of regional ports will be improved, including the development of
new regional ports, in order to guarantee that maritime transport is a viable option for the transport of
people and goods, as well as generating economic gains, especially for fishing communities.
With this in mind, the Government will:
• Build a supply base in Suai;
• Improve the port facilities in Com and Atauro;
• Build a port facility in Kairabela, Vemasse to facilitate the access to the sea and support the tourism
sector;
• Implement a Public-Private Partnership to construct the Tibar Port, which will be crucial in developing
the commerce and industry of the country;
• Ensure the operation of Tibar port, as the main port facility in the country;
• Determine the feasibility of constructing the Manatuto port and the creation of a national maritime
line, in order to facilitate cargo transport and a coastal connection, as well as providing maritime
transport services for people and goods in various parts of the coast;
• Restructure and modernise the Dili port, in order to convert it into a City Marina and a Cruise Port;
• Strengthen and regulate the maritime authority, including improving and modernizing the regulation
standards.

3.5.3 Air Transport

The air transport is a key service for transporting people and goods to and from the country. Its safety plays
a crucial role in developing our tourist, commercial business industry. To allow for more reliable air service
between Timor-Leste and regional and international destinations, efforts will be made to create the
conditions for more scheduled flights, for more destination options.
To meet the growing number of passengers, the planned improvements of the President Nicolau Lobato
Airport will be implemented.
Investing in air transport is fundamental in responding to future air traffic demand, associated with the
country’s economic growth.
With this in mind, the Government will
• Implement the National Policy for Civil Aviation;
• Reform the Administration of Airports and Air Navigation of Timor-Leste (ANATL) as the operator of
Timor-Leste airports, including the development of an analysis for capacity-building options in
contracting and management;
• Increase the capacity for the Civil Aviation Authority of Timor-Leste (AACTL) to effectively regulate the
air transport sector;
• Develop the Master Plan for the President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili and complete its
expansion, including the runway and ensure the necessary conditions for the airport to have modern
standards and have the capacity to circulate about one million passengers per year;
• Develop the Master Plan of Baucau Airport, including the rehabilitation of the runway

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• Develop feasibility studies for the municipal airports, in conjunction with the Executive Plans of
international airports, with the objective of completing a network of fully operational municipal
airports, including Suai, Baucau, Oe-Cusse, Ambeno, Lospalos, Maliana, Viqueque, Same and Atauro
• Operate Suai Airport

3.6 Weather
Continue to develop a meteorological system to support the needs in the areas of Civil Aviation, shipping,
agriculture and other public services.
The Government will, therefore, commission a study to assess the possibility of establishing a
meteorological laboratory and assess the human resources needs, draw up an investment study and
consider establishing bilateral cooperation mechanisms in order to produce this data, and create conditions
to make weather information available to the public.

3.7 Telecommunications
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a vital tool for enabling the digital economy, as a new
sector for economic growth, and for promoting good governance. The Government will guarantee that the
country has a reliable, secure and quality telecommunications network, which is crucial for developing the
socio-economic development of the Timorese population.
The ICT infrastructure of the country has improved significantly, following the introduction of a competitive
telecommunications market in 2012. Mobile service coverage (2G network) has moved to 96% of populated
areas, and access to 3G data services is now available in all municipalities and the 4G network was recently
launched in urban centres. Having achieved mobile services, the new challenge is the development of
broadband networks and services.
The Government will continue in its efforts to create a modern telecommunications network that connects
people to each other in Timor Leste and between Timor Leste and the rest o the world, in order to take full
advantage of advances global telecommunications, including production, diffusion and the use of
knowledge.
The Government, therefore, has these actions and goals:
• Implement a reliable fiber-optic submarine cable system linking Timor-Leste to a cable landing facility
in the region that allows the country to acquire capacity and competitive transmission lines for
connection to a global IP distribution center;
• Formulate and implement the necessary plans, such as a national broadband plan, a national
cybersecurity plan, electronic government plan, digital economy infrastructure pan and a digital
terrestrial television migration pan (DTTB), to provide the general direction of policy and guide all
infrastructure deployment and development interventions to install and develop infrastructure;
• Create a cybersecurity infrastructure. This Authority will operate as a National Agency overseeing a
cybersecurity strategy, operations and capacity development, as well as overseeing policy, projects and
programs of critical development in infrastructure.
• In order to accelerate capacity in science and engineering sectors that are needed to fuel new
economic growth, the government will strengthen the Network of Research and Teaching of Timor
Leste (TLREN), including the application of broadband dedication to TLREN’s submarine cable systems
to benefit the research and higher education institutions in the country.
• Reinforce and increase capacity for the Authority of National Communication (ANC), which would
include improving and modernizing its regulatory framework so as to respond to the increase in
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• Promote the development of a neutral Internet Exchange facility (“a carrier-neutral Internet exchange
point”) for operators to ensure fast and secure data transmission between Internet service providers
(ISPs) in the country;
• Ensure reliable, secure and accessible mobile phone coverage for all Timorese, including in rural areas;
• Strengthen the capacity of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (TL-SRIRT) to guarantee access
to a secure internet, accessible throughout the national territory.
• Promote the internet connection of the entire national education system and of all national health
systems as priority sectors;
• Establish e-government services to upgrade government networks.

3.8 Postal Service

The postal service is a really important public service that enables sending correspondence, books,
publications and other types of orders in the national territory, at relatively affordable prices, as well as
dispatch correspondence and other goods abroad.
The Government proposes for this area:
• To reform and develop Timor-Leste Post Office for more efficient, fast and affordable services, consider
the creation of municipal posts in liaison with central services;
• To introduce innovative systems in the post office in Timor-Leste to allow the delivery of orders up to
the level of administrative posts throughout the country;
• Develop a Postal Service Development Plan, including its municipal expansion

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