Projects

2011

1. Enhancing Rural Access (ERA) Project - EEC (Timor-Leste)

   01 September 2011

   To substantially improve the quality of life of its people and to reduce the incidence of poverty, the Government has therefore prioritized the accelerated development and improvement of a well-connected and coherent road network and other key infrastructure, which is seen as being fundamental to the country’s development.

2. Promoting Decent Work through Integrating Employment in Industrial Policies and Sectoral Strategies in Southeast Asia

   01 July 2011

   As countries across the Asia and the Pacific region recover from the global economic crisis, many countries are looking to strengthen the foundations for a more inclusive and sustainable future through the promotion of job-rich growth. In Indonesia, the Government is taking forward a pro-growth, pro-poor, pro-job and pro-environment development strategy.

3. Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Project - 2

   03 January 2011

   The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme is a global technical assistance programme developed by the ILO to support small and medium sized enterprises’ (SMEs) development and create decent work. The SCORE programme aims to solve problems faced by SMEs through a short-term training for managers and employees, along with on-site expert consultations and guidance.

2010

1. Green Jobs in Asia - Indonesia

   14 December 2010

   To deepen ILO constituents understanding and commitments for the promotion of Gender sensitive green jobs opportunities and a just transition for workers and employers towards a low-carbon, climate resilient, environmentally friendly development in Indonesia.

2. Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project - IRL (Timor-Leste)

   01 October 2010

   The Timorese Government, in particular the Ministry of Economy and Development (MED) understands well that Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) is the engine for growth and poverty reduction. This project will support relevant public and private institutions to deliver need/market oriented services to entrepreneurs, promote a better coordination and alignment of private sector initiatives and contribute to “private-sector-sound” rural development strategy

3. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - AUS (Timor-Leste)

   01 June 2010

   The Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works), July 2008 to February 2012, is a Project which addresses the enormous twin challenges of job creation and the need for infrastructure improvement in Timor-Leste, contributing to employment generation, poverty reduction, economic growth and peace building through the rehabilitation, construction and maintenance of rural infrastructure using labour-based (equipment supported) work methods. The Project reflects the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) Development Strategy and will contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), by specifically addressing the following key challenges for poverty reduction in Timor-Leste: (i) Providing sustainable and productive employment opportunities (ii) Improving poor access to social services and markets (iii) Private sector development support (iv) Improving and maintaining rural infrastructure; and (v) Human resource development and institutional strengthening.

4. Community Mobilization for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion in Service Delivery (COMPASIS) Project (Timor-Leste)

   01 March 2010

   The UN agencies implementing this project sought the support of the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) to enable a multi-agency response to the social and economic needs of the vulnerable poverty-stricken local population within the Ermera and Oecusse districts of Timor-Leste. This multifaceted project meets the criteria for the Human Security approach, and is integral to the UN's input into the human security and sustainable development of Timor-Leste

2009

1. Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project (RACBP)

   01 September 2009

   This project aims to support the residents in targeted areas on Nias Islands by improving rural transport infrastructure in order to enhance access to economic and social services and facilities.

2. Decent Work for Domestic Workers in Asia-Pacific

   01 September 2009

   In June 2010, the International Labour Conference at Geneva adopted a resolution calling for the drafting of an international Convention and supplementary Recommendation to extend labour standards and social protection to the world's domestic workers. The International Labour Office in Asia and the Pacific has been working with our Constituents and civil society in anticipation of such a decision and is now preparing for the next ILC (June 2011) where these international instruments could be formally adopted.

3. Timor-Leste Labour Market Information Systems Project – Phase I Extension (Timor-Leste)

   30 July 2009

   Irish Aid has been providing funding for ILO’s technical assistance to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of Labour Market Information during December 2006-December 2008. During this period, a Labour Market Information Department (LMI) was created within the Secretariat of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE).

4. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - IRL (Timor-Leste)

   01 July 2009

   The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

5. Social Accounting Matrix Advisory Support And Monitoring Assistance (SAMASAMA)

   01 June 2009

   This project aims to enhance diagnostic and policy advisory capacities available in Indonesia through development of tools and monitoring and evaluation systems that analyze 1) the impact of public spending on employment and poverty reduction, and 2) the cost-effectiveness of the government investments.

6. Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Project

   01 May 2009

   The development objective of SCORE is that SMEs are more sustainable through being cleaner, more productive and competitive and provide more sustainable and decent employment.

7. Assessing and Addressing the Effects of Trade on Employment (ETE) in Indonesia

   01 January 2009

   Analysing and supporting formulation of effective and coherent trade and labour market policies that address the adjustment challenges that workers and employers face and expand opportunities for the creation of decent employment in developing countries.

8. Monitoring and Assessing the Progress of Decent Work (MAP)

   01 January 2009

   The realisation of decent work as a contribution to social justice and reducing poverty and income inequality in developing and transition countries.

9. Realizing Minimum Living Standards for Disadvantaged Communities through Peace Building and Village Based Economic Development (PELAGANDONG Project)

   01 January 2009

   The project aims to contribute to poverty reduction and peace building process in the Maluku Province through the development of sustainable livelihoods and economic activities in selected communities.

10. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - EEC (Timor-Leste)

    01 January 2009

    The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

11. Equality and Decent Work Promotion for Asian women through Prevention of Human Trafficking, Protection of Domestic Workers and Gender Capacity Building

    01 January 2009

    The Project aims to increase tripartite organizations and other development organizations their commitments to promote gender equality at work, prevent human trafficking, and protect domestic workers from labour exploitation.

2008

1. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - NOR (Timor-Leste)

   01 July 2008

   The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

2. Youth Employment Promotion Programme (Timor-Leste)

   17 March 2008

   The Government of Timor-Leste is taking a number of important initiatives to enhance education and skills training for young people and to expand the employment opportunities for young people as they enter the labour force. This Programme will support and build upon these initiatives, drawing upon ILO and World Bank expertise and tools in the areas of youth employment, training, entrepreneurship development and labour-intensive works.