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Report on value chain analysis of the cattle sector in Bobonaro and Lautem districts, Timor-Leste

The ILO's Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) project, which resort under the Ministry of Economy and Development (MED), initiated a participatory value chain analysis using the ILO approach to Value Chain Development for Decent Work. The cattle sector in Lautem and Bobonaro districts had been selected by the District Economic Forum as the most potential sector for creating more income and employment opportunities for the poor communities in these districts.
Type: Report
Date issued: 20 June 2012
Authors: Timor-Leste. Ministry of Economy and Development.
Format available: 32 p.

The cattle sector is a sub-sector of the livestock sector, which falls under the agriculture sector in broader economic terms. Raising cattle is one of the most traditional livelihood activities in Timor Leste. In the country as a whole, 31% of households own cattle. It is important particularly to the rural poor households.

Tags: employment creation, incomes policy

Regions and countries covered: Timor-Leste, Dem. Rep. of

Unit responsible: ILO Country Office for Indonesia
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