All publications: Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of
Fiscal Space for Social Protection in Timor-Leste
In this policy paper, fiscal space is understood as the resources available to a government derived from actively exploring and using all its possible revenue sources (Ortiz et al., 2017). This is based on definitions by the ILO, United Nations...
The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Timor-Leste at a glance (October 2023)
Timor-Leste has been active member of the ILO since the year of 2003. Currently, the work of the ILO in Timor-Leste is shaped within the framework of the tripartite approved Timor-Leste Decent Work Country Programme for 2022-2025 (DWCP).
An appraisal of EIIP’s longer-term development impacts
The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of how the project implementation related activities of the Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) generate long-term development impacts which arise out of: (a) the benefits for users...
Labour market policies for the youth in Timor-Leste: a Mapping exercise
The present study addresses a major information gap regarding the offer of labour market programmes in Timor-Leste, notably those specifically targeting youth.
Organizing domestic workers
Talking to policy makers / politicians about domestic work
This guide, developed in conjunction with the ASEAN Trade Union Council, equips advocates and champions to answer the questions often heard when talking to parliamentarians and policy makers about improving protection for domestic workers. It also...
Organizing domestic workers
Talking to service providers about domestic work
This guide, developed in conjunction with the ASEAN Trade Union Council, equips advocates and champions to answer the questions often heard when talking to service providers about improving their services for domestic workers. It also gives the...
Organizing domestic workers
Talking to trade unions/ affiliates/ members about domestic work
This guide, developed in conjunction with the ASEAN Trade Union Council, equips advocates and champions to answer the questions often heard when talking to trade unions and trade union members about organizing more domestic workers and working...
Policy Brief
Minimum wage response to COVID-19 and inflation crises: An Asia-Pacific region overview
This policy brief presents a comprehensive analysis of nominal and real minimum wages in the Asia-Pacific region from 2015 to 2022, taking into account the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of workers. Concentrating on 22 countries with...
South-South and Triangular Cooperation
CPLP-ILO Cooperation
The partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) is anchored in social justice, particularly Decent Work, and promotes tripartite dialogue along with South- South and...
Timor-Leste Labour Force Survey 2021 - Summary Report
Labour market
Timor-Leste Labour Force Survey 2021 - Final Report
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2021 in Timor-Leste provides robust data to present a comprehensive picture of the Timor-Leste labour market. It analyses various labour market indicators and provides detailed information disaggregated by sex, age and...
10 Years Roads for Development (R4D) - A Life Changer for Rural People in Timor-Leste
Until the end of 2022 – when the EIIP TA to R4D ended – about half of Timor-Leste’s network of 1,975 kilometres of core rural roads was brough in good condition and was under maintenance.
Green jobs
Timor-Leste: The Employment - Environment - Climate Nexus: Employment and environmental sustainability factsheet
The Employment-Environment-Climate Nexus Factsheets are a series produced for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This Factsheet provides key features of labour market and environmental sustainability performance in Timor-Leste, as well as...
Disability Inclusion in EIIP Stocktaking and way forward
This report assesses and provides recommendations on disability inclusion for the ILO’s Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP). It examines important challenges and good practices along the project cycle, calling attention to...
Social protection
Extending social health protection: Accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
This regional report documents and analyses country experiences and lessons on the extension of social health protection coverage in the Asia and the Pacific region. It provides a detailed account of progress made, challenges encountered and...
COVID-19 and the world of work
COVID-19: policy responses in Timor-Leste (Last updated: 27 September 2021)
Countries, including Timor-Leste, are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.
Measurement, awareness raising, and policy engagement project (MAP16) in Timor-Leste
COVID-19 and the world of work
COVID-19: policy responses in Timor-Leste (Last updated: 8 September 2020)
Countries, including Timor-Leste, are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.
COVID-19 and the world of work
COVID-19: policy responses in Timor-Leste (Last updated: 19 May 2020)
Countries, including Timor-Leste, are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.
COVID-19 and the world of work
COVID-19: policy responses in Timor-Leste
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak, Timor-Leste and its social partners have implemented decisive measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market. (Last updated:...