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Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) - Final Evaluation Summary
Evaluation consultants: Matt Styslinger & Ben Fowler, MarketShare Associates
Business development
The neatest vegetable plot in Timor Leste
A couple of years ago Juanico Soares saw an opportunity to improve his and his family’s lives by partnering with Josephina Farm, a Timorese owned enterprise that provides agriculture support and buys vegetables from farmers for on-sale to Dili...
Their stories, our impact
A series of human stories on entrepreneurship and business development of the ILO-BOSS Project
Business development
Unlocking a herbal business opportunity in Timor-Leste
Thirty-six year old Ruben da Silva Gusmao knows that he will not be an employee for the rest of his life. He is motivated to become an entrepreneur, considering the vast unlocked business opportunities in the Timor-Leste market.
Skills development
Delicious original meatball business
Two years ago, realizing that no meatballs made by Timorese were available at local supermarkets, a 42-year-old woman, Luisa Maria S. da Silva, was inspired to become a supplier of fresh meatballs.
Skills development
Zety’s dedication and strength
Behind her calmness and softness, there lies great enthusiasm and strength. Lizete Maria Maia dos Santos, 42 years old, is one of few women in Timor-Leste working as a Village Livestock Worker, and has done so since 2003.
Skills development
The skilled butcher from Ebai Talho, Timor-Leste
Jeferino Aleixo Saldanha’s hands skilfully cut and slice the fresh beef into a variety of ready-to-cook cuts - sirloin, tenderloin, rump steak, cube roll and rendang. He also expertly trims the fat from the meat and ensures its hygiene and quality...
Tourism development
Improving the tourism potential of Atauro Island, Timor-Leste
Atauro is a small island close to Dili, the capital city of Timor-Leste. The country is located in the Coral Triangle known for its rich and abundant marine life. The pristine natural environment is its biggest draw. With rugged mountains and a long...
Enterprise development
Felix Manuel: “I aspire to make my clothing label famous”
“I aspire to open a ready-to-wear clothing store with my own label in Timor-Leste, and I desire to make my label, Hare Cloth Apparel, famous in this country,” said 26-year-old Felix Manuel de Jesus Amarel, showing his determination to achieve his...
Young entrepreneur of Timor-Leste
University student’s canteen business opportunity
Becoming an entrepreneur is the dream of a 20-year-old girl named Maria Mazarela Lay. This beautiful, tall girl has started a canteen business in Timor-Leste’s State University, where she is studying economy management. The canteen specializes in...
Innovative business
Jaime Lemos’s innovative chicken business
Age is no barrier to starting an innovative new business. At the age of 60, Jaime Lemos C. Moris founded and opened a kampong chicken business in the Lautem district, Timor-Leste, called Copanhia Panirasa Dinaste Lda.
Business development
Talho Moris’ Butcher Shop: Fresh meat business in Timor-Leste
A cool and clean atmosphere welcomes customers entering Talho Moris’ butcher shop at Bemori Street in Dili, Timor-Leste. A refrigerated display unit showcasing the various fresh meat cuts helps the consumers to choose what they need. Unsurprisingly,...
Tourism sector: Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project - Intervention report
This report is one in a series of intervention reports, with a focus on the development of the tourism sector delivered in collaboration with the ILOs key counterpart, the Institute for Business Support (IADE).
Horticulture sector: Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project - Intervention report
This report is one in a series of intervention reports, with a focus on the development of the horticulture sector delivered in collaboration with the ILOs key counterpart, the Institute for Business Support (IADE).
Cattle sector: Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project - Intervention report
This report is one in a series of intervention reports, with a focus on the development of the beef cattle sector delivered in collaboration with the ILOs key counterpart, the Institute for Business Support (IADE).
BDS sector: Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project - Intervention report
This report is one in a series of intervention reports, with a focus on business development services (BDS) delivered in collaboration with the ILOs key counterpart, the Institute for Business Support (IADE).
Timor-Leste tourism (flyer)
Tourism is recognized as having good potential to increase employment and grow revenue for Timor-Leste
Atauro, Timor-Leste tourism catalogue
This brochure is one of our tourism development initiatives, supported by BOSS Project (IADE/ILO) with Irish Aid/New Zealand Aid funding. Do come and visit Ataúro soon.
Atauro, Timor-Leste tourism flyer
This flyer is one of our tourism development initiatives, supported by BOSS Project (IADE/ILO) with Irish Aid/New Zealand Aid funding. Do come and visit Ataúro soon.
Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises in Timor-Leste
The Government of Timor-Leste is implementing the Guide for Economic Reform and Growth (GRFE) led by the Minister of State, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (MECAE). The Guide aims to boost private investment, sustainable employment and...