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Improved rural roads in Timor-Leste lead to better livelihoods and inclusiveness
An ILO initiative to involve local contractors and communities in the rehabilitation of rural roads is helping provide jobs, improve livelihoods and promote inclusiveness in Timor-Leste.
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Local communities benefiting from market linkages to agro-forestry areas in Timor-Leste
The rural road project has benefited local communities, providing better access to markets, farms, public health, education and community services.
Better road access for improved local economic and social development in Timor-Leste
The recently inaugurated 3.6 km road rehabilitation under Roads for Development (R4D) programme has improved living conditions and economic empowerment of local community of Betano-Loro in Manufahi Municipality, Timor-Leste.
The ERA Agro-Forestry Project closes 3rd Batch training programme and launches new trial contracts in Timor-Leste
The training of contractors, engineers and supervisors is critical in facilitating access and market linkages within rural agroforestry communities in Timor-Leste. The ILO in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works has implemented this with...
ILO and 10 contractors sign agreements for COVID-19 response in Timor-Leste
The ILO in collaboration with Directorate for Roads, Bridges and Flood Control (DRBFC) signed contracts with 10 local contractors as part of implementation of US$ 550,000 ILO Regular Budget Supplementary Account (RBSA) COVID-19 Response funding.
The European Union and National Authorising Officer visit Lariguto-Builale road linking agro-forestry communities of Timor-Leste
The European Union (EU) supports ERA Agro-Forestry Project which provides sustainable livelihoods and access to markets to Timor-Leste’s rural agro-forestry communities through road access.
EU and ILO hand over two compaction rollers to Timorese contractors and give guidance to workers on protection against new COVID-19
The handover ceremony took place at the Don Bosco Training Centre in the presence of the European Union Ambassador Andrew Jacobs, a Representative of the National Authorising Officer, a Representative from the Directorate of Roads, Bridges and Flood...
Timor-Leste continue to train local contractors for road rehabilitation
The training is part of the European Union funded programme “Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project ERA”.
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Paving the way to inclusive rural development in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste needs to promote sustainable, inclusive employment and growth in its rural areas, where 70 per cent of the population live, if it is to achieve its development targets. To help, an ILO infrastructure project is finding work for women and...
Project Brief (2019): Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project (ERA Agro-Forestry)
ILO 100 on the International Women's Day
ILO continue to engage more women in its project activities in Timor-Leste
The 2019 International Women’s Day celebration in Timor-Leste coincided with the ILO's celebration of its 100th anniversary of advancing social justice and promoting decent work.
ERA Agro-Forestry Project Launches its Second Training
The training is part of the European Union funded programme “Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project ERA”.
Livelihoods enhanced through labour-based road project
The Department of National Roads, Bridges and Flood Control (DNRBFC) and ILO launched the first Trial Contracts for the Enhancing Rural Access – Agro Forestry Labour-Based Road Rehabilitation Project in the Baucau Municipality of Timor-Leste.
Flyer for the ERA-AgroForestry launch: the first trial contracts in Baguia
ERA Agro-Forestry project held a launching ceremony for the first trial contracts in Baguia.
What is ERA Agro-Forestry doing for contractors in Timor Leste?
Capacity Building for Contractors, especially for local small and medium Contractors is a “buzz word” in developmental circles owing to the colossal amounts that are spent on infrastructure, its impact on employment and the realization that true...
Milestone attained with take-off of contractor training programme
The ERA Agro-Forestry Project seeks at capacitating 40 contractors, together with central government and municipal officials to construct and supervise rural roads within agro-forestry areas.
Agro-Forestry development is on the move
The ERA Agro-Forestry project organized its Inception Workshop for presentation of the progress achieved during the first 5 months of implementation.
Project Brief: Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project (ERA Agro-Forestry)
EU, ILO and Timorese Government sign agro-forestry project worth EUR 12.2 Million
Representatives from the European Union (EU), the ILO and the Timor-Leste Government signed an agreement of € 12.2 million for a rural development project to be developed by 2021 in six municipalities in the country.
Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project (ERA Agro-Forestry)
The Project aims to contribute to a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable development in Timor-Leste, through improved rural access, the creation of employment, economic and domestic revenue opportunities through agro-forestry development, and a...