Government of Timor-Leste

On May 6, in the Lautém district, the Minister of Economy and Development, João Mendes Gonçalves launched the BOSS project (Business Opportunities Support Service) and inaugurated the Business Development Centre (CDE) building.

“The BOSS Project had the support of the Irish Aid International Agency, through the ILO, and the responsibility for implementation with the Ministry of Economy and Development (MoED) and the Economic Development Support Institute (IADE), through the National Directorate for Rural Development (DNDR). The project aims at supporting and developing programs for local business capacity building in the Lautém district”, informed the Minister of Economy and Development.

The Minister appealed to the population, to the local business persons and to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIDL), to contribute to this project, which will benefit the population, making jobs available and allowing progress for the economy , helping the communities to overcome difficulties.

The Head of the Irish Aid Mission, Eoghan Walsh, also expressed hiss contentment “I’m pleased to participate in this event here in the Lautém district. I appeal to the business persons to increase their income, not only by buying and selling products but also because Lautém is one of the localities that is more favourable for tourism since there are many foreigners that visit this place. Tourism disseminates culture and history and at the same time shows the natural richness, such is the of example Konis Santana National Park”.