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The Government of Timor-Leste (“GTL”) has established the National Development Bank of Timor-Leste, S.A. (“BNDTL”), pursuant to Decree-Law No. 32/2025, of 10 October, as a wholly State-owned development financial institution mandated to support sustainable economic growth, promote financial inclusion, and advance the implementation of national development priorities.

The Government of Timor-Leste, through the Steering Committee composed of the Vice Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Tourism, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment, hereby invites qualified professionals to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for senior management positions within BNDTL.

This IEOI intends to identify and assess the availability of duly qualified national and international candidates, to begin the implementation of a structured, transparent, and competitive recruitment process.

The recruitment process forms part of the preparatory steps toward the formal appointment of BNDTL’s senior management.

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On April 9^th and 10^th, 2026, Marcos da Cruz, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Forests, led two initiatives in the municipalities of Aileu and Ainaro to promote agricultural mechanisation and increase rice production as part of the sector’s modernisation strategy. 

In Aileu, the mechanised rice-planting campaign was launched on a 17-hectare plot in the Aslimhati hamlet, Hoholau village. The initiative was supported by an irrigation system built in 2025 that supplies water to agricultural areas and enables the use of modern machinery.

During the event, the Minister emphasised the need to increase agricultural production and ensure food security by introducing improved agricultural practices and greater mechanisation. He also stressed the importance of identifying the key challenges farmers face to improve productivity and align production with market demand.

The President of the Aileu Municipal Authority expressed his gratitude for the support provided to farming communities and called for the responsible use of the distributed equipment and for strengthened coordination between farmers and agricultural extension services.

In Ainaro on April 10^th, the Minister observed a similar mechanised rice-planting operation using tractors and other agricultural machinery provided by the Ministry. The initiative focused on previously abandoned areas, which were restored by regulating watercourses and preparing the land for cultivation.

Whilst there, the Minister also inspected the site for the Loegolo irrigation system, which is intended to support agricultural production and supply water to farming areas. The initiative forms part of the Government’s efforts to revitalise agricultural land and increase domestic production through mechanisation, improvements to irrigation infrastructure, and direct support for rural communities.

Municipal authorities, agricultural service technicians, law enforcement officials, and local communities – including farmers and community leaders – took part in the activities.

On April 7^th, 2026, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Forestry, Marcos da Cruz, met at his ministry with the Japanese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Yamamoto Yasushi, and the representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Fukulmori Daisuke, as part of the 4th meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee for the project “Community-Based Landscape Management for Strengthening Climate Resilience and Reducing Deforestation in Watersheds,” which covers seven municipalities. 

The project, funded by the Green Climate Fund and JICA and supported by the Government, has been underway since 2022 and focuses on 60 villages (suco) across 14 administrative districts, covering four priority watersheds: Mota (river) Comoro, Mota (river) Lacló, Mota (river) Karau Ulun, and Mota (river) Tafara.

As part of this initiative, regulations were developed at the hamlet level to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and to strengthen community-based management. Municipal authorities and the Government approved these regulations. Local committees ensure that their implementation is monitored through regular meetings.

“The project has already delivered tangible benefits to communities by introducing more effective agricultural and land management technologies and practices, including tree planting, compost production, climate-resilient farming techniques, and the rehabilitation of old coffee trees. “These interventions contribute to increased agricultural productivity and strengthened climate resilience,” said Minister Marcos da Cruz.

The Japanese Ambassador highlighted the project’s contribution to strengthening forest and environmental management, with a focus on participatory land use and adaptation to climate change, and emphasised Japan’s support through JICA and its collaboration with implementing partners.

The JICA representative noted that participatory planning for integrated land use has already been carried out in 60 villages, with the remaining areas nearing completion. This has enabled communities to establish land-use rules and to understand the impacts of climate change on their agricultural activities.

Presidents of municipal authorities and directors of municipal agricultural services from the seven municipalities covered by the project also attended the meeting.

The initiative forms part of the Government’s efforts to promote the sustainable management of natural resources and to strengthen the resilience of rural communities in the face of climate change.

TIMOR GAP, EP participated in the Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 31^st to April 2^nd, to promote national projects and strengthen relationships with partners in the energy industry. 

Over the three-day event, the TIMOR GAP booth welcomed industry professionals, service providers, and energy sector representatives, who held technical meetings and exchanged information on offshore and onshore activities. Several participants sought up-to-date information on the development of the Greater Sunrise project and other ongoing initiatives in Timor-Leste.

The Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Malaysia, Lisualdo Menezes Coimbra Gaspar, and representatives from the regional energy industry, including members of the Sabah Oil and Gas Services Council, also attended the event. International companies and industry organisations expressed interest in opportunities for cooperation and training, and exploratory discussions were held to develop future partnerships.

Representatives from various companies in the energy sector visited the stand to share experiences and identify potential areas for collaboration, including developing technical skills and participating in energy projects.

The Offshore Technology Conference Asia is a biennial international event that brings together professionals from the energy sector to share technical and scientific knowledge on offshore resources and environmental issues, serving as an important platform for exchanging experiences and establishing partnerships within the sector.

Last week, the Minister of Public Works, Samuel Marçal, paid a working visit to Indonesia, travelling to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bekasi, accompanied by Ana Paula da Cruz, President of the Institute for Equipment Management and Infrastructure Development Support (IGEADI, IP); Sonio Anuno Sarmento da Silva, Executive Director; and Izabel Maria Lay Guterres, Head of Procurement at the Ministry of Public Works, to strengthen national capacity in the management, operation, and maintenance of heavy equipment. 

The purpose of this working visit was to support the sustainability of public investments in equipment used for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, as well as for emergency response, including natural disasters.

During the visit, the delegation met representatives from various companies in the sector and toured technical facilities in Surabaya, Jakarta, and Bekasi. They observed the maintenance systems, after-sales services, and operational standards.

During the meetings, the Minister submitted formal requests for these companies to open offices in Timor-Leste to ensure technical assistance within the country, reduce response times for equipment maintenance, and improve the availability of spare parts.

The possibility of developing technical training programmes for Timorese professionals at IGEADI, IP, to enhance their skills in operating and repairing heavy equipment was also discussed.

The visit also included meetings on the Ministry of Public Works’ plan to acquire new equipment, with a focus on strengthening capacity to maintain the national highway network and respond to emergencies.

This initiative forms part of the Government’s efforts to improve the operational efficiency of the infrastructure sector and to ensure the sustainable use of Government-purchased equipment.

On April 10^th, 2026, Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, accompanied by Expedito Dias Ximenes, Secretary of State for Media, met with Timor-Leste’s focal points for the information sector under the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Pillar, which is led at the political level by the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI). 

The meeting is held pursuant to Order No. 01/M-PCM/III/2026 of the Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, dated March 12^th, which designates the national focal points for the communication and information sector within the ASEAN context and defines their responsibilities for coordination, institutional liaison, and monitoring activities under regional mechanisms.

Among the main topics discussed were the presentation and coordination of AMRI’s structure and its focal points within its operational framework. In this context, the main working groups associated with AMRI were also discussed, particularly at the Senior Officials’ Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI) level and its technical subgroups, covering content development, digital broadcasting, media literacy, and combating disinformation. AMRI meets periodically at the ministerial level, with technical work prepared by SOMRI within the ASEAN institutional framework.

In addition, the key guiding documents for the sector were identified and analysed, with particular emphasis on ASEAN’s strategic plans under the Socio-Cultural Pillar, the AMRI and SOMRI framework documents, and ongoing initiatives and action plans in the field of communication and information. The importance of ensuring Timor-Leste’s institutional alignment with these instruments was also emphasised, to guarantee active, coordinated, and consistent participation in regional efforts. The AMRI mechanism is part of ASEAN’s governance structure within the Socio-Cultural Pillar and reports to the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council and, ultimately, to the ASEAN Summit.

The team of designated focal points comprises officials and technical staff from the Office of the President of the Council of Ministers, the Secretariat of State for Media, Tatoli – the Timor-Leste News Agency, and Timor-Leste Radio and Television. It is responsible for ensuring technical coordination and inter-institutional liaison, as well as monitoring the implementation of decisions, programmes, and projects approved under ASEAN mechanisms in the field of communication and information, including regular reporting to the competent authorities on the progress of activities and commitments undertaken. At the national level, institutional preparedness initiatives have been developed in the information sector, including training and technical capacity-building efforts.