Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá

On December 8th, 2024, the Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Rural Development and Community Housing, Mariano Assanami Sabino, officially launched the project to implement integrated activities in Hamlets (Aldeia) Mota-Ikun, Village (Suco) Mota-Ulun (Kaitehu), in Liquiçá. It aims to strengthen the economic and social development of the local community through integrated and sustainable initiatives. 470070154 464967866645998 8460969914683330669 n 300x199 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá

The activities include fish farming, a cafeteria, sports fields, leisure spaces, and community tourism initiatives. These actions are in line with the Government’s strategy of fostering economic growth at the local level and promoting community organisation. Plans are also underway to build a lodge inspired by the traditional house of this Village (Suco) and a multi-purpose hall for events such as seminars and community celebrations. 470207420 464968713312580 5959991610866883854 n 300x199 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá

“With these activities, as well as improving the Hamlets (aldeias) economy, we aim to promote a change of mentality in society, encouraging joint work within a participatory democracy and stronger community organisation”, the Vice Prime Minister stressed during the event.

To materialise the project, the Government, through the Ministry of Rural Development and Community Housing, has allocated a budget of US$50,000. The Hamlets (aldeias) inhabitants will manage the project, ensuring that the income generated can be reinvested in other local initiatives. 470194699 464968809979237 5708693327067013403 n 300x199 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá

The Vice Prime Minister called on the community to look after the project responsibly, warning that in the event of mismanagement, the Hamlets (aldeias) might not benefit from future projects.

The ministry will continue to provide assistance, including training to empower the community to manage the project sustainably, thus ensuring even more solid and effective economic development for the Hamlets (aldeias). 470141123 464968606645924 2064457966537150589 n 300x199 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá

The Secretary of State for Livestock, José Vieira de Araújo; the Director General for Rural Development, Filipe Cardoso; the Director of Community Housing; the Director General for Corporate Affairs; representatives of the Secretariat of State for Cooperatives; the President of the Liquiçá Municipal Authority; local authorities; community members and other guests attended the ceremony. 470196383 464968833312568 3536209118269272937 n 300x199 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá 470142603 464968183312633 3231049560813673368 n 149x225 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá 470139155 464968969979221 2274005469077838940 n 300x199 Government Launches Integrated Community Development Project in Liquiçá

url: https://timor-leste.gov.tl?lang=en&p=41215