In an interview to be broadcast on Friday at 8:00 p.m., Minister José Honório highlights the main priorities and challenges of the national policy on higher education, science, and technology.

During the interview, the minister emphasised the need to improve the quality of university education, noting that enhancing teachers’ qualifications is an essential pillar for a more robust and competitive education. He also stressed the importance of promoting equal opportunities in access to higher education, ensuring that more young people across the country can benefit from academic training.

Another key point discussed was strengthening the link between educational institutions and the business sector to align academic training with labour market needs and boost national economic development.

The interview also addressed the coordination and regulation of the higher education system, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and quality across institutions. The minister also referred to the expansion of technical higher education across various regions as a means of decentralising access to education and promoting regional development.

On the international stage, José Honório addressed academic and scientific cooperation, emphasising the importance of strategic partnerships for knowledge exchange, innovation, and institutional capacity-building.

The full interview will be broadcast this Friday at 8:00 p.m., providing a comprehensive overview of the government’s priorities and strategies for the future of higher education in the country.

Sponsored by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, led by Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the “Government Page” TV Show is produced in partnership with Radio and Television of Timor-Leste and national media outlets. Hosted by Nélia Chaves, with Ika Moniz as executive producer, “Government Page” is a forum for institutional dialogue focused on the public interest, ensuring the population’s access to the executive branch’s key actions and decisions.