Growing the Non-Oil Economy: A Private Sector Assessment for Timor-Leste
Asian Development Bank | July 2015
Abstract
This report investigates Timor-Leste’s potential to develop a vibrant, stable, and diversified economy that
is not dependent on oil revenues. Implementing challenging reforms across the private sector, banking
and finance, agriculture, infrastructure, and judiciary requires sound policies and effective legislation. The
Government of Timor-Leste shows promising reform appetite and willingness to engage the private sector in
developing alternate investment options to attract business to the country. Yet, significant challenges remain
to ensure that rebuilding efforts and institutions are managed effectively to benefit all Timor-Leste’s citizens.
This report was produced by the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative, a regional technical assistance
facility cofinanced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Australia, and the New
Zealand Government.
Citation
Asian Development Bank. 2015. Growing the Non-Oil Economy: A Private Sector Assessment for Timor-Leste. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5059. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-92-9257-007-1
Print ISBN
978-92-9257-006-4
Keywords
Development Economics
Economic assessment
Economic development projects
Economic Impact
Economic Development
Development Planning
Economic growth
Economics
Development
Private Sector
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