Asian Development Bank and Timor-Leste: Fact Sheet
Asian Development Bank | April 2009
Abstract
Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Timor-Leste as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. Timor-Leste had its independence restored in May 2002 and joined ADB in 2002. It has made significant progress since independence but faces many of the challenges common to postconflict states, including high levels of poverty, some fragility, weak public and private sector capacity, poor infrastructure, and limited economic opportunities. While it is now receiving considerable offshore petroleum revenues, Timor-Leste remains primarily an agricultural, subsistence economy.
Citation
Asian Development Bank. 2009. Asian Development Bank and Timor-Leste: Fact Sheet. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5816.Keywords
Financial & Private Sector Development
Private Sector Investments
Private Sector Participation
Private Sector Projects
Public Sector Infrastructure
Public Sector Management
Public Sector Projects
Private enterprises
Private ownership
Government
Public enterprises
Public finance
Infrastructure projects
Development projects
Financial loss
Central local government relations
Administration
Decentralization in government
Subnational governments
Government monopolies
Intergovernmental fiscal relations
Investment of public funds
Local finance
Government services
State governments
Municipal government
Bank failures
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