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Timor-Leste can give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.
Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.
Timor-Leste can improve its business environment by focusing on investment promotion efforts, strengthening investment facilitation, and using a more problem-driven approach.
This piece highlights how trade integration and investments in connectivity can help Timor-Leste to achieve its goal of sustainable and inclusive development.
Tackling undernutrition in children under 5 years of age requires political will, resources, and a focus on results.
To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
Optimize energy efficiency, use climate-friendly refrigerants, and leverage advanced digital technologies.
The EU’s regulation to reduce tropical deforestation caused by agriculture will be crucial, but it may impose severe short-term costs on smallholders.
Building the resilience of rice markets is key to ensuring food security amid increasing prices and climate risks in Asia and the Pacific.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.