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Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.

Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.

From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.

Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.

Enhancing public asset management can help governments overcome the fiscal challenges brought by COVID-19.

This piece highlights how trade integration and investments in connectivity can help Timor-Leste to achieve its goal of sustainable and inclusive development.

Timor-Leste can improve its business environment by focusing on investment promotion efforts, strengthening investment facilitation, and using a more problem-driven approach.

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 give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.

Tackling undernutrition in children under 5 years of age requires political will, resources, and a focus on results.