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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.

Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.

To mainstream PPPs in the water sector, implement a holistic governance framework, foster an enabling environment, and incorporate transaction design.

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

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

A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments. 

Design a framework that minimizes extra-contractual renegotiations and upholds prudence and transparency.

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.