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The World Bank In Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste has made great strides in securing lasting peace and stability. The nation continues to face challenges, with economic growth reliant on government spending and revenues from natural resources. The country’s key challenge is to translate this financial wealth into sustained prosperity.

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December 2022 Economic Report

After a rebound in 2021, Timor-Leste's economy is on track to further grow in 2022 and in 2023, supported mainly by government spending.
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Timor-Leste Public Expenditure Review
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New Country Representative for Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste At-A-Glance

Timor-Leste is one of Asia’s newest nations. Significant progress has been made since independence, especially with regards to consolidating peace, rebuilding infrastructure and public services. However, Timor-Leste remains fragile as it contends with legacies of past conflict and the need to diversify its economy.

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Supporting Rehabilitation of Main Timor-Leste Road Network

The entire 110km road network from Dili to Ainaro connecting the north and south of the country will be upgraded allowing for faster, safer travels.

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Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste

The World Bank

Bernard Harborne

Country Representative for Timor Leste

Senior Country Economist for Timor-Leste

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Timor-Leste Economic Reports

Download our bi-annual report on the Timor-Leste economy and keep up to date with the latest economic indicators
What’s Possible in Timor-Leste?

We hit the streets of Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, to ask people what’s possible in one of the youngest nation in the world.

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Avenida Marginal 42
Lecidere
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+670 332-4649

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1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433

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