Timor leste history pdf documents

For timor leste, there are specific challenges in availability of data and related information on. Timor leste became an independent state on 20 may 2002, after 450 years under portuguese rule followed by 24 years under indonesian occupation. Security sector reform in timorleste 7 executive summary timor leste is a young country that has undergone a turbulent transition following 24 years of violent indonesian occupation. Apr 08, 2020 the official timor leste government website, documents. Contemporary history, a chronology of the main events since. Latest developments questions relating to the seizure. If you cant or dont want to leave timor leste, follow the advice of local authorities and minimise your risk of exposure to covid19. Over the last decade, timor leste has made substantial progress in state building and strengthening the economy, governance, and infrastructure. Pdf between the beginning of the external intervention in timorleste in.

Arrangement to support timor leste s priorities for social and economic development. Politics, history, and culture 2010, and is the current executive editor sea for the journal asian affairs. Conflict, identity, and state formation in east timor. A long way to independence the history notes that timor leste was under four. We recognise that what can be achieved through collaboration is far greater than what we can achieve on our own. Integrated mission in timor leste was finally concluded unmit 2012. Gender equality has been a fundamental principle in these efforts and remains key to achieving sustainable development into the future. Grainger chapter 2 focuses on the history of the timor oil company.

Timor leste is willing to steer towards a national and global commitment within the framework of land degradation neutrality with the focus on forests. The initial application if 3r principles in timor leste solid waste management. The nations commitment to peace, inclusion and institutionbuilding is the foundation for achieving all the sdgs. Timor leste became an independent country on 20 may 2002, after over more than 400 years of portuguese colonial rule followed by 24 year of indonesian occupation characterised by political and military oppression and human rights violations. This assessment examines gender issues across the different. We are proud of our role in forging relationships that are not limited to our performance as an oil and gas producer, and will ensure that conocophillips and the bayuundan joint venture make a lasting contribution in timor leste. A new mission, known as the united nations mission of support in east timor unmiset, was set up by resolution 1410 2002 unanimously adopted by the security council on 17. During the implementation of the undaf 20152019, we will witness the final year of the mdgs and enter into a new global development framework, one that timor leste is actively engaged in. A recent joint statement by the governments of australia and timor leste.

Timor leste s economic growth over the past decade has been fueled by its petroleum resources. An overview the four major phases of timor leste s history have. Before this time, the region had been a portuguese colony up until 1975 and was under indonesian sovereignty from 1976 to. Despite almost 500 years of direct contact with the west, the linguistic history of east timor has been relatively little studied to date.

Conocophillips highly values its relationship with timorleste and is proud of the benefits that bayuundan has delivered to the country over the past 15 years. Jun 19, 2017 of course there were many incidents that accompanied east timor while still joining indonesia, including various means against the indonesian military, to a referendum that resulted in independence. By the end of 2019, people of timor leste, especially the most disadvantaged groups, benefit from inclusive and responsive quality health, education and other social services. Timor leste comunity based development and infrastructure in timor leste. East timor includes the enclave of oecussi, which is located within west timor indonesia. East timorese, writing the national history is still too controversial a task, with tensions over the. The united nations development assistance framework undaf is the result of an ongoing consultative process intended to analyse how the united nations can most effectively respond to timorlestes national priorities and needs in a postconflict context. Timorleste, a small island nation located between australia and indonesia, is emerging from decades of occupation and conflict and is now in its longest period of stability since achieving independence in 2002. Timor was first colonized by the portuguese in 1520. Since independence, usaid has supported timorlestes efforts to establish strong, democratic institutions and a viable economy. In 1859, the dutch concluded a treaty with portugal to determine the border between the portuguese timor presentday timor leste and the dutch timor western timor. Timorleste and the central bank of timorleste bctl as the producers andor. The project is directed by brad simpson, an assistant professor of u.

The ministers committed to promoting gender equality, womens empowerment and inclusion, including through all joint development activities. The two countries have defined most of their borders. Australian journalist michael richardsons photographs and reportage from preinvasion timor leste have a special place in the new nations history. Document of the world bank report no 44468 project performance assessment report timor leste first transition support program p075796 second transition support program po82 190 third transition support program p083894 june 30,2008 country evaluation and regional relations independent evaluation group world bank. Timorlestes economic growth over the past decade has been fueled by its petroleum resources.

It includes the eastern end of island of timor, the enclave of oecusse and the islands of atauro and jaco. East timor time line chronological timetable of events. The former portuguese ter ritory, a colonial backwater. Having gained independence in 2002 after decades of conflict, the country is now working to build its new. Corruption and anticorruption in timor leste 2 1 overview of corruption in timor leste background extent of corruption timor leste is one of the newest states in the world, having achieved independence in 2002. East timor, island country in the eastern lesser sunda islands, at the southern extreme of the malay archipelago.

Before this time, the region had been a portuguese colony up until 1975 and was under indonesian sovereignty from 1976 to 1999. The main exports were coffee, with 73% of the total, followed by. Australia returned ththe documents on 12 may 2015 timor leste. This document does not represent the official views of unmit or the united nations organisation. The first inhabitants are thought to be descendant of australoid and melanesian peoples. The latest parliamentary polls on 7th july, 2012 were considered an. The history of the first indigenous peoples in timor leste has been traced back some 40,000 years through archaeological sites and rock paintings. Final country report of the land degradation neutrality. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Together with sumba, babar and associated smaller islands, timor forms the southern outer archipelago of the lesser sunda islands with the inner islands of flores, alor and wetar to the north, and beyond them sulawesi timor is the principal island of the outer banda arc, which has been upthrust by collision with. As a new country, timor leste faced many development challenges such as conflict and fragility, lack of trained human resources.

A chronology of key events in the history of east timor from the first portuguese colonisation in the 17th century to the present day. Over the past decade, timor leste has created the conditions for successful development. With approximately 70 percent of every dollar earned flowing to the timorleste and. The official timor leste government website, documents. After formally declaring independence in 2002, it suffered from a. It occupies the eastern half of the island of timor, the small nearby islands of atauro and jaco, and the enclave of ambeno. It comprises the eastern half of the island of timor, the nearby islands of atauro and jaco, and.

Lestes recent history can be identified world bank 2005. All travellers entering timor leste will be subject to 14 days mandatory quarantine at a location determined by local authorities. United nations peacekeeping operations in timor leste leaders and people should know that the united nations would be ready to offer its good offices, as well as the support of a new and sustained mission in timor leste, alongside the united nations country team, as a candid and selfcritical friend and partner in helping them to do so. Timor leste an overview half island and independent country in 2002 after foreign occupation almost 474 years. We present here a large sample of his 1975 images and seek reader assistance to identify names and places for the longterm historical record. From the 16th century onwards, east timor was a portuguese colony known as portuguese timor. The southern coastal plain consists of swamps and river deltas.

Country data report for timor leste, 19962014 for a full description of the wgi methodology, and interactive data access, and downloads of the aggregate and individual indicators, please visit the wgi are composite measures based on. In 2005, the commission for reception, truth and reconciliation in east timor reported on human rights violations in period of indonesian rule and the year before and offered the first national history of east timor driven by timorese oral histories. The portuguese began to trade with timor by the early 16th century and colonised it throughout the mid. Timorleste country programme document 20152019 the draft country programme document for timor leste eicef2014pl. Therefore no management response need to be included here. Growth to 2016 has been mainly a story of public sector expansion. Mari alkatiri with formation of the new government in 2007. Communal conflict in viqueque and the charged history of 59. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the united nations.

Please check our site map, search feature, or our site navigation on the left to locate the information you seek. Disaster needs analysis 07 sept 2012 preparedness timor leste country overview in may 2002, timor leste gained independence from indonesia. The indonesian invasion of east timor in december 1975 set the stage for the long, bloody, and. View the timor leste community investment and capacity building newsletter here vocational training electrical and instrumentation a group of 18 trainees were the first to graduate from a new vocational training program, gaining a level ii certificate in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, one of the only courses of its kind offered. The president is directly elected to this largely ceremonial post.

It is guided by the goals and targets of the millennium dec. Timor leste has a total of 373,000 pupils enrolled in primary and. This chapter examines visions of timorlestes future that emerged following three critical junctures in the territorys modern history the. East timor is a country in southeast asia, officially known as democratic republic of timor leste. International court of justice ordered australia to cease spying on east timor and to return all documents and. Office of the united nations resident coordinator in timor.

A traditional timorese lunch or dinner meal includes rice, meat or fish, beans and corn, seasonal vegetables with clever use of local spices, fresh herbs, tropical fruits and sometimes coconut milk accompanied by extremely hot aimanis chili paste. Located between indonesia and australia, timorleste is one of the worlds newest countries. The overriding fiscal challenge for timor leste is to transition to a more sustainable model and rebalancing towards privatesectorled growth over the next 5 to 10 years. An sdg roadmap, produced in 2017, outlined how the global goals align with timorlestes strategic development plan 20112030. Political dynamics, development, and international involvement congressional research service summary the democratic republic of timorleste gained independence on may 20, 2002, after a long history of portuguese colonialism and, more recently, indonesian rule. The prospect of new oil fields being exploited in timor leste remains highly uncertain.

The code shall be applicable throughout the territory of east timor, to all pursuant to untaet regulation no. This was the report of the security council mission to timor leste, from 24 to 30 november 2007 2 october 2006 report of the united nations independent special commission of inquiry for timor leste. Leste has a very young population, with an estimated 62% of the population under the age of 24 ncrd 2008. Since independence, usaid has supported timor leste s efforts to establish strong, democratic institutions and a viable economy. The united states recognized timorleste, then known as east timor, on may 20, 2002, when it achieved formal independence. It has credibly emerged from a crisis of internal violence and political instability between 2006 and 2007 and has increased tangible services for the population, establishing hardwon political stability and a new confidence in the state. Acts and documents relating to judgments and advisory opinions given by the court pleadings, oral arguments and. After the end of portugals colonial rule in 1975, the country was militarily occupied by indonesia, which. Timorlestes roadmap for the implementation of the 2030. Political dynamics, development, and international involvement. Timorleste comunity based development and infrastructure. Managing pdf files immigration service of timorleste. Support to institutional development of oecusse special administrative region and zeesm undaf outcomes.

Timor leste occupies the eastern half of the island of timor, the oecusseambeno enclave on timor, and atauro and jaco islands. Pdf timorleste a relapsing success story researchgate. During this period, the countrys efforts to accelerate achievement of the. Timorleste has no modern history of concerted political violence. The united states recognized timor leste, then known as east timor, on may 20, 2002, when it achieved formal independence. In 1651, the dutch invaded kupang in the western end of the island of timor, and took control of half of its territory. Timor archives clearing house for archival records on. Country data report for timor leste, 19962014 for a full description of the wgi methodology, and interactive data access, and downloads of the aggregate and individual indicators, please visit the wgi are composite measures based on a large number of underlying data sources. This paper examines the opportunities, challenges and constraints of undertaking communitybased development cbd programming in timor leste, particularly through the lens of communitybased provision of economically productive infrastructure. Undp timorleste about timorleste a brief history of. East timor is a parliamentary democracy, in which the president is head of state and the prime minister is head of government. Together with sumba, babar and associated smaller islands, timor forms the southern outer archipelago of the lesser sunda islands with the inner islands of flores, alor and wetar to the north, and beyond them sulawesi. Timor leste country profile united states agency for. It aims to assist east timorese and indonesian official and nongovernmental efforts to.

The system is structured so that the primary school cycle lasts 6 years, lower secondary lasts 3 years, and upper secondary lasts 3 years. Timor leste must also meet the following conditions. Usaids strong history of partnership with timorleste began even prior to the countrys independence in 2002. Oct 21, 2002 timor leste is a nation that sits astride south east asia and the south pacific, making it attractive to organized crime networks wishing to smuggle illegal produce across or into the two regions. In 1859, the dutch concluded a treaty with portugal to determine the border between the portuguese timor presentday timorleste and the dutch timor western timor.

Annex a brief history of east timor welcome to valdosta. This letter transmitted the report of the independent special commission of inquiry for timorleste. Timor leste is a lower middleincome country with a population of 1. National history remains an important concern of east timorese public life. We do not routinely respond to questions for which answers are found within this web site. Changing these settings so that adobe acrobat reader opens the file separately will permanently solve the problem. Pdf timor lestes history in social and political context. Timor leste has admitted as candidates country on 22 february 2008 by fulfilling following requirements. Collection of advisory opinions 19231930 series ab. Timor leste in timor leste, the academic year begins in january and ends in december, and the official primary school entrance age is 6. The document was subsequently revised, and this final version was approved at the 2014 second regular session of the.

Timor leste has a strong culture of hospitality and most socialising involves food. Timor leste ranked 128 out of 187 countries included in the last human development report. Bishop encouraged timor leste to accede to the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and. Timor leste has recently seen a growth in the production and marketing of vegetables. In 2006, the country suffered largescale internal conflict, which led to the displacement of 150,000 people. Agriculture absorbed at least 80% of the labour force but remained largely at subsistence level and accounted for just 33% of gdp in 1962. Timorleste geography timorleste east timor lies northwest of australia and forms the eastern half of the island of timor. The country comprises the eastern half of the island of timor and the nearby islands of atauro and jaco. Collection of judgments, orders and advisory opinions from 1931 series c. With drug trafficking the principle activity of these organized crime groups, other crime challenges faced by timor leste law enforcement include. Governments continue its committment to implement this initiative. Timorleste sustainable development knowledge platform. East timor revisited the national security archive.

The rest of the island of timor, and the other islands that were later to become indonesia, were colonised by the dutch between the 17th and 19th centuries, and were known as the dutch east indies. While the countrys political situation has remained relatively stable since then, timor leste still faces a number of major structural challenges. Timorleste recommits its leadership on sdg 16, working for peaceful, just and inclusive societies. Department of state, congressional budget justification document. The independence of timorleste also known as east timor followed a. United nations development assistance framework undaf 200920. View timor leste history research papers on academia. This was a report of the security council mission to timorleste from 3 to 6 november 2012. With very limited exceptions, foreigners will not be allowed to enter timor leste. The vast majority of the population of timor leste is of malaypolynesian and melanesianpapuan origin. Timor is located north of australia, and is one of the easternmost sunda islands.

Timor leste emerged from a history of colonial rule and foreign occupation through a short but devastating period of civil unrest and conflict. In excess of 200 witnesses were interviewed and 2,000 documents. The country belongs to the small island developing states group. This applies to other alternative pdf readers you may have installed as well. Overview of the case on 17 december 20 timor leste instituted proceedings against australia with regard to the seizure and subsequent detention by agents of australia of documents, data and other property which belongs to timor leste andor which timor leste has the right to protect under international law. A history anthropological investigations indicate that the first people to arrive in timor, approximately 40,000 to 20,000 years bc, were of the vedoaustraloide type, similar to the vedas of ceylon. After indonesia, east timor s closest neighbor is australia, 400 mi to the south. Timorleste has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. We are especially proud of the contribution bayuundan has made to timorlestes economy. Usaids strong history of partnership with timor leste began even prior to the countrys independence in 2002. After said meeting, the competent department of tradeinvest timor leste, i. Timor leste this country analysis paper was prepared by timor leste as an input for the fourth regional 3r forum in asia. None of the recomendations in the undaf evaluation is specific to undp. The government of timor leste gotl is committed to the development of the non.