One
of the biggest problems faced
by Timor-Leste is the crippling
level of poverty which grips
the country. Research reveals
that more than 40% of the
population live below the
poverty line, earning less
than $1.00 per day.This,
combined with a low literacy
rate and acute shortages
of skilled human resources,makes
the problem of reducing and
eradicating poverty a massive
task. The
Poverty Reduction and Community
Development unit aims to
support the government by
assisting in developing long
term policies, which are
strategically relevant,sustainable
and achievable. These policies
are streamlined and are all
linked to the National Development
Plan and the global Millennium
Development Goals. The
unit also works with the
government to try to establish
the infrastructure necessary
to meet the demands required
of it. Programs designed
to offer immediate
assistance to the neediest
of areas are being carried
out.
A recently ratified agreement
will bring the total spent
on immediate community development
to more than $10 million
over the next few years.
UNDP will remain focused
on long term sustainable
human development strategies.
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