Publication: Comunity Based Development and Infrastructure in Timor-Leste : Past Experiences and Future Opportunities
Date
2012
ISSN
Published
2012
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
This paper examines the opportunities,
challenges and constraints of undertaking community-based
development (CBD) programming in Timor-Leste, particularly
through the lens of community-based provision of
economically productive infrastructure. During an extended
period of weak central governance in the aftermath of Timor
Leste s turbulent independence struggle, external actors
mainly foreign donor agencies and international NGOs broadly
favoring a community-based approach played a dominant role
in the country s reconstruction. In light of Timor Leste s
political history and geographic isolation, it is not
surprising that weak social capital and logistical obstacles
have hampered CBD efforts, leaving Timor Leste with a mixed
track record of success. Based on a longitudinal stock
taking of CBD projects and face-to-face interviews with key
actors in government, NGOs and the donor community, three
specific initiatives are examined in detail with a view to
elucidating key successes, constraints and opportunities as
well as lessons learned that can inform the shifting policy environment.
Citation
“World Bank. 2012. Comunity Based Development and Infrastructure in Timor-Leste : Past Experiences and Future Opportunities. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/9868a704-f245-5ac3-8281-329c059b5784 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”