Water & Sanitation in 9th Constitutional Government's Program
Water and Sanitation becoming one of Timor-Leste's 9th Constitutional Government’s priorities that can be found in the 3.3 Program showing the Government's commitment to develop this sector considering the challenging situation faced by the population due to the water and sanitation crisis.
Water and Sanitation
A clear reinforcement of investment in access to drinking water and basic sanitation is urgently
needed. The absence of these infrastructures seriously affects public health and the population's
quality of life, fuelling the spread of diseases, mortality and poor development of children.
Investing in water and sanitation is investing in health, education, the environment and economic
growth, improving job opportunities and the country's productivity. Strategic investment in these
areas is essential for economic growth and the population's well-being.
In this context, the Government recognises that there has not been substantial investment in this
sector to date and sees investment in basic sanitation as a priority and a sustainable way to fight
poverty.
The Government's objectives in this area are: Read more
