AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Policy: The WHO South-East Asia Region wrapped up its 79th session in Dili by adopting the Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health, pushing for fairer access to specialised care and backing moves on medical devices, diagnostics and assistive technologies, health financing, TB action, and vaccine confidence. Government & Services: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers approved a draft decree-law on extraordinary step progression for civil servants, aiming to boost motivation and service delivery while setting eligibility rules and exclusions. Regional Economy & Investment: Timor-Leste is positioning itself as a bridge between Southeast Asia and the Pacific, using ASEAN membership to attract investment and diversify beyond oil and gas, with priorities including energy, tourism and sustainable development. Agriculture Cooperation: On the sidelines of ASEAN-India agriculture talks, Timor-Leste met India to discuss stronger institutional cooperation on agriculture and food security, including potential expert exchanges. Tourism Spotlight: Dili was highlighted by Intrepid Travel in its 2027 “Not Hot List”, pointing to new connectivity and growing visitor readiness.
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