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Timor-Leste: 2021 Commitments ($ million)a

COVID-19 ADB supports Timor-Leste in strengthening its basic
infrastructure and services and building a sound
Product Type Sovereign Nonsovereign Total Response
Loans 217.00 – 217.00 –
Grants
Technical
4.00
6.73
–
0.09
4.00
6.82
–
0.29 country system as it moves to expand its assistance to
Assistanceb
Total 227.73 0.09 227.82 0.29 other sectors.
– = nil, COVID-19 = coronavirus disease, DMC = developing member
country, TA = technical assistance.
Notes:
Commitment is the financing approved by ADB’s Board of Directors

Timor-Leste
or Management for which the legal agreement has been signed by the
borrower, recipient, or the investee company and ADB.
Grants and TA include ADB-administered cofinancing.
a
Numbers may not sum precisely because of rounding.
b
Financing for TA projects with regional coverage is distributed to
their specific DMCs where breakdown is available.

Timor-Leste demonstrated resilience amid the resurgence of the coronavirus

Timor-Leste: Cumulative Commitmentsa, b, c, d disease (COVID-19) pandemic since March 2021 and the severe flooding that
Total % COVID-19 struck the country caused by cyclone Seroja in April 2021. In response to the
Amount of Total Response
Sector No. ($ million) Amount ($ million)e
e e devastating impact of the flooding, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided
Agriculture, Natural 5 7.70 1.15 1.00 a $1 million grant for immediate relief efforts for the Hamutuk Serbi Komunidade
Resources, and
Rural Development
cash-for-work project.
Education 3 13.50 2.01 –
Energy 5 4.32 0.64 – ADB accelerated its assistance to other sectors to support the Government of
Finance 5 2.63 0.39 – Timor-Leste’s pandemic response through Timor-Leste’s first loans in the urban
Health – 2.13 0.32 2.13 water, air transport, and energy sectors. The $47 million loan for urban water
Industry and Trade 1 1.58 0.24 –
Information and – 0.17 0.03 – services will bring reliable access to 62,000 people in the municipal capitals
Communication of Lospalos, Viqueque, and Same. The $135 million loan for the expansion of
Technology
Multisector 4 18.20 2.71 – Dili’s Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport will improve international
Public Sector Management 20 11.53 1.72 0.06 connectivity and boost trade and tourism in the country. The $35 million energy
Transport 31 534.98 79.68 0.03 sector loan will modernize the power distribution system, enhance electricity
Water and Other 10 74.72 11.13 –
Urban Infrastructure access, and provide a more resilient and reliable power system. Two additional
and Services projects are proposed in the road transport and urban water sectors for 2022.
Total 84 671.45 100.00 3.21
– = nil, COVID-19 = coronavirus disease, DMC = developing member To date, ADB has committed 76 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance
country, TA = technical assistance. totaling $619 million to Timor-Leste. Cumulative loan and grant disbursements
a

b
Grants and TA include ADB-administered cofinancing.
Includes loans, grants, and TA.
to Timor-Leste amount to $248.5 million. These were financed by regular and
c
Using primary sector in the reporting of commitments. concessional ordinary capital resources, the Asian Development Fund, and other
From 2020, financing for TA projects with regional coverage is
special funds. ADB’s ongoing sovereign portfolio in Timor-Leste
d

distributed to their specific DMCs where breakdown is available.

e
Numbers may not sum precisely because of rounding. includes 12 loans and 1 grant worth $449 million.1

1
 overeign portfolio consists of loans, grants, equity investment, and sovereign
S
guarantee committed and not financially closed. Regional projects with loans/
grants to multiple countries are reported separately.

Published in April 2022

ADB’s active portfolio comprises 4 active road projects to Timor-Leste: Share of Procurement Contracts for Loan, Grant,
rehabilitate or upgrade 337 kilometers of national roads. and Technical Assistance Projects
Support to urban water and other urban infrastructure services Goods, Works, and Related Services
are essential to improve the health outcomes and address Amount % of
malnutrition, a major challenge for the country. ADB’s ongoing Item ($ million) Total
and future activities in the agriculture sector will also contribute 2020 1.25 0.01
2021 – –
to improving food security and accelerate rural development. Cumulative (as of 31 Dec 2021) 28.25 0.01
ADB also provided technical assistance for project Consulting Services
implementation and knowledge work. ADB is a leading Amount % of
partner supporting regional cooperation and has been working Item ($ million) Total
closely with the government on its proposed accession to the 2020 0.63 0.09
2021 0.36 0.05
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Cumulative (as of 31 Dec 2021) 11.12 0.07
World Trade Organization (WTO). ADB also helps strengthen
governance, fiscal policies, data, and statistical capacity, and Total Procurement
Amount % of
promote gender-responsive judicial systems through ongoing Item ($ million) Total
technical assistance projects. 2020 1.88 0.01
2021 0.36 0.00
ADB has been supporting Timor-Leste since 1999, with Cumulative (as of 31 Dec 2021) 39.37 0.02
focus on basic infrastructure—in particular, land transport – = nil.
and enhancing state capacity. Since its independence, there
has been significant progress in the state’s capacity to deliver
basic services and manage external shocks. ADB assistance Top 5 Contractors/Suppliers from Timor-Leste Involved in
helped reduce transport and energy infrastructure bottlenecks, Goods, Works, and Related Services Contracts under ADB Loan
identified as key constraints for poverty reduction and and Grant Projects, 1 January 2017–31 December 2021
economic development. Additional investments and policy Contract Amount
changes are still required to strengthen basic infrastructure Contractor/Supplier Sector ($ million)
and services, and human capital for long-term inclusive and United Nations Development ANR 1.00
Programme
sustainable development, as well as private sector growth. Morrison Unipessal Lda WUS 0.08
Venjus Unipessoal Lda WUS 0.05
Creating the enabling legal and institutional framework is Tebedei Solutions Lda EDU 0.01
fundamental for private sector development in Timor-Leste. Tampin Unipessoal Lda WUS 0.01
ADB is supporting the preparation of a Strategic Roadmap Others 0.64
2022-2030 for TradeInvest, Timor-Leste’s investment Total 1.78
and export promotion agency and the legal and regulatory ANR = agriculture, natural resources, and rural development; EDU = education; WUS = water
and other urban infrastructure and services.
framework for the electronic business registration platform
Note: Numbers may not sum precisely because of rounding.
(SERVE). An ongoing loan and completed technical assistance
to expand Olam’s coffee operations has involved training 4,200
coffee farming households to improve the productivity and Top 5 Consultants from Timor-Leste Involved in Consulting
quality of their production. ADB has identified transaction Services Contracts under ADB Loan, Grant, and Technical
advisory opportunities in waste management, renewable energy Assistance Projects, 1 January 2017–31 December 2021
and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors. Contract Amount
Consultant Sector ($ million)
Operational challenges. Although Timor-Leste’s handling Geotechnik Ltd. TRA 0.08
CrocfaeK Unipessoal LDA TRA 0.07
of the COVID-19 pandemic showed its capacity to respond
Individual Consultants 2.77
to external shocks, the country needs to further build its Others 0.11
capacity to manage large and complex projects. Governance Total 3.03
and institutional capacity for infrastructure management, TRA = transport.
budgeting and planning, and project implementation and
monitoring also need strengthening. Several large-scale
reforms to improve public sector management and the
quality-of-service delivery are underway. ADB is supporting
institutional strengthening through project-based technical
assistance, capacity development, and knowledge transfer.

Knowledge Work
ADB provided capacity development support through different
projects including training on operations and maintenance in
the urban water projects and support to the establishment of
Timor-Leste’s new water and electricity utility state-owned
enterprises. The government’s core organizing structure for
 Timor-Leste: Portfolio Performance Quality Indicators for
economic integration matters and legislative plan have been Sovereign Lending and Grants, 2020–2021
supported by ADB. Reports were published on topics that No. of Ongoing Loansa (as of 31 Dec 2021) 12
2020 ($ million) 2021 ($ million)
include COVID-19 management, investing in technical skills for Contract Awardsb, c 0.39 0.27
the youth, sustainable road maintenance, and climate risks. Disbursementsb 20.73 14.43
No. of Ongoing Grantsa, d (as of 31 Dec 2021) 1
ADB also regularly meets with nongovernment organizations 2020 ($ million) 2021 ($ million)
to share information on projects and knowledge work. The Contract Awardsb, c, d 0.23 1.00
bank’s support for Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN and Disbursementsb, d 1.74 1.15
WTO includes harmonization of policies and regulations At Risk Projects (%) (as of 31 Dec 2021) 57
related to transport connectivity, trade, and tourism a
Based on commitments.
development. b
Includes closed loans/grants that had contract awards or disbursements during the year.
c
Excludes policy-based, results-based, financial intermediation/credit, CPRO (COVID-19
Pandemic Response Option), and cofinanced loans and grants.

Financing partnerships Includes only Asian Development Fund and other ADB special funds.
d

Financing partnerships enable ADB’s partner governments or

their agencies, multilateral institutions, and private organizations Timor-Leste: Independent Evaluation Ratings for Sovereign
to participate in ADB projects. The additional funds may and Nonsovereign Operations, 2012–2021
be in the form of loans and grants, technical assistance, and Total Number
of Validated Evaluation Ratings
nonsovereign cofinancing.
and Evaluated
Projects and Highly successful Less than
Cumulative cofinancing commitments in Timor-Leste: Programs and successful successful Unsuccessful
Sovereign 2 – 2 –
• Sovereign cofinancing: $148.82 million for 6 investment Operations
projects and $15.08 million for 8 technical assistance projects Nonsovereign – – – –
since 2007 Operations
– = nil, IED = Independent Evaluation Department.
A summary of projects with cofinancing from 1 January 2017 to
Note: The numbers indicate sovereign operations in the country that have been validated or
31 December 2021 is available at www.adb.org/countries/timor- evaluated by the IED and their overall performance ratings. The coverage consists of all validated or
leste/cofinancing. evaluated project completion reports circulated by ADB within the 10-year period from 1 July 2011 to
30 June 2021. See evaluations related to Timor-Leste.
Source: IED success rate database.

Future Directions
ADB is currently preparing the country partnership strategy
Timor-Leste: Projects Cofinanced,
for 2023–2027, which will support Timor-Leste’s pandemic 1 January 2017–31 December 2021
recovery and inclusive development with focus on climate-
Cofinancing No. of Projects Amount ($ million)
resilient infrastructure and services and the development of
Sovereign 5 51.03
an environment conducive for economic diversification. ADB
Grants 3 50.00
will also continue to emphasize support to governance and Technical Assistance 2 1.03
institutional capacity, promote knowledge and innovation,
and accelerate gender equality. Regional cooperation and
integration will remain a key element of the program.
ADB investments in Timor-Leste will continue to expand
in the coming years with additional projects in transport,
agriculture, and water and other urban services. In addition,
ADB plans to support digitization, e-governance readiness,
and education, to address gaps in vocational and technical
education services.
ADB at a Glance More about Timor-Leste
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable
and ADB
Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Shareholding and Voting Power
It has 68 members—of which 49 are from Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside.
Number of shares held: 1,050 (0.01% of total shares)
ADB headquarters is in Manila, Philippines and has 43 offices around the world, Votes: 40,164 (0.3% of total membership,
with 3,693 staff from 65 of its members as of 31 December 2021. 0.46% of total regional membership)
*Overall capital subscription: $14.7 million
ADB maximizes the development impact of its assistance to its developing
*Paid-in capital subscription: $0.74 million
members by providing financing and tailored knowledge solutions through policy
dialogue and advisory services, among others. It mobilizes financial resources *United States dollar figures are valued at rate as of 31 December 2021.
through cofinancing from official, commercial, and export credit sources.
ADB Governor: Rui Augusto Gomes
ADB pivoted swiftly to answer the needs of its developing members and will
ADB Alternate Governor: Antonio Freitas
remain agile and responsive in the years ahead. It has started to see the shoots of
ADB Director: Noor Ahmed (Pakistan)
a green recovery, but the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate
ADB Alternate Director: Paul Dominguez (Philippines)
change, and the outbreak of conflicts still threaten lives and prosperity. ADB will
continue to work closely with members and development partners through these
challenges to achieve a better future for all in Asia and the Pacific.
ADB operations. In 2021, ADB committed $22.8 billion in loans, grants, equity
Contacts
investments, private sector programs, and technical assistance both to the public
and private sectors of its borrowing members. ADB bolstered its total support Timor-Leste Resident Mission
Established: 2000
with cofinancing of $12.9 billion. Country Director: Sunil Mitra
As of 31 December 2021, ADB’s cumulative commitments in 45 countries stood Asian Development Bank
at $342 billion covering 4,061 loans, $11.7 billion in 521 grants, and $5.2 billion in Rua Cabo Verde No 16, Posto Administrativo
technical assistance grants, including regional technical assistance grants. Vera Cruz, Suco Motael, Aldeia Halibur
Dili, Timor-Leste
In addition to loans, grants, and technical assistance, ADB uses guarantees and Tel: +670 332 4801
equity investments to help its developing member countries. Fax: +670 332 4132
www.adb.org/timor-leste
Total commitments in nonsovereign loans and equity investments from ADB’s www.facebook.com/ADBTimorLesteResidentMission
own funds in 2021 amounted to $1.2 billion for 35 transactions in economic and
social infrastructure, finance sector, and agribusiness.
ADB Headquarters
In 2021, ADB mobilized $1.7 billion of long-term project cofinancing and 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
$5.8 billion of cofinancing through its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: +63 2 8632 4444
and Microfinance Program. Total outstanding balances and undisbursed
Fax: +63 2 8636 2444
commitments of nonsovereign transactions funded by ADB’s own resources www.adb.org
stood at $14 billion as of 31 December 2021.
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance Tower
Financing Partnerships Aitarak-Laran
Total sovereign and nonsovereign cofinancing commitments, 2021 Dili, Timor-Leste
Tel: +670 3339646
• $12.93 billion for 187 projects, of which:
»» $12.38 billion, 75 investment projects,
»» $134.67 million, 110 technical assistance projects, Useful ADB websites
»» $422.87 million transaction advisory services for 2 projects.
Asian Development Bank
Cumulative sovereign and nonsovereign cofinancing commitments, 1970–2021 www.adb.org

• $140.43 billion for 3,165 projects, of which: Annual Report

»» $136.6 billion, 1,098 investment projects, www.adb.org/documents/series/adb-annual-reports
»» $2.8 billion, 2,061 technical assistance projects,
»» $1.07 billion transaction advisory services for 6 projects. Asian Development Outlook
www.adb.org/publications/series/asian-development-outlook

Procurement ADB Data Library

ADB’s Procurement Contracts, 2021 data.adb.org

Goods, Works, and Related Services

ADB’s procurement contracts in Asia and the Pacific for goods, works, and related
services under loan and grant operations:
• $22.93 billion in 2020
• $15.6 billion in 2021
• $232.16 billion covering 225,336 contracts, cumulative procurement since 1966
Consulting Services
ADB’s procurement contracts in Asia and the Pacific for consulting services under
loan, grant, and technical assistance operations:
• $730.78 million in 2020 Notes: (i) Figures are estimated by ADB unless otherwise stated.
• $697.03 million in 2021 “$” refers to United States dollars. (ii) Data are updated as of
• $14.86 billion covering 71,348 contracts, cumulative procurement since 1966 31 December 2021 unless otherwise indicated.