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Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.

Timor-Leste can improve its business environment by focusing on investment promotion efforts, strengthening investment facilitation, and using a more problem-driven approach.

This piece highlights how trade integration and investments in connectivity can help Timor-Leste to achieve its goal of sustainable and inclusive development.

Tackling undernutrition in children under 5 years of age requires political will, resources, and a focus on results.

Data products such as the Key Indicators series are crucial to evidence-based policymaking.

Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.

To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.

Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.

To mainstream PPPs in the water sector, implement a holistic governance framework, foster an enabling environment, and incorporate transaction design.

From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.