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Timor-Leste can give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.
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.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands used foresight tools to plan low-carbon, resilient transport systems and manage future uncertainties.
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.
The EU’s regulation to reduce tropical deforestation caused by agriculture will be crucial, but it may impose severe short-term costs on smallholders.
To avoid large economic losses from climate change, Southeast Asia can lead the way in global climate action by shifting towards a low-carbon economy.
Optimize energy efficiency, use climate-friendly refrigerants, and leverage advanced digital technologies.