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To obtain development gains through digital investments, invest in their analog complements: policy and infrastructure.
Develop and implement a comprehensive, evidence-based national MSME development strategy.
By focusing on youth, infrastructure, and human capital, the country can create sustainable growth through strategic investments and regional partnerships.
Boosting agricultural productivity through technology, training, and better farmer access to markets will enhance food stability.
Initiatives should start by focusing on building awareness on the importance of oceans and coastal habitat.
A coordinated policy approach toward improving market efficiency, education outcomes, and infrastructure will enable the highest possible growth.
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 give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.
Building roads for socioeconomic development depends on an efficient O&M system that considers the difficult topology and fiscal issues.
The pandemic is an opportunity for the country to push for longer-term structural reforms.