Timor-Leste - UNESCO Country Programming Document, 2009-2013

With the TimorLeste-UCPD, UNESCO will be working with a development framework that will facilitate a coordinated and systematic partnership with development partners and stakeholders. A consultative process was adopted in the preparation of the document. This ensured that the proposed programme is demand driven and enjoys the support of Government and other stakeholders. Consistent with UNESCO’s philosophy, the UCPD highlights sectoral, intersectoral and interdisciplinary perspectives. The TL-UCPD also benefits from a recently introduced regional programming approach of the UNESCO Office, Jakarta, which entails the development of Regional Flagship Programmes.

Pursuing the TL-UCPD 2009–2013 will be challenging, considering that UNESCO has a very limited capacity in Timor-Leste via its ‘Antenna Office’. Nevertheless, UNESCO will be able to mobilize expertise and resources from its Regional Offices in Jakarta and Bangkok, from Headquarters, and from existing networks and associations of experts. Besides, UNESCO is committed to develop strong partnerships, and work closely with the Timor-Leste National Commission for UNESCO, in order to ensure effective implementation of the programme. It will draw support from the wider UNESCO family – national committees of intergovernmental programs, UNESCO centers and institutes worldwide, and UNESCO associated schools and clubs.