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Profile 2012: Timor-Leste
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Published May 15, 2012 By Samantha Levine Country Profile CCPPR12TL Report available in PDF and Flash formats |
Economic pressures currently present a challenge to the country’s stability. Timor-Leste relies heavily on international assistance, especially to feed its population, and is unlikely to become self-reliant in the near future. A key area for economic improvement is building domestic production facilities in order to tackle the nation’s high rate of unemployment. While political tensions have improved in the past year, political transition after the elections in 2012 will test the country’s stability. Successful elections could result in the full withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping force in Timor-Leste, which would put sole responsibility of governance in the hands of the Timorese for the first time in 13 years. Focus on strengthening institutions and the rule of law will continue to be sorely needed.
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