Research that works for developing countries and Australia

 

Building agricultural knowledge and R&D capacity in Timor Leste: a small projects facility

Project ID: 
LPS/2003/004
Collaborating Countries: 
East Timor
Commissioned Organisation: 
Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Project Leader: 
Associate Professor John Janes
Phone: 08 9690 1584 - W
Fax: 08 9690 1500
Email: j.janes@curtin.edu.au
Collaborating Institutions: 
  • National University of Timor Loro Sae, East Timor
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, East Timor
  • Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Australia
Project Budget: 
$420,520
Project Duration: 
01/04/2006 - 31/03/2009
Project Extension: 
01/04/2009 - 30/09/2009
ACIAR Research Program Manager: 
Dr Peter Horne
Project Background and Objectives: 

The agricultural sector in East Timor is the lifeblood of the country, being the major source of food, income and employment. Up to 80 per cent of the population remains dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Limited capacity is hampering ongoing development of agriculture. Boosting both production and capacity, however, is difficult, needing to be undertaken on a small scale. This project attempts to do that by investing in micro-projects, valued between $10,000-35,000 and linking Timorese researchers with local agricultural producers. Australian experts will act as mentors and provide R&D knowledge and other information to support project development and implementation.

Project Outcomes: 
Outcomes for this project are currently being prepared