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Timor-Leste development
![Why is Timor-Leste Still Unable to Diversify its Economy? Why is Timor-Leste Still Unable to Diversify its Economy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-03-01-1.jpg)
Why is Timor-Leste Still Unable to Diversify its Economy?
By Joao da Cruz Cardoso
Many changes are necessary if the country is to break the shackles of oil dependency and build a more diverse and sustainable economy.
![Can Timor-Leste Achieve a Balanced Development? Can Timor-Leste Achieve a Balanced Development?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-30_16-51-13.jpg)
Can Timor-Leste Achieve a Balanced Development?
By Joao da Cruz Cardoso
The principal idea of development for Timor-Leste should be the wellbeing of the people rather than economic numerical indicators.
![To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’ To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-6805629134_7c2288a47c_b.jpg)
To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’
By Jonas Guterres
The fight for independence is over, but Timor-Leste needs to unite as a country yet again to fight its new war against poverty.
![Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-30_16-51-13.jpg)
Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil
By Christopher Ryan
Despite progress on other development metrics, Timor-Leste has under-invested in access to clean water.
![Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_080815074119.jpg)
Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
20 years after its independence referendum, Timor-Leste’s success story has lessons for the region and beyond.
![What Will It Take to Admit Timor-Leste Into ASEAN? What Will It Take to Admit Timor-Leste Into ASEAN?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-30_16-51-13.jpg)
What Will It Take to Admit Timor-Leste Into ASEAN?
By Khoo Ying Hooi
8 years after its membership application, Timor-Leste remains stuck in limbo. That says more about ASEAN than about Dili.
![Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18070435017584.jpg)
Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development
By Jonas Guterres
Timor-Leste needs to exemplify in practice the values preached by its leaders to international audiences.
![The Mountains: Timor Leste's Blessing and Curse The Mountains: Timor Leste's Blessing and Curse](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-roads.jpg)
The Mountains: Timor Leste's Blessing and Curse
By Edward Cavanough
Difficult geography helped Timorese survive colonization and invasion. But now, it's a roadblock to growth.
![Timor-Leste: Failing State or Missed Opportunity? Timor-Leste: Failing State or Missed Opportunity?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-30_16-51-13.jpg)
Timor-Leste: Failing State or Missed Opportunity?
By Tahnee Reed
Worries about Timor-Leste are understandable, but analysts shouldn't overlook signs of progress.
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