Timor Leste
Initially selected as a Threshold country in 2004 and 2005, Timor-Leste was deemed fully eligible for the MCA in the 2006, 2007, and 2008 selection rounds.
MCA StatusIn FY2004 and FY2005, Timor-Leste was selected for the Threshold Program. Timor-Leste was deemed eligible for FY2006, FY2007, and FY2008 compact funding but has not submitted a compact proposal to the MCC.
Country EligibilityIn the FY 2008 selection process, Timor-Leste scored above the median on four of six “ruling justly” indicators, two of five "investing in people" indicators, and three of six “economic freedom” indicators. Timor-Leste's performance (pdf) on the 2008 selection indicators Review Timor-Leste's performance (pdf) on the 2007 selection indicators Review Timor-Leste's performance (pdf) on the 2006 selection indicators Learn more about the MCC’s country selection process
Country CompactTimor-Leste's MCC compact proposal has not been submitted. Timor-Leste's PRSP (PDF) Country FactsData are for 2006 (or most recent year available)
Other US PoliciesDevelopment Assistance: In FY 2007 USAID requested $13.5 million to finance good governance, health and economic growth programs. These funds are authorized in entirety under the Economic Support Fund. USAID strategy in East Timor (PDF)
Other DonorsThe top three donors to East Timor in 2005 were:
Source: Development Assistance Committee Database
World Bank InvolvementSince 1999 the World Bank has been assisting Timor-Leste in rebuilding infrastructure, stabilizing the country’s economy, and building government institutions. World Bank Assistance in Timor-Leste
Other ResourcesCompendium of food and agriculture indicators from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - (PDF) Department of State country profile
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