International Labour Organization-Organizasaun Internasionál ba Traballu

02/09/2026

21/08/2026

🌱 𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐡𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐮!

Pasu importante ida ba hametin meius subsisténsia lokál no dezenvolvimentu ekonómiku ba komunidade hetan tan ona ho lansamentu ofisiál kooperativa multisetoriál foun rua husi suku Buibau no Triloka, Munisípiu Baucau.

Formasaun no estabelesimentu hosi kooperativa multisetoriál rua ne'e hetan apoiu liuhosi Programa Abilidade Agrofloresta, ne'ebé finansia hosi Uniaun Europeia no implementa hosi Organizasaun Internasionál Traballu, ino kolabora ho Sekretáriu Estadu ba Kooperativo (SECOOP). Hamutuk, sira lori membru komunidade na'in 40, ne'ebé kompostu hosi feto na'in 29 no mane na'in 11, hatudu partisipasaun maka'as hosi feto sira. Lansamentu ne’e ofisializa husi S.E. Eng. Arsénio Pereira da Silva, Sekretáriu Estadu Kooperativa.

Liuhusi dezenvolvimentu abilidade, kooperativa ne’ebé forte liu, no kolaborasaun ho komunidade no instituisaun governu nian, Programa Abilidade Agrofloresta nian kontinua fó apoiu ba komunidade rurál sira hodi transforma potensiál lokál ba oportunidade ekonómika ne’ebé sustentável.

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🌱 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐮!

An important step towards strengthening local livelihoods and community-based economic development has been achieved with the official launch of two new multisectoral cooperatives in Buibau and Triloka villages, Baucau Municipality.

The formation and establishment of the two multisectoral cooperatives was supported through the Agroforestry Skills Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Secretary of State for Cooperatives. Together, they bring 40 community members, comprising 29 women and 11 men, demonstrating strong women’s participation. The official launch was officiated by H.E. Arsénio Pereira da Silva, Secretary of State for Cooperatives.

Through skills development, stronger cooperatives, and collaboration with communities and government institutions, the Agroforestry Skills Programme continues to support rural communities in turning local potential into sustainable economic opportunities.

União Europeia em Timor-Leste
Secretário de Estado das Cooperativas, Eng. Arsénio Pereira da Silva, M.Agr

14/08/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘂 𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗮-𝗯𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝘀𝗶á𝗹: 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘀𝗶á𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗹𝗶é𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗲

Harii komunidade ne’ebé reziliente signifika presiza asegura katak komunidade sira la’ós asesu de’it ba ai-hán nutritivu, maibé mós protesaun sosiál bainhira sira presiza.

Nu’udar parte husi inisiativa konjunta iha Covalima, grupu agrikultór sira hetan oportunidade atu aprende liután kona-ba Rejime Kontributivu Seguransa Sosiál iha Timor-Leste, ne’ebé foku liu ba Adezaun Fakultativa. Sesaun ne’e hala’o husi Instituto Nasional Segurança Social (INSS), ho apoiu husi Organizasaun Internasionál ba Traballu (OIT), hodi fahe informasaun pratikál ba partisipante sira kona-ba kontribuisaun ba seguransa sosiál, partisipasaun no benefísiu sira ne’ebé disponivel liu husi adezaun fakultativa.

Adezaun fakultativa ne’e importante tebes, liuliu ba traballadór sira iha ekonomia informál ne’ebé la kobre husi dispozisaun seguransa sosiál obrigatóriu. Liu husi fahe informasaun refere diretamente ba agrikultór sira iha terenu, agrikultór sira bele iha kuñesimentu kona-ba seguransa sosiál no enkoraja sira atu konsidera seguransa sosiál nu’udar parte husi planeamentu ba sira-nia futuru no protesaun ba sira-nia família.

Atividade sira kona-ba seguransa sosiál ne’e nu’udar parte husi inisiativa bo’ot ne’ebé iha ligasaun ho sustentabilidade agrikultura, merenda eskolár no nutrisaun. Ho esforsu sira ne’e hatudu katak ita nia fonte rendimentu no protesaun sosiál bele forte liután hodi kontribui ba komunidade ne’ebé saudavel no reziliente.

Inisiativa ne’e halibur hamutuk Governu Timor-Leste, grupu agrikultór sira, komunidade lokál no parseiru dezenvolvimentu sira, inklui INSS, ILO, Uniaun Europeia, WFP no UNICEF, ne’ebé servisu hamutuk atu apoia komunidade ne’ebé inkluzivu no reziliente liután.

Atividade refere hetan apoiu liu husi Projetu Haforsa Inkluzaun Sosiál no Nutrisaun, ne’ebé finansia husi Uniaun Europeia.

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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Building resilient communities means ensuring that people have access not only to livelihoods and nutritious food, but also to social protection when they need it.

As part of a joint initiative in Covalima, farmers group had the opportunity to learn more about Timor-Leste’s Contributory Social Security Scheme, particularly the voluntary contributory scheme.

The session was delivered by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), providing participants with practical information on social security contributions, participation and the benefits available through the scheme.

The voluntary scheme is particularly relevant for workers in informal economy who are not covered by mandatory social security arrangements. By bringing information directly to farmers in the community, the initiative aims to strengthen understanding and encourage them to consider social security as part of planning for their future and protecting their families.

The social security activities form part of a broader initiative linking sustainable agriculture, school feeding and nutrition. Together, these efforts demonstrate how stronger livelihoods and stronger social protection can contribute to healthier and more resilient communities.

The initiative brings together the Government of Timor-Leste, farmers’ groups, local communities and development partners, including INSS, ILO, the European Union, WFP and UNICEF, working together to support more inclusive and resilient communities.

The activities are supported through the Strengthening Social Security and Nutrition Project, funded by the European Union.



United Nations Nasoins Unidas Timor-Leste
International Labour Organization-Organizasaun Internasionál ba Traballu
União Europeia em Timor-Leste
UNICEF Timor-Leste
Segurança Social Timor-Leste

10/08/2026

🌱 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐡𝐚 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥!

Husi loron 6–8 Agostu, Programa Abilidade Agrofloresta, ne’ebé finansia husi Uniaun Europeia no implementa husi Organizasaun Internasionál Traballu, partisipa iha EXPO Dili Maratona Internasionál iha Palásiu Prezidensiál.

Durante expo loron tolu nia laran, ami hatudu produtu sira husi programa nian inklui sub-produtu nuu ne’ebé inovativu, no mós baunila no kakau ne’ebé produs lokalmente.

🥥 Destake ida maka apresentasaun moda fibra nuu nian, ne'ebé hatudu produtu kriativu sira hanesan pasta, totebag, karteira, xapeu no seluk tan — hatudu oinsá abilidade no rekursu lokál sira bele transforma ba produtu sira ne'ebé bele fa'an no iha oportunidade ekonómika boot.

Obrigado barak ba hotu ne'ebé maka visita no esplora ami nia produtu no programa sira no halo interasaun ho ami nia ekipa.

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🌱 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎!

From 6–8 August, the Agroforestry Skills Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, joined the Dili International Marathon EXPO at the Presidential Palace.

Throughout the three-day expo, we showcased products from the programme, including innovative coconut by-products, as well as locally produced vanilla and cacao.

🥥 One of the highlights was the coconut fibre fashion showcase, featuring creative products such as bags, tote bags, purses, hats and more — demonstrating how skills and local resources can be transformed into marketable products and new economic opportunities.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, explored the products, interacted with our team and showed their support!

União Europeia em Timor-Leste

10/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝ó𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐡𝐚 𝐄𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞

Iha Timor-Leste, kuaze 70% forsa traballu foku iha ekonomia informal. Oinsá mak ita bele asegura katak kobertura seguransa sosial to’o ba traballadór iha ekonomia informal?

Semana kotuk (3–7 Agostu), International Labour Organization-Organizasaun Internasionál ba Traballu, ho apoiu finansiamentu husi União Europeia em Timor-Leste, hala’o formasaun ba partisipante hamutuk na’in 30 husi Segurança Social Timor-Leste, Governu no parseiru sira kona-ba oinsá atu habelar kobertura seguransa sosiál ba traballadór sira iha ekonomia informal.

Foku prinsipál:
✅ Governasaun - Hari’i sistema ne’ebé inkluzivu
✅ Rejistu - Mellora asesu ba seguransa sosiál
✅ Envolvimentu komunidade - Estratéjia ne’ebé to’o ba traballadór informal
✅ Solusaun lokál - Solusaun ne’ebé adapta ba realidade Timor-Leste.

“Protesaun sosial ne’e nu’udar direitu ida, la’ós priviléjiu.” — hateten S.E. Sr. Thorsten Bargfrede, Embaixadór União Europeia, iha serimónia abertura, hamutuk ho Prezidente INSS, Sr. Zeferino da Costa Bobo, no Diretora ILO ba Timor-Leste no Indonezia, Sra. Simrin Singh.

💡 Tanbasá ida-ne’e importante: Formasaun ida ne’e fasilita husi peritu sira husi , atu mellora koñesimentu paritisipante sira nian hodi responde ba lakuna sira no hari’i sistema protesaun sosial ne’ebé inkluzivu liután.

👉 Mudansa saida mak ita sei tau nu’udar prioridade atu apoia traballadór sira iha ekonomia informal? Fahe ita-nia hanoin iha kraik!

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞

Nearly 70% of Timor-Leste’s workforce is informal, how do we ensure social security coverage reaches more informal workers?

Last week (3–7 Aug), the International Labour Organization (ILO), with EU funding, trained 30+ leaders from INSS TimorLeste, government, and partners on expanding coverage for informal economy workers.

Key focus:
✅ Governance – Building inclusive systems
✅ Registration – Improve access
✅Community outreach – Strategies that reach informal workers
✅ Local solutions – Tailored for Timor-Leste

“Social protection is a right, not a privilege.” — H.E. Thorsten Bargfrede, EU Ambassador, at the opening alongside INSS President Zeferino da Costa Bobo and ILO Country Director Simrin Singh.

💡 Why it matters: This training, led by ITCILO experts, gives local leaders tools to close gaps and build a more inclusive system.
👉 What’s one change you’d prioritise to support informal workers? Share below!

07/08/2026

🎉 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 | 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐢𝐯𝐮 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Loron 2 nakonu ho enerjia, kriatividade, no inspirasaun tanba vizitante sira mergulha sira-nia an iha buat hotu ne'ebé maka Expo Imersiva Abilidade Agrofloresta 2026 oferese.

Husi talk show sira ne'ebé informativu konaba oportunidade kareira, dezenvolvimentu koperativa, no aprezentasaun negósiu sira ne'ebé emosionante ba demonstrasaun diretu sira, produtu lokál sira, atuasaun musika sira, desfile moda ho produtu sira produz husi nuu kulit, no atividade interativu sira, kantu hotu-hotu iha Expo selebra talentu, inovasaun, no potensiál hosi Timor-Leste nia kadeia valor agrofloresta.

Obrigado ba ema hotu ne'ebé ajuda halo momentu sira-ne'e sai posivel. Hamutuk, ita harii futuru ida iha ne'ebé abilidade agrofloresta sira loke odamatan ba oportunidade foun sira.

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🎉 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Day 2 was filled with energy, creativity, and inspiration as visitors immersed themselves in everything the Agroforestry Skills Immersive Expo 2026 had to offer.

From informative talk shows on career opportunities and cooperative development, exciting business pitches from 20 business competition candidates, to live demonstrations, local products, musical performances, a fashion show of products made from coconut fibre, and interactive activities, every corner of the Expo celebrated the skills, innovation, and the potential of Timor-Leste’s agroforestry value chain.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these moments possible. Together, we're building a future where agroforestry skills open doors to new opportunities.

União Europeia em Timor-Leste

06/08/2026

🌿 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 | 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐞𝐫s𝐢𝐯𝐮 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Fahe konhesiementu sira, halo ligasaun, no deskobre oportunidade foun sira iha loron dahuluk hosi Expo Imersiva Abilidade Agrofloresta nian 2026.

Vizitante sira esplora espozisaun interativu sira, hasoru produtór lokál no fornesedór formasaun sira, aprende hosi peritu indústria sira konaba oportunidade negosiu iha nuu, baunilla, no kakau no dezenvolvimentu abilidade iha setor agrofloresta, resjita oportunidade kareira liu husi Simu-Web, no esperiénsia inovasaun iha Timor-Leste nia kadeia valór agrofloresta.Konversasaun, demonstrasaun, no ligasaun hotu-hotu reflete kbiit abilidade nian hodi kria oportunidade sira ne'ebé sustentavel.

Obrigado ba hotu ne'ebé hamutuk ho ami no kontribui ba loron ida ne'ebé vibrante no envolve. Iha ne'e momentu balun ne'ebé halo Loron 1 sai inolvidavel.

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🌿 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Knowledge was shared, connections were made, and new opportunities were discovered throughout the first day of the Agroforestry Skills Immersive Expo 2026.

Visitors explored interactive exhibits, met local producers and training providers, learned from industry experts on business opportuites in coconut, vanilla and cacao and skills development in the agroforestry sector, carrer oprtunities with Simu-Web, and experienced the innovation behind Timor-Leste’s agroforestry value chains. Every conversation, demonstration, and connection reflected the power of agroforestyr skills to create lasting opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a vibrant and engaging day.

União Europeia em Timor-Leste

01/08/2026

PART (II) EXPO IMERSIVA ABILIDADE AGROFLORESTA 2026 (Kultiva Abilidade. Konekta Merkadu. Kria Oportunidade)
Organizasaun Internasional ba Traballu (ILO), iha kolaborasaun ho União Europeia, ministériu relevante no parseiru implementador sira, organiza EXPO Imersivu Abilidade Agrofloresta ba Empregu no Reziliénsia hodi hatudu progresu no rezultadu husi programa ne'ebé fó kontribuisaun ba dezenvolvimentu setor agrofloresta iha Timor-Leste.
Ho tema “Kultiva Abilidade, Konekta Merkadu, Kria Oportunidade”, EXPO ne'e hatudu oinsá dezenvolvimentu abilidade bele kria oportunidade empregu, promove empreza no negósiu, no hasa'e reziliénsia komunidade sira hasoru mudansa klimátika. Atividade ne'e mos aprezenta evidénsia kona-ba impaktu programa nian, hodi hametin agrofloresta nu'udar pilar importante ba dezenvolvimentu ekonomia verde iha Timor-Leste.
Durante EXPO, visitante sira bele aprende diretamente kona-ba prosesu kuda no kuidadu ai-horis hanesan nuu, baunilla no kakau, husi etapa kuda to'o manutensaun. Sira mos bele haree prosesu transformasaun produtu agríkola sai produtu ho valor aumenta, hanesan mina nuu, pasta nuu, adubu orgániku, xokolate, dosi, pó baunilla, baunilla masin-midár no produtu inovativu seluk tan.

01/08/2026

EXPO IMERSIVA ABILIDADE AGROFLORESTA 2026 (Kultiva Abilidade. Konekta Merkadu. Kria Oportunidade)