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NEWS Housing and Building Damage Assessment (HBDA) Report Launching Tropical Cyclone Seroja hit the region over Easter weekend 2021 causing natural disasters in Timor-Leste that was not seen in nearly 50 years. Upon the request of the Government to the UN system to help with the needs assessment, UNDP took on technical lead in conducting the Housing and Building Damage Assessment (HBDA) in June 2021. .Read more News Government and United Nations in Timor-Leste launch Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Round-2 to contribute to the COVID-19 response and recovery The United Nations in Timor-Leste together with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry for Coordination of Economic Affairs, launched the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA-2) today. This report summarises the feedback from people throughout the country about the impact of COVID-19 on households and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The assessment aims to inform economic recovery plans and key policy decisions to support the most vulnerable groups of people, as well as the private sector and MSMEs in Timor-Leste.Read more NEWS Closing of the Hamutuk Serbí Komunidade Initiative for 10 aldeias in Suco Dare which benefited 706 people 706 participants worked for 22 days to clean and rehabilitate the neighbourhoods from the damages of the Easter Floods and received USD 110 in two instalments. In total, the HSK programme disbursed a total of USD 77,660 for the works in Suco Dare. In addition, the programme provided various PPEs, tools and equipment which will remain with the communities which can be used for any future community work.Read more News Launching Green Building Prototype The Green Building Prototype represents youth-led initiative embracing green practice for environmental protection and social empowerment. The nominated team Kiosk Matenek (KM) was selected as the most innovative team during green building design challenge in December 2020.Read more PUBLICATIONS Investigating Gender Equity, Social Inclusion and Environmental Standards in South Fly District The beautiful white sand beach at the coastal village of Com, within the Nino Konis Santana National Park in Lautem Municipality, is recognised as an important nesting site for hawksbill turtles.Read more BLOG How human-centred data is helping make evidence-based decisions post-Easter Floods In the aftermath of crises such as Tropical Cyclone Seroja, which caused significant damage across Timor-Leste over Easter weekend, Governments often need to make rapid decisions for recovery programming. In the absence of timely and accurate data, the prioritization of support to disaster-affected populations and restoration of damaged infrastructure, including residential and non-residential buildings can become particularly challenging.Read more

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$6,846

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