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Human Capital Investments
Human capital investments increase the qualifications and productivity of the workforce. Of CFTL expenditure on goods and services, 0.8 million are considered to directly contribute
to the development of human capital. These include programs for teacher training and vocational education.
2.5.2.3: Public Transfers
Public transfers comprise all of the money the Government spends on public grants and consigned payments. They are the second largest category in recurrent expenditures and
are set to reach 340.3 million in 2015. This section describes the main measures for this category and their classification into
different types of investment.
Measures
The main measures for public transfers include: 176.4 million to the Ministry of Social Solidarity towards social programs, including the
veterans , old age and disability pension schemes and Bolsa de Mãe. These programs support vulnerable and deserving groups and contribute to reducing poverty.
20.0 million to the Office of the Prime Minister towards emergency support for rehabilitating of schools and health posts across the whole territory. Improving health
and education in Timor-Leste are priorities of Government. 17.8 million in the Ministry of State Administration to support PNDS. This program
significantly contributes to rural development. 14.0 million to the Office of the Prime Minister towards supporting NGOs. The NGO
sector in Timor-Leste provides a valuable service to the country and its people. 11.5 million to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to support ANP, Timor
GAP and IPG. This money is required to ensure Timor-Leste maximises the benefits from its natural resources.
10.5 million to SEPFOPE for rural employment, the ceramic industry, building of five houses program, road changes and the self-employment, mobile training centre. This
will contribute promoting job creation and economic growth. 10.0 million to the Whole of Government towards the capitalization of the Central Bank
of Timor-Leste. This will facilitate the growth of credit to the private sector and contribute to the development of the financial sector in the country.
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9.9 million to the Council of Ministers towards the Special Social Market Economic Zone in Oecusse.
8.3 million to the Ministry of Health for treatments abroad, a new cardiovascular clinic and to support activities of public health and the SISKA. These investments are
important to ensure that the quality of health services for the population continues to improve.
7.3 million to the Ministry of State Administration in order to subsidize the Council for Sucos and operational costs for cleaning in Dili.
6.5 million to the Secretary of State of Youth and Sports to support sport and artistic activities. Promoting culture and sports is important both for morale as well as to
promote Timorese traditions. . illio to the Mi ist of Edu atio to a ds suppo ti g u i e sities, “alesia s
educational institutions and the School Feeding Programme in private schools. 6.0 million to Whole of Government towards pensions for former Prime Ministers,
Presidents of the Republic, Presidents of Parliament, Government Ministers and Members of Parliament
6.0 million to the National Electoral Commission to support political parties. This expenditure will contribute to the democratic process in Timor-Leste.
4.8 million to Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment to support cooperatives, commercial groups, industrial groups and environmental protection
groups. 4.0 million to Whole of Government towards financial contributions.
4.0 million to UNTL towards scholarships through international partner organizations. This will ensure Timorese students have access to world renowned universities.
2.7 million for the Ministry of Social Solidarity to support orphans, the homeless and the handicapped. The Government is committed to supporting these and other
vulnerable groups in society. 2.5 million for the g7+ secretariat. The work of this secretariat ensures that the voice of
fragile states is heard and acted upon by the international community. 1.5 million to SEAPRI for the bamboo centre and to support the private sector in the
areas of agriculture and tourism. These initiatives are important for promoting economic diversification and supporting new industries.
1.5 million to the Ministry of Public Works to support the installation of solar panels in communities which do not have access to electricity. This will both contribute towards
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it e t to provide electricity across the whole territory as well as promote the use of renewable energy.
1.2 million to Ministry of Social Solidarity and Office of the Vice Prime Minister towards the Red Cross and the HIVAIDS programs. These will support the provision of healthcare
in Timor-Leste. 1.0 million to Ministry of Tourism towards national and international events.
Investments
Investments towards public transfers for 2015 add up to 332.3 million, 97.7 of total budgeted public transfer expenditures.
Physical Investments
The Government has classified 65.0 million of transfer spending as physical investments, which are 19.1 of public transfers expenditure. The measures classified as physical
investments include those towards PNDS, rural employment, building of five houses by village, support for cooperatives and industries which protect the environment,
rehabilitation of schools and health posts and support towards installing solar panels for communities.
Social Investments
The Government has classified 238.2 million, or 70.0 of transfer spending as social investments. Measures classified under this category include funds for supporting the
disabled, orphans and homeless, support for NGOs, contributions for international finance, the Special Social Market Economic Zone, the g7+ secretariat, support to health activities in
SISKA and the new cardiology centre, subsidies towards treatment abroad, subsidies for the School Feeding program in private schools, subsidies for sucos, national and international
events, support for sports activities and the bamboo centre.
Human Capital Investments
The Government has classified 29.1 million, or 8.6 of transfers as human capital investments. These include
easu es fo su sidies fo u i e sities a d “alesia s i stitutions and scholarships with development partners. Other expenditures classified in this category
include the media and journalism capacity building program, the auto employment and the mobile training program,
the U a Mate ek p og a fo hild e s edu ation, the promotion of private schools and concessions for science and technology in all thirteen
districts.
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2.4.2.4: Minor Capital
