Ministry of Transport and Communication

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5.1.16 Ministry of Transport and Communication

For 2014, the activities of the Ministry of Transportation and Communication will be supported by four DP projects, valued at US2.9 million. This makes up 1.6 of the total DP support for Government activities in 2014.The Majority of this funding will go to a maritime connection to the North Coast project US1.5 million by the German Government. Table 18: Ministry of Transport and Communication- Activities Administered with Government ,000 Refers to total cost of the budget over life of the project, which may be more than 5 years. Development Partner Executing Agency Project Title Expected Outcomes Project Budget 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 4 Years Total JICA JICA Urgent Rehabilitation Project for Oecusse Port To rehabilitate Oecusse Port facilities to secure safety and efficient handling passengers as well as cargos 12,264 3,314 JICA JICA Data Collection Survey for Port Sector Under Preparation 346 346 JICA JICA Port Maintenance Advisor To build capacity for port maintenance 268 123 123 German Govt. MoTC - APORTIL Self Funded Agency Ship Repair and Maintenance Facility Regular docking of the ferry Nakroma and other vessels through a sustainably used repair facility, to create local employment and to promote regular ferry service between Dili, Oecussi and Atauro 2,840 861 1,000 1,000 German Govt. MoTC - APORTIL Self Funded Agency Maritime Transport Service Development Provision of a vessel for the securing of the connection of the capital Dili with the enaclave Oecussi and the island Atauro as well as the required landing stages which contributes to economic development 8,095 263 German Govt. MoTC - APORTIL Self Funded Agency Maritime Transport Connection along the North Coast Provision of a second vessel for the north coast and the required landing facility in Dili, consulting services 10,236 1,500 2,500 3,500 7,500 The Peoples Republic of China The Peoples Republic of China Human Resources Cooperation Program Strengthen Capacity Building, Timorese Officials and Technicians have been to China for training 270 40 250 250 TOTAL 34,051 5,092 2,873 2,500 3,500 8,873 48

5.1.17 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries