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Recurrent expenditures increased because there is a transfer of 81.9 million for Autoridade
Região Administrativa Especial de Oe‐cusse Ambeno ARAEOA and Zona Especial de
Economia Social de Mercado de Oe‐cusse Ambeno e Ataúro ZEESM.
Capital expenditures in the CFTL have been reduced in 2015, mainly due to a 49.3
reduction in minor capital spending. The Government made this saving by reviewing minor
capital spending and eliminating wasteful expenditures. This should increase the efficiency
of public spending going forward.
2.5.2.1: Salaries and Wages
Salaries and wages expenditures are expected to grow modestly by 1.2, in 2015. The main
measures for 2015 are:
• 2.3 million to the Ministry of Education towards increasing teachers’ salaries, particularly
for those in remote areas. This expenditure will attract more and better teachers
which will increase the quality of education across the whole country. • 2.0 million to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cooperation towards increasing foreign
living expenses for Timorese Ambassadors. This will allow them to better represent
Timorese citizens and businesses in foreign countries.
• 1.4 million to PNTL, Ministry of Health and Courts towards supporting the wages of new
PNTL members in Australia and Indonesia, as well as midwives and doctors and new national
auditing in the courts. This will encourage skilled workers to join key sectors such
as defence, justice and health.
2.5.2.2: Goods and Services
Goods and services is the largest appropriation category in CFTL and will reach 475.2
million for 2015; 7.9 higher than was budgeted for 2014. This section first describes
measures under this appropriation category and it then classifies investments.
Measures
The main measures for goods and services include:
• 115.6 million to the Ministry of Public Works towards fuel and maintenance of the electricity
generators. Providing electricity throughout the whole country has been one of
the Government’s greatest achievements and should underpin future economic development.
Ensuring effective maintenance of generators and the regular, adequate supply
of fuel is essential for ensuring a reliable supply of electricity. • 19.5 million in legal services. This will contribute to a better functioning public
administration.
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• 17.8 million in the Ministry of Education towards for the School Feeding program in public
schools. Providing children with sufficient and adequate nutrition will improve both
their educational attainment and their health. • 15.3 million to the Ministry of Health to buy medicines and food for patients. These
expenditures will help improve the quality of health services provided in the country.
• 14.5 million for Ministry of Justice towards the program Ita nia Rai and the cadastral survey.
These programs are important for improving land rights in Timor‐Leste which will
contribute to security and economic growth. • 8.1 million to the Whole of Government towards paying quotas and for the 2015
census. This survey provides important information on the population and living
standards in Timor‐Leste.
• 8.0 million to the Ministry of Education for printing and supply of school materials and for
supporting public schools. • 5.5 million to the Whole of Government for the Counterpart Fund. This fund pays for
the Government’s contribution to projects undertaken with development partners that
boost economic growth and reduce poverty.
• 5.1 million to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries towards the purchase of seeds and
for SIPICDCA program. This will contribute to the development of agriculture and improve
food security. • 5.0 million for Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment towards rice imports
and sale of local products. This will support the local rice market, contribute to the
School Feeding and Disaster Relief programs and ensure basic access to food for the
population. • 3.5 million to the Whole of Government for the CPLP. This money with assist Timor‐
Leste during its presidency of the CPLP and promote dialogue and trade between
Portuguese speaking countries. Timor‐Leste’s leading role in the CPLP will allow it to
further influence the global community.
• 3.2 million to the Whole of Government for fiscal and macroeconomic reform. Improving
tax revenues is a central strategy of the Government in order to diversify revenue
streams. This expenditure will contribute to this goal and help the Government increase
efficiency of tax administration and collection. • 2.0 million for Ministry of State Administration and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry
and Environment for the celebration of the 500
th
anniversary of Oecussi. • 1.8 million to the Ministry of Social Solidarity for entertainment and contributions to
veterans in honour of their sacrifices in achieving independence.
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• 1.6 million to the National Electoral Commission for the Election of the Chefe de Suco program.
Promoting democracy and rural development is of great importance to the Government
in order to ensure growth which is inclusive and also to maintain security across
the whole territory. • 1.5 million to the Ministry of State Administration for the election of community
leaders. Strengthening the local communities will contribute both to rural development
and also to security.
• 1.4 million to the Ministry of Agriculture in support of agricultural groups. Promoting local
production is a priority for the Government and will help ensure sustainable access to
food. • 1.3 million to the Ministry of Transport and Communication towards fuel for the Berlin
Nakroma. This expenditure will contribute to better transport, which is an important
part of the Government’s economic growth strategy.
• 1.2 million for the Presidency of the Republic in order to promote and support rural communities.
• 1.0 million for the Ministry of Justice towards biometric passports. This expenditure will make
travelling abroad easier for Timorese citizens. • 1.0 million towards the Growth Triangle Program between Indonesia, Timor‐Leste and
Australia. This expense will contribute towards better relations with neighbouring
countries, which will foster trade and closer regional ties.
Investments
The Government considers that many expenses under CFTL goods and services are
investments that contribute towards development. More specifically 44.7 of total goods
and services expenditures in CFTL are classified as physical or social investments.
Physical Investments
Physical investments total 128.1 million, 27.0 of CFTL goods and services expenditure.
This includes the counterpart contribution, purchase of seeds, fuel and maintenance for the
generators and fuel for the Berlin Nakroma.
Social Investments
Social investments have direct positive outcomes for the welfare of the population. These
total 84.2 million, which is 17.7 of total expenditure on goods and services. The larger
measures classified as social investments are the import of rice, the School Feeding
program, the cadastral survey, the community support and community leadership
programs, activities for Timor´s 500
th
year anniversary of Oecussi, food and medicines for
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patients, geometric passports, contributions to the veterans and the census, fiscal and
macroeconomic reform, subsidy and supply of school materials and CPLP.
2.5.2.3: Public Transfers
