9 Timor-Leste completed its 1
st
Fragility Assessment in 2012. The research and data collection process involved more than 40 organizations, including state institutions,
development partners, civil society organizations, local authorities from two selected districts, and universities. Key steps included briefing the stakeholders, a kick-off
workshop, a group discussion at the national and district levels Liquica and Lautem for each PSG dimension, a presentation of major findings in the presence of the United
Nations Secretary General, and the publication of a summary report.
In 2015, Timor-Leste completed the 2
nd
Fragility Assessment to measure progress achieved since the first assessment in 2012. The 2
nd
Fragility Assessment was a country- led and country-owned process, by Timorese for Timorese, to find out if we have ‘a
strong Timor-Leste or a weak Timor-Leste’
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and whether or not all have access to Peacebuilding and Statebuilding initiatives. Data collection instruments for the 2
nd
Fragility Assessment were expanded to account for more inputs and a larger audience, therefore it is difficult to compare the findings with the results from the 2012 Fragility
Assessment. This 2
nd
Fragility Assessment also benefitted from an improved methodology and consultation process with relevant representation from all stakeholders
at the grassroots level in the 13 municipalities.
The assessment was led and fully funded by the Government of Timor-Leste through the Ministry of Finance, and included key relevant Ministries with technical and financial
support from the g7+ Secretariat to facilitate the qualitative and quantitative data collection and consultations.
Below is the summary table showing the results from 2012 as compared to those of 2015.
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Dr. Kaifala Marah, Chair of g7+ and Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Sierra‐Leone
PSG Objectives Fragility Phases
Phase 1: Crises
Phase 2: Reform
Rebuild Phase 3:
Transition Phase 4:
Transformation Phase 5:
Resilience
Legitimate Politics 2012
2015 Security
2012 2015
2015 Justice
2012 2015
10 This innovative approach lasted a total of six months and was facilitated with support
from the Center of Studies for Peace and Development CEPAD, a Timorese civil society organization that acted as a contributing partner to conduct the community
consultations with guidance from the Fragility Assessment Taskforce team. The stakeholders’ roundtable discussion on each Peacebuilding and Statebuilding goals lasted
five days and preliminary findings from both quantitative and qualitative data collections were presented and facilitated by the Fragility Assessment Taskforce. It was followed by
a one day National Validation Workshop to review the findings on each PSG.
The main findings from the 2
nd
Fragility Assessment for the five Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Goals emphasize the need for continued gender inclusion, financial
transparency of institutions and political parties, better quality of service delivery, improved Tetum representation in the justice and education systems, infrastructure
development, and improved employment opportunities in all industries.
Part 3: Improved Development Partnership
3.1 Development Partnership Management Unit
The Development Partnership Management Unit DPMU, Ministry of Finance MoF, was established under the Organic Law for the MoF in 2012. The DPMU is situated
directly under the supervision of the Minister of Finance. The main responsibility of DPMU is to ensure the effective use of the external assistance provided by DPs to Timor-
Leste, so as to guarantee coordination and harmonization in accordance with the development priorities set by the Government. The DPMU is also responsible for the
New Deal Implementation in Timor-Leste and the Director of DPMU is appointed as a New Deal focal point for this purpose.
3.2 Aid Transparency Portal ATP
The ATP is a public database that is populated by Development Partners to track all grant assistance in Timor-Leste. The system allows all stakeholders, including government
ministries and Development Partners to better understand the level of Official Development Assistance to Timor-Leste. Equipped with the ATP, the DPMU is able to
further contribute to preparing quality State Budgets. The creation of the ATP allows for ease of access to current information on all DP assistance, by Government beneficiary
institution, region, sector, SDP pillar, DP, providing information on planned and actual
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