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4.2.5. Financial Systems and Supporting Infrastructure Program

This program of projects was newly defined for the Infrastructure Fund in 2014 as a support to the Public Buildings program. It was separated from the Public Buildings program as the capital investment in equipment and furnishings differs significantly from the investment in building structures. The projects are essential to the operation of public services and to ensure that the full value of the public building investments are realised. There are 14 projects currently in the IF program with a total budget allocation of 50.1 million in 2014 with the main project being the Ministry of Finance new office building. However, this allocation, with approval of CAFI, was later reduced to 16.8 million dollars. The construction works of the Ministry of Finance building was completed and already handed over to the project owner while interior design works are ongoing. Many of the remaining works are for equipping the new building with a modern facilities including essential IT infrastructure such as an international standard data centre. This is currently in an advanced state of procurement for implementation. In 2015, total allocation for ongoing projects amounted to 19.1 million.

4.2.6. Youth and Sports Program

Given that 50 of Timor-Leste’s population is under 18 years of age, provision of facilities and activities for the development of youths and children outside the formal education sector is vital for the future of the country. The program of IF projects was separated from the public building program in 2014 and focuses on the construction of national stadia for major outdoor and indoor sporting events and the construction of eight regional outdoor stadia as a pre-requisite for the creation of national football leagues in partnership with South Korea, the Asian Football Confederation, Football Federation Australia and the Real Madrid Foundation. The DED for the Indoor Stadium and the four football stadia have been completed and the ToR for DED of the National Outdoor Stadium is in preparation. The NPC has commenced procurement of the contractors for four football stadia in Baucau, Ermera, Maliana and Manatuto. Of the 2014 budget 1.8 million, 0.3 million was disburse by end of the year and 2.8 million is required in 2015 for these projects to proceed.

4.2.7. Education Program