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2.8. ELECTRICITY PROGRAM
The aim of the Electricity Program is to provide reliable electricity generation, transmission and distribution throughout the country. The importance of reliable electricity supply is essential for
economic development of the nation. Good and reliable power supply in fact is also one of the conditions to enhance the private
investment in Timor-Leste. This Program consists of 584 projects,
including Hera and Betano power stations, Comoro Diesel Generating Power Station
and also 9 substations which are 100 completed. Today around 75-80 of
population covered by electrification grid. There are 111 ongoing and 132 new projects
for Medium and Low voltage power distribution towers and cables throughout the
mainland of Timor-Leste. Among other works which remain to complete the Central control systems, Improvement of Street Lighting, construction a Jetty for fuel delivery at Hera and
construction Accommodation for Maintenance and Operating staff in the districts. The budget for the Program in 2017 is of 13.385 million.
2.9. INFORMATICS PROGRAM
The Informatics Program is very important as the industry and commerce relies on rapid and stable communications with adequate capacity and coverage to meet users’ demand. The current
communication technology such as speed of data transfer and connection in Timor-Leste is still far behind other countries such as Indonesia, Australia, or other countries in the pacific region.
There are 3 informatics projects under this Program which intended to ensure that Timor-Leste provides the capacity and quality that will be required by existing users and potential investors
in social, commerce and industry sectors in the country. The Ministry of Public Works Transport and Communication intends to improve existing
communication system to provide better communication access to the people. Internet connection and high speed upgrade will allow to get better quality of service, helping to improve
trade opportunities for national and foreign investors and get access to international markets. Two 2 projects were established in 2014, and they are expected to be completed in the next
year: National Connectivity Project Phases III and V; Satellite Internet Upgrade from 20 Mbps to 6080Mbps. One 1 project is the Extension of PCN II and network fiber-optic relates to
the Ministry of Public Works Transport and Communication still is under preparation. All informatics projects under this Program have ongoing status and will be continue in 2017.
The IF budget allocation for projects under the Informatics Program in 2017 is of 1 million.
2.10. MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS MDG PROGRAM
The SDP states that “Timor-Leste is working towards achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals” and the country has made good progress in many areas. In order to achieve
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the MDG targets, the Millennium Development Goals Program has been included in the IF portfolio since its establishment of the Infrastructure Fund.
Currently 4 of 6 projects have on-going status which allows to supplement the
relevant projects in other IF Programs:
1 Social Housing, 2 Road and drainage, 3 Public facility and 4
Water Sanitation. All above mentioned projects are in one package.
As a result, 2.585 new houses were constructed in 27 locations in 11
districts in Timor-Leste. According the SDP goal - 11,140 units of MDG Suco
Houses should be installed. And today 23.2 of this target has been achieved.
Two MDG projects: 1 Installation of solar panels in the identified rural villages and 2 Social project of installation of Dom Boaventura statue have already been completed in 2015 using the
financial support from the Infrastructure Fund. This progress achieved through the MDG projects is very important for poverty reduction,
improvement of living standards and overall country development. The IF budget allocation for MDG Program in 2017 is of 1 million.
2.11. HEALTH PROGRAM
This Program is focusing on infrastructure support for health sector in Timor-Leste. In terms of infrastructure development, extensions and improvements are required at the National Hospital,
the referral hospitals and the district and sub-district clinics and health centres. Widespread improvements in the availability and quality of health care must continue in Timor-Leste.
As a result, two health projects have been completed: the Baucau Referral Hospital
which occupies 2,500m
2
and daily available capacity for 200 people and Rehabilitation of
Ex-building Palácio das Cinzas. In the IF Portfolio there are 4 projects under
preparation for construction: 1 Intensive care cardio unit at Guido Valadares National
Hospital ICCU HGV; 2 Rehabilitation and construction for old building of Dr. Antonio
Carvalho Hospital, ICCU and SAMES, 3
Project of pediatric building at Guido Valadares National Hospital and 4 Project for building extension of Guido Valadares Hospital with all projects benefits for more than 1.500 people.
The IF budget allocation for projects under the Health Program in 2017 is of 2 million.