Aileu District Ainaro District Baucau District Bobonaro District

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5.3 External Assistance by Districts

In 2014 a total of 381 on-going and planned projects are being implemented by both bi-lateral and multi- lateral Development Partners. Allocation by districts of this support from DPs is shown in the chart below. In the following section, we have provided financial information that details the amount of off- budget grant DP funds for 2014 that have been allocated in each district, on projects classified as on- going or planned under preparation. Table 29: Number of Projects Implemented in 2013 by Districts and Sector The chart above details sectors in which DPs are planning to implement projects across a number of OECD DAC sectors, with the largest numbers of projects and money going to the district of Dili 32 projects, Bobonaro 28 projects, Ainaro and Aileu 26 projects, Covalima 24 projects, Liquisa, Baucau and Ermera 22 projects, Lautem and Manatuto 20 projects, and Manufahi 19 projects, Oecusse and Viqueque 18 projects.

5.3.1 Aileu District

For 2014, there are currently 26 projects to be implemented in Aileu District, with a total allocation of US 8.0 million. Out of the 26 projects, the sectors of transport and storage, agriculture and health have received the largest portions of ODA. These projects have received funding from the European Union, AusAID, UNICEF and the World Bank. Projects include initiatives to provide new seed varieties to increase agricultural output, the rehabilitation of rural roads and improved access to healthcare for women and children. 63

5.3.2 Ainaro District

For 2014, there are currently 20 projects that will be implemented in the district of Ainaro, with a total allocation of US 4.9 million. Out of the 20 projects, the biggest project identified for Ainaro District is the “Timor-Leste Road Climate Resilience Project” by the World Bank. The project aims to climate resilient road infrastructure and to link roads for emergency access. Additional sectors receiving ODA include education, health, govt. and civil society and water supply and sanitation.

5.3.3 Baucau District

For 2014, there are currently 22 projects that are to be implemented in Baucau District, with a total allocation of US 4.3 million. Out of the 22 projects, four have received the majority of funding and cover the sectors of transport and storage, agriculture and health. These projects will receive funding from the European Union, AusAID, UNICEF and the World Bank. They will include initiatives to provide new seed varieties to increase agricultural output, improved water and sanitation, the rehabilitation of rural roads and improved access to healthcare for women and children.

5.3.4 Bobonaro District

For 2014, 28 projects will be implemented in Bobonaro District, with a total allocation of US 6.0 million. Out of the 21 projects, three sectors received the majority of funding and cover the sectors of transport and storage, agriculture, and health. These projects receive funding from the European Union, AusAID, Government of Japan and the World Bank. These projects include initiatives to provide new seed varieties to increase agricultural output, the rehabilitation of rural roads and improved access to healthcare for women and children.

5.3.5 Covalima District