PPIP (2022)
Management system for waste oil collection and treatment in Timor-Leste
Short description:
The project fiche summarizes the findings and insights of the introduction of a waste management system specialized for waste oil and its treatment
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PPIP (2022)
Management system for healthcare risk waste in Timor-Leste
Short description:
The project fiche summarizes the findings and insights of the introduction of a solid waste management system specialized for healthcare facilities
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PPIP (2022)
Expanding tree cover and carbon resources through commercial tree crops
Short description:
The project fiche summarizes the findings and insights of the usage of commercial tree crops in Timor-Leste
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PPIP (2022)
Catchment management as integrated support of water supply
Short description:
The project fiche summarizes the findings and insights of the catchment management to sustain quality and quantity of Dili’s water supply.
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PPIP (2022)
Carbon farming as an economic chance for rural areas and a way to fight forest loss
Short description:
The project fiche summarizes the findings and insights to accommodate carbon sequestration and the sale of carbon credit through selected tree-growing communities.
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PPIP (2022)
The creation of an eco-friendly and sustainable bamboo industry in Timor-Leste
Short description:
The project fiche summarizes the findings and insights for a sustainable bamboo industry in Timor-Leste
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The Project Preparation & Implementation Programme for Timor-Leste (PPIP) Key Expert for Solid Waste Management, Mr Jan Skajaa, and the National Key Expert for Solid Waste Management, Mr Fernandinho Noronha, conducted a follow-up workshop on 6 October 2022 to the workshop held on 3 June 2022 regarding the selection of sites for transfer stations and two regional sanitary landfills that are proposed to be established as part of the PPIP investment programme. The workshop was held at the Ministry of State Administration meeting room and was attended by representatives from all the municipalities of Timor Leste.
Before this workshop, Mr Jan Skajaa had recently conducted field visits from the 19 to 21 September to assess the 6 locations nominated by the Municipal Authorities for establishing the two future regional sanitary landfills on the east and south of Timor-Leste. Mr Jan Skajaa also conducted the necessary evaluation of the suitable sites.
The purpose of this workshop was to present the findings from the evaluations and to discuss and agree on the two most suitable landfill sites recommended by the consultant.
Based on strict site selection criteria, the evaluation indicates that the sites in Vemasse (Baucau) and Cassa (Ainaro) are the most suitable for developing the proposed regional sanitary landfills in the eastern and southern parts of the country. However, the consultant does note that there are challenges associated with the two recommended sites, namely the preparation works that include clearing thick forest and the establishment of a new access road with a river crossing for the site in Cassa, Ainaro.
During the workshop, a few municipalities suggested that there should be close coordination with the Department of Land and Property to ensure legal ownership of the two sites.
Concerning the site selections of the transfer stations, Mr Jan Skajaa explained that the site selection criteria are not as demanding as that of the sanitary landfills. However, some factors need to be considered, including that the site needs to be close to where the waste is generated with good accessibility and connected to a public road, but away from residential areas as much as possible. The transfer station can be at the current municipal waste dumpsites or established in new locations.
The National Key Expert for Solid Waste Management, Mr Fernandinho Noronha, commented that the primary purpose of the transfer station was to minimise as much as possible the waste collection and transport work, hence reducing the operational cost related to the management of the waste that is proposed to be covered by the state.
The workshop concluded by accepting the two recommended locations in Cassa (Ainaro) and Vemasse (Baucau) for developing the two Regional Sanitary Landfills proposed under the PPIP for the Eastern and Southern parts of Timor-Leste. This will be officially confirmed via the approval of the Minutes of the Meeting (MoM). It was also agreed that the required technical surveys of the two confirmed locations in Cassa and Vemasse should occur as soon as possible. This could be done simultaneously when the government officially secures the two sites. The Municipalities would also provide the PPIP consultant with the list of potential sites for the transfer stations, to which the consultant will carry out site observations and recommendations accordingly.
The COWI Project Director, Mr. Michael Jacobsen and PPIP Team Leader, Mr. Chris Manu completed a mission to Timor Leste from 12th August 2022 to 19th August 2022. This mission coincided with the mission of the EIB Representative to the Pacific, Mr. Benoit Cambier.
The objectives of the mission were to (i) dialogue with key stakeholders on the selected potential investment projects in the solid waste management, water supply and sanitation and forestry sectors; with particular focus on water supply and sanitation investment projects given the challenges identified during the March mission (ii) participate in the third Project Steering Committee Meeting (iii) review the project status and future planned activities with the Project Coordinator, Mr Kassius Klei Ximenes, the EIB representative Mr. Benoit Cambier and the PPIP team.
Mr. Michael Jacobsen, Mr. Benoit Cambier and Mr. Chris Manu met with the Vice Prime Minister/Minister of Planning and Territory, H.E. Mr. Jose Maria dos Reis; Vice Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Abilio Xavier de Araujo and the Vice Minister of Finance, Mr. Antonio Freitas, as well as the President of Bee Timor Leste and President of ANAS to update on project preparation activities and progress on investment projects.
The mission also met with European Union Delegation (EUD) and development partners to discuss interest in collaborating with EIB on project investments.
The key mission findings include:
The Ministry of Finance, Mr Rui Gomes emphasised the Government of Timor Leste’s desire to diversify its International Financing Investment portfolio.
The EIB reiterated that its strategic aims are aligned with the EUD regional priorities through close collaboration in support of the Forestry sector.
PPIP TA activities in solid waste management have continued as planned. The team expects to deliver two pre-feasibility study reports by the end of the year. The mission was informed of two key issues, which require a government decision, namely:
The PPIP TA team described the analysis of the difference between the studies produced under the Government Master Plans and what will be needed for EIB Financing.
The PPIP TA team recommended providing a “gaps analysis” following EIB feasibility processes to inform the BTL consultant undertaking the detailed design. The decision to include the ESIA/RAP as a part of the PPIP grant work has been deferred by the Third Project Steering Committee meeting until the relevant Government organisations in the water and sanitation sector can convene and decide if this approach is appropriate.
The previous Forestry Key Expert Stephen Midgley was interchanged by the new Forestry Key Expert, Mr Joerg Albrecht, who started in May 2022 and was in Timor-Leste on a Mission in June and July 2022.
The mission took the opportunity to speak with Mr. Ramon Reigada, Ms. Doerthe Wacker, and Mr. Severin Mellac from EUD and agreed to close cooperation between the EUD, EIB and the PPIP TA.
List of meetings and site visits conducted:
| Institution | Date | Purpose | Location |
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| EU Delegation | 15/08/2022 | Introductory meeting | EUD Office Palm Business Center |
| Ministry of Public Works, BTL, ANAS | 15/08/2022 | Introductory meeting | Ministry of Public Works |
| Ministry of Planning and Territory | 16/08/2022 | Introductory Meeting with the Vice Prime Minister/ Minister of Planning and Territory; Jose Maria Dos Reis/ PPIP GoTL Coordinator Kassius Klei Ximenes | Office of the Vice Prime Minister |
| Ministry of Finance | 16/08/2022 | Introductory meeting with the Vice Minister of Finance, Antonio Freitas | Ministry of Finance |
| Bee Timor Leste | 17/08/2022 | Introductory meeting with the president BTL, Carlos dos Reis | Office of the President BTL |
| MPO | 17/08/2022 | Dinner with Kassius Klei Ximenes (as he will be travelling to Baucau) | Restaurant – Tito’s |
| Ministry of State Administration | 18/08/2022 | Introductory meeting with the Director General MSA (Minister MSA unavailable) | MSA |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | 18/08/2022 | Introductory meeting with the Vice Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Abilio Xavier de Araujo (Minister and DG Raimundo Maus in Kupang, Indonesia) | MAP, Comoro |
| Mission Dinner | 18/08/2022 | Mission dinner with COWI team, Benoit Cambier, and MPO (represented by Joao Jeronimo Pereira) | Aroma Cafe |
| Benoit Cambier | 19/08/2022 | Debriefing | Hotel Timor |
The PPIP Key Forestry Expert, Mr. Jörg Albrecht completed an initial mission to Timor Leste from the 6th of June 2022 to the 13th of July 2022.
Mr. Albrecht held meetings with key Project stakeholders and introduced the pre-feasibility studies on the projects PFS1 (commercial tree planting and carbon farming) and PFS2 (watershed management and livelihood improvement) to national and municipal authorities. He met, among others, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Mr Demétrio do Amaral de Carvalho, the Director General of Forestry, Coffee and Industrial Plants (DGFCIP), Mr Raimundo Mau, the Director General of Agriculture, Ms Odete Do Ceu Guterres. The DG FCIP installed a Prefeasibility Study Focus Group to discuss issues on the two agreed-upon forestry fiches. The PFS Focus Group met twice during the mission and discussed procedures and observations.
Mr Jorge Albrecht met with representatives of MAF Forestry and the PPIP National Forestry Expert, Dr Domingos Cairesi Bendito Beremau Gomes, and visited the catchment areas of Irabere and Loes and the primary forest plantation areas in Covalima. He met with the Municipality Presidents and provided power point presentations on the objectives of the PPIP project.
The first mission results confirm favorable conditions for the future project: A supportive comprehensive legal and strategic framework is available, and in general, TL offers good growing conditions for trees. The heads of Municipalities ensured their interest and cooperation in the projects in general and forest restoration and carbon farming in particular. Preliminarily, various investment needs were identified during the PFS mission which are key for the forestry sector to achieve its objectives and targets:
The next mission is planned for October/November focusing on field assessments and surveys in identified priority sucos in Irabere and Loes watershed areas and Covalima.
