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Training for 94 Local Authorities to Initiate Cash-for-Work Programme in Rural Communities
October 3, 2024
Group discussion and presentation
UNDP Timor-Leste/@Jaquelino Magno
Dili, 04/10/2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Community Infrastructures for Resilience Project (CIREP) conducted 1-day intensive training for 94 local authorities from Municipality of Bobonaro, Ermera, and Liquica to prepare for the upcoming Cash-for-Work programme in their communities.
The UNDP Community Infrastructures for Resilience Project (CIREP) conducted the training on Cash-for-Work in Novo Turismo, Dili, on 4th October in 2024, attended by Mr. Elvino Bonaparte do Rego, Director of Direção Nacional Governo Local (DNGL) the Ministry of State Administration (MSA), Ms. Yuki Sakai, Deputy Head of the Mission of Japan Embassy to Timor-Leste, Ms. Adeline Carrier, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP, and local authorities in Bobonaro, Ermera, and Liquica, who will lead Cash-for-Work programme operated in their community areas.
The Cash-for-Work programme aims to enhance lives and livelihoods in rural areas by providing vulnerable communities with gender-equal job opportunities to improve their vocational skills. Qualified community members, including Women, People with disabilities, and LGBTQI+, will engage with the programme operated at 46 construction/rehabilitation sites supported by the CIREP project in Bobonaro, Covalima, Ermera Liquica, and RAEOA, and an estimated 46000 people (50% women) will benefit from the programme by 2027.
Presentation by the CIReP project manager
UNDP Timor-Leste/@Jaquelino Magno
A total of 146 people attended the training, and 94 local authorities learned essential knowledge in the process of Cash-for-Work programme, including rules and criteria of community recruitment, health & safety plans, risk mitigations, and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). “Active participation of local authorities, such as chiefs of Suco/Aldeia, is critical to ensure the Cash-for-Work and construction activities. The Government of Timor-Leste greatly appreciates the collaboration with UNDP and the Government of Japan” stated by Mr. Elvino Bonaparte do Rego, Director of DNGL – MSA.
A new Cash-for-Work manual developed by the CIREP project was also handed over to the local authorities in each municipality. “The manual will serve as a comprehensive guide for everyone involved. It outlines essential processes, best practices, and practical tools for Cash-for-Work to ensure its effective and equitable implementation” described by Ms. Adeline Carrier, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP.
“I am very happy that the Cash-for-Work activity is now starting to operate. Beginning with 13 construction sites this year, I believe the UNDP CIREP project will produce significant outcomes.” underscored Ms. Yuki Sakai, Deputy Head of the Mission of the Japan Embassy to Timor-Leste.
About UNDP-CIREP project
The CIREP project (2023-2027) aims to safeguard valuable communities in rural areas by improving their access to the basic services, mainly health, education, markets, irrigation, water, and sanitation. With US$ 5 million in financial support from the Government of Japan and an implementation partnership with the Ministry of State Administration, the CIREP project conducts the new construction and/or rehabilitation of 46 community infrastructures in Bobonaro, Covalima, Ermera Liquica, and RAEOA.