On 18 June 2014, Vice Prime Minister Dr. Fernando Lasama inaugurated two PNDS projects in Humboe village in Ermera district.
The Secretary of State for Local Development Samuel Mendonça inaugurated two PNDS projects in Suku Mota Ulun, Liquiça District
PNDS is building the skills of remote communities, whilst providing infrastructure to remote communities, said Minister for State Administration Jorge Teme.
To reach the remote community of Umaheuk you must drive three hours’ from capital city, Dili
The Secretary of State for Local Development, Samuel Mendonça, today inaugurated three PNDS projects in Metinaro, sub-district of Dili.
The Ministry of State Administration, representing the government of Timor-Leste, signed a Subsidiary Arrangement with the Government of Australia for continued support to PNDS
Suku Tokoluli, a pilot suku, used their first PNDS grant to build a new water tank for the village.
Pilot phase suku are currently holding accountability meetings with the community, the twelfth and final step in the PNDS implementation process.
The community of Ponilala are constructing three community centres, using a rotating employment roster to ensure the whole community has the opportunity to earn money.
“You need to take good care of these state facilities, you cannot damage them, as these facilities will help your activity to develop your Village. These state facilities are yours, we hope that with PNDS program, you will be able to build much more in your village”.”
Rui Maria de Araújo
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Administrative Post Ainaru Vila, Ainaro Municipality (14/03/2015)
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