Overview
The Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project Intervention Report was produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2017. The ILO holds a mandate to help advance the creation of decent work and the economic and working conditions that give working people and business people a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress.
ILO Priorities in Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, the ILO’s work has focused on three interconnected priorities:
- Youth employment promotion — expanding opportunities for young people entering the labour market
- Rural economic development — integrating employment strategies into rural growth initiatives
- Labour market governance — improving the structures and policies that regulate employment
Alignment with National Development Strategy
These priorities align directly with Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011–2030, which emphasises the support and development of the private sector as the primary driver of:
- Employment creation
- Income generation
- Sustainable economic growth
The tourism sector is identified as a key area where private sector development can deliver meaningful employment outcomes, particularly for youth and rural communities.
Year published: 2017
Source: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Project: Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS)