Our Work

Municipal systems are the frontline of local delivery - strengthening planning, budgeting, procurement, inclusive participation and community voice is essential for effective service delivery that meets community needs.

PARTISIPA helps municipalities strengthen the core systems they use to plan, budget and deliver services - with Annual Action Plans at the centre of how roads, water and community priorities come together. By improving coordination, supporting performance-based approaches and embedding meaningful community participation, the program builds stronger links between local governments and national systems and the communities they serve.

What does this look like?

• Strengthening municipal leadership

• Community participation and citizen engagement

• Inclusive local leadership

• Integrating gender equality, disability and social inclusion

Accessible, reliable infrastructure helps build safe and connected communities and strong, inclusive governance and systems keep essential services running well.

PARTISIPA supports municipalities to deliver safer, more reliable infrastructure by strengthening the systems behind how roads, water and community facilities are planned, built and maintained.

By integrating all local infrastructure into one coherent approach and focusing on quality, resilience, citizen voice in planning and long-term upkeep, the program helps improve governance, embed climate-smart and accessible design, and position Timor-Leste to attract and scale future climate-resilient investments.

What does this look like?

• Climate‑resilient and sustainable infrastructure

• Supporting operation and maintenance of water supply

• Water resource management for climate resilience

• Quality, accessible infrastructure