Partnership to Strengthen Village Development and Municipal Administration
PARTISIPA · Funded by the Australian Government

Our Work

Stronger Government, Better Services

Strong national systems are essential to ensure coherence, resilience, inclusion and clear mandates for municipalities.

PARTISIPA helps government counterparts to strengthen the systems that guide how services are planned and delivered - from clearer roles across ministries to stronger policies, budgets and national standards. By bringing ministries together and embedding climate resilience and inclusion into national frameworks, the program supports a more coordinated, consistent and accountable approach to coordinating with municipalities and delivering better services for communities.

What does this look like?

Stronger Government Systems and Policies

Better Information and Management Tools

Improved Coordination Across Government Levels

Integrating Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

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Designing for Everyone: Timor-Leste Moves Toward National Accessibility Standards

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‘Now I’m Brave to Speak’: Women’s Leadership Networks Empowering Women to Lead

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From Pilot to Policy: How Timor-Leste Is Scaling Climate-Resilient Roads

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Municipalities Leading Inclusive Local Development

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

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Designing for Everyone: Timor-Leste Moves Toward National Accessibility Standards

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‘Now I’m Brave to Speak’: Women’s Leadership Networks Empowering Women to Lead

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From Pilot to Policy: How Timor-Leste Is Scaling Climate-Resilient Roads

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Resilient Municipal Infrastructure for the Future

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

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Designing for Everyone: Timor-Leste Moves Toward National Accessibility Standards

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‘Now I’m Brave to Speak’: Women’s Leadership Networks Empowering Women to Lead

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From Pilot to Policy: How Timor-Leste Is Scaling Climate-Resilient Roads

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CROSS-CUTTING FOCUS

Explore PARTISIPA’s work through our cross-cutting priorities

By embedding climate resilience, championing inclusion, building capacity and confidence in local leadership and creating opportunities to learn new skills and exchange knowledge, PARTISIPA is supporting locally led progress, leadership and ownership that grows stronger over time.

GEDSI

Integrating Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion into policy, systems and planning approaches for a more inclusive Timor-Leste.

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Climate Resilience

Embedding climate resilience in planning, design and delivery for longer lasting infrastructure and services.

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Locally-led

Championing locally-led progress and leadership within communities.

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Working with Communities

Citizen voice and participation in building practical solutions to meet community needs.

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