Annual Report on Japan's ODA Evaluation 2022
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● Diplomatic Viewpoints(1) Diplomatic Importance(2) Effectiveness of Results(3) Appropriateness of Processes(2) Diplomatic Impact(1) Supporting Timor-Leste’s economic takeoff through “high-quality” ODA provision(2) Expanding support for environmental infrastructure in anticipation of graduation from LDC(3) Fostering professionals and industrial workers in cooperation with the foreign technical intern training program(4) Becoming a preferred country of investment through environmental improvement and promotion of tourism resources(5) Contributing to overarching policy covering the entire infrastructure sector to create “resilient infrastructure”(6) Strategically expanding Japan’s ODA to strengthen Timor-Leste’s governance capacityRecommendations Based on Evaluation ResultsAnnual Report on Japan’s ODA Evaluation 202210* Ratings: Highly Satisfactory; Satisfactory; Partially Satisfactory; Unsatisfactory(such as higher education support) and those where it was not (such as road construction). (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory) Verification Item 1: Achievement and Contribution from Japan’s ODA (inputs)Japan’s assistance to Timor-Leste has made a significant contribution in terms of the amount of aid. Verification Item 2: Achievement and Contribution from Japan’s ODA for Each Development Issue (outputs)Each of the development issues is in the process of being addressed, and some of the outputs are becoming visible. However, at the project level, some issues remain in terms of efficiency and sustainability due to cost overruns and deadline extensions. Verification Item 3: Effectiveness of Assistance in Priority Areas (impacts)Through efforts to address each development issue, some effects have been observed in the development and improvement of economic and social infrastructure, promotion of industrial diversification, and improvement and expansion of social services. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory) Verification Item 1: Appropriateness of the Formulation Process of Japan’s Country Assistance Policy for Timor-LesteJapan’s ODA policy for Timor-Leste was formulated through a generally appropriate process. Verification Item 2: Appropriateness of the Implementation Process of Japan’s ODA to Timor-LesteThe implementation process of Japan’s ODA to Timor-Leste was well organized and managed. It included the establishment and operation of a basic implementation system, needs assessment, implementation of individual projects based on Japan’s priority areas of assistance to Timor-Leste, monitoring and evaluation, and communication. Verification Item 3: Coordination/Collaboration and Considerations in the Implementation Process of Japan’s ODA to Timor-LesteCoordination and collaboration with development-related actors and other actors were appropriately carried out. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory)Japan’s ODA to Timor-Leste can contribute to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) initiative, quality infrastructure, and human security. Furthermore, it would be worthwhile to continue implementing ODA as a tool of Japan’s Resource Security Diplomacy.In past bilateral summits and ministerial meetings, Timor-Leste has expressed gratitude for Japan’s ODA, which could play an important role in promoting friendly relations between the two countries.Japan’s ODA has had some effects on the Timorese government’s support for Japan’s position in the international community, Japan’s visibility in Timor-Leste, and the promotion of friendly relations. However, some issues remain in strengthening the economic relations between the two countries and the advancement of private companies.Engineering Students taking a class at the National University of Timor-Leste

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