About MCA-TL
Reduce Poverty Through Economic Growth in Timor-Leste
Millennium Challange Account Timor-Leste (MCA-TL)
Millennium Challenge Account Timor-Leste (MCA-TL) is a state-owned entity established by the Government Decree Law no. 96, dated December 30, 2022. MCA- TL mandated to manage Compact implementation for five years periods of time. According to the Organic law of the IX Constitutional Government (Decree aw no. 46, dated July 28. 2023) MCA-TL was tutelage under the Ministry of Finance.
The United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), and the Government of Timor-Leste (the “Government”) developed a Millennium Challenge Compact to facilitate poverty reduction through economic growth in Timor-Leste. MCC entered into a Grant and Implementation Agreement with the Government of Timor-Leste in the amount of US$480 million (US$ 420 million will be provided by the MCC and the Government of Timor-Leste will contribute US$ 64 million). The Compact Project’s primary objectives are:
WATER, SANITATION AND DRAINAGE (WSD) PROJECT: The problem is high levels of fecal pathogens in water resources and the environment results in frequent and extended incidences of disease among all segments of the population and impairs the development of the country’s human capital.The primary objective is to reduce fecal pathogens in piped and stored drinking water, groundwater, and the environment.
EDUCATION (TALENT) PROJECT: This problem is a poor-quality education at the secondary and tertiary levels that does not adequately prepare individuals for success either at work or in higher education results in a workforce that lacks skilled labor and prevents the development of the country’s human capital. The primary objective of the proposed project is to improve student learning outcomes.
WDS
Increasing Access to Clean Water. The Water and Sanitation (WSD) project will introduce the country’s first centralized sanitation and wastewater treatment system, improve related drainage, and supply clean drinking water for the capital city of Dili and four nearby municipalities. The WSD Project will ultimately supply disinfected water to 429,000 residents in Dili and 64,000 residents in the surrounding area.
TALENT
Improving Education Outcomes. The Teaching and Leading the Next generation of Timorese (TALENT) project aims to improve student learning outcomes through teacher and school leader education and training. The TALENT project will work with the government of Timor-Leste’s education ministries to establish a Center of Excellence and ensure all students graduating from secondary education have the skills necessary to pursue higher education and enter the workforce, benefitting nearly a million Timorese students over the next twenty years.
Cross Cutting Activities
Implement regular surveys and data collection methods to gather information on how different groups are benefiting from the health services. Promote the involvement of women and marginalized groups in decision-making processes related to program implementation and oversight.
