SNAPSHOT OF THE SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MANDATE [2015 - 2017] SNAPSHOT OF THE SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MANDATE [2015 - 2017] Index Message from H. E. Prime Minister ··························· 4 Speeches from H. E. Prime Minister ·························· 7 ● Swearing-in ·············································································· 8 ● Presentation of the Program of the Sixth Constitutional Government ········································································· 19 SOCIAL SECTOR ······················································· 33 INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR ····································· 53 ECONOMIC SECTOR ················································ 67 GOVERNANCE SECTOR ············································· 89 Did you know that… ··············································· 123 • Council for the Final Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries ·· 124 • National Health in the Family Program ·························· 126 • Working Group of the Sustainable Development Goals ··· 131 • Guide for Economic Reform and Growth ························ 134 • Fiscal Reform ······························································· 137 • Public Administration Reform ······································· 142 • Legislative and Justice Sector Reform ···························· 144 • Special Administrative Region of Oe-cusse Ambeno and Special Zones of Social and Market Economy ················· 146 • Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries ·············· 149 2 Legislation approved ············································· 153 • Draft Laws ············································································ 154 • Decree Laws ········································································· 156 • Government Decrees ···························································· 161 • Government Resolutions ······················································ 163 • Other resolutions of the Council of Ministers ························ 168 Speeches on the General State Budget ·················· 173 • Presentation of the Legislative Proposal on the 2015 ····················································· 174 • 2016 Draft Law of the General State Budget ·················· 182 Rectification Budget • The Re-Assessment of the National Parliament Decree No. 20/III 2016 General State Budget ···························· 191 • Debate on Draft Law No. 41/III (4th) – First Change to the 2016 General State Budget ··········································· 199 • Presentation of the 2017 General State Budget ·············· 204 3 Message from H. E. Prime Minister Snapshot of the Sixth Constitutional Government mandate [2015 – 2017] “One for all and all for one” The Sixth Constitutional Government took office on February 16, 2015 and, solemnly affirming on the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, it made a commitment, with honour andThe statesmanship,unusual circumstances of doing that its utmost led to the to serveformation the Nation of the Sixthand our Government people. has placed a double an unique moment in our history that has marked the political life of our country and the History burden of responsibility upon us regarding our destiny, both as a country and as People. This was of Timor-Leste. The mature and responsible transition made to the “younger generation” has proven the consistency of our democracy, which makes us all proud. Aware of our heritage, the Sixth Constitutional Government worked hard during two-and-half- years, with rigour and perseverance, to keep providing peace and safety to our people; to create better life conditions; to build basic infrastructure; to investing in our human resources; and to enhancing the diversification of our economy, thus furthering our national development process. Based on the premise of keeping the work already begun by previous Governments, we committed ourselves to improve and provide better services to all citizens, with higher quality and greater sectors of the Government Program. proximity, and to adopt policies while avoiding the inadequate use of public funds, in all four This commitment has guided us through the mandate 2015-2017, fulfilling our goals for the social, infrastructure, economic and governance sectors with honesty, responsibility and efficiency. We have thus achieved significant progress regarding health by launching the Comprehensive Package of Primary Healthcare and the Health in the Family; improving emergency healthcare, Baucau Regional Hospital. the rehabilitation and building of health infrastructure, and I highlight here the completion of the We built new schools, trained teachers, distributed tables, chairs, books and other learning school feeding program which are the basic requirements for a quality education for our children materials; implemented a new curriculum in the first cycle of Primary School and financed the and youth. forgetting our National Liberation Fighters. We also approved the General Welfare Regime Law We delivered a social protection policy by supporting the most vulnerable citizens, without 4 we believe in. and the National Institute of Welfare, another key steps for the sustainability of the welfare State We continued developing basic infrastructure which, in addition to enhancing the growth of our economy, facilitated development across other areas such as education, health and employment. The construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges, the national power grid project, the water supply systems and the irrigation schemes were construction projects undertaken by us. In the economic sector, we strived and developed the Guide for Reform and Economic Growth to be used as a clear strategy towards the diversification of the economy. We have supported small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs, cooperatives and micro-enterprises in several areas, sector so important to the country. To these examples we may add a new Customs Authority and as well as fostered agriculture, fishing and livestock activities, promoting the development of this life to the private sector and to national and foreign investment. Code and the approval of a new Tourism Policy, among other legislation, which shall bring a new Along with the Economic sector reform, the Sixth Constitutional Government also started, in regards to governance, three strategic reforms in the country - the Fiscal Reform; the Public Administration Reform; and the Legislative and Justice Sector Reform. Improving management and transparency of public finances and increasing State revenue, improving their execution with accuracy, responsibility and effectiveness; capacitate and improve the performance of public administration with quality public services; and revising and harmonizing the legal framework achievements became nearer. critical for good governance and institutional development, goals that we keep seeking and whose remains to be done. Nation building is an ongoing process that requires everyone’s contribution. While true that much has been achieved in these two-and-half-years; it is no less true that a lot commitment as the country moves forward. Sustainable development requires that everyone is included; therefore we cannot slow down our make us proud. These are testimony to the success we may attain when we work “One for all and I invite you all to read about the main achievements of the Sixth Constitutional Government, which all for one”, the motto of this Government I had the privilege to lead. Prime Minister Dr. Rui Maria de Araújo, 5 The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste was sworn-in on February 16, 2015 as Head of Government by His Excellency, the President of the Republic. In his first speech at the National Parliament on March 24, 2015, he addressed the nation re-affirming the commitments made by the Sixth Constitutional Government to the Timorese people. • Swearing-in • Presentation of the Program of the Sixth Constitutional Government SNAPSHOT OF THE SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MANDATE [2015 - 2017] SPEECHES BY H. E. PRIME MINISTER SNAPSHOT OF THE SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MANDATE [2015 - 2017] SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRIME MINISTER DR RUI MARIA DE ARAÚJO ON THE OCCASION OF THE SWEARING-IN OF THE SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT 16th Lahane Palace, Dili , February 2015 Your Excellency the President of the Republic Your Excellency the Speaker of Parliament Your Excellency the President of the Court of Appeal Your Excellencies Former Heads of Bodies of Sovereignty Most Reverend Bishop Dom Basílio do Nascimento Distinguished Members of Parliament Distinguished Government Members Your Excellencies The Chief of the Defence Force and The Interim Commander-General of the National Police Force Your Excellencies The Representatives from the Diplomatic Corps The Representatives from the International Agencies The Representatives from Civil Society Honourable Guests Ladies and Gentlemen People of Timor-Leste, It is truly with a sense of honour and responsibility that I accept today the mission of leading the Sixth Constitutional Government. in appointing me. I would also like to reiterate my commitment and loyalty to the Constitution of I would like to start by thanking His Excellency the President of the Republic for his confidence and without neglecting the indispensable institutional cooperation and respect for the roles of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the law and the principles of the separation of powers, the Head of State,