East Timor: Development Challenges for the World's Newest NationHal Hill, Joao M Saldanha The challenges facing an independent East Timor are particularly acute. It is not only one of the poorest nations on earth but the terrible events of 1999 have also destroyed much of the countrys buildings and infrastructure, as well as the nations bureaucratic and commercial capacity. The decisions and the policy framework adopted in the early years by the leaders of this new nation will be critical.This book is an original work written by experts and well-known specialists in the field. It assembles all the latest information about the economy, assesses future policy options, and draws on lessons of international experience for this new nation. It is perhaps the only book about East Timor with this coverage and will be invaluable to those who are interested in developments in the region. |
Contents
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Currency and Monetary Arrangements for East Timor | 39 |
Strategic Options for Fiscal Policy | 52 |
3 | 55 |
International Economic Relations | 71 |
East Timors Economic Relations with Indonesia | 84 |
Agriculture and the Rural Economy | 99 |
Banking and Finance | 209 |
Transport and Power | 222 |
Social Policy | 241 |
Education and Health | 256 |
Lessons from International Experience | 275 |
Lessons for East Timor | 288 |
Lessons for Development from Pacific Island Countries | 306 |
Some Issues for the | 321 |
The Rural Economy and Institutions in East Timor | 110 |
Coffee and the Economy in East Timor | 125 |
Agriculture Comparative | 140 |
Institutions | 177 |
Future Political Structures and Institutions in East Timor | 193 |
What East Timor Can Learn from | 336 |
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