Timor-Leste urged to look beyond natural resources to drive jobs growth
With a median age of just 20, Timor-Leste is one of the youngest nations in the world – but creating jobs for its youth remains a major challenge. The country has been urged to look beyond its natural resources and develop industries such as manufacturing to drive employment and growth, and its entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is expected to boost its push for economic diversification. In the final part of a special series on Timor-Leste, CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail explores how a new generation is shaping a more sustainable future for the nation.
With a median age of just 20, Timor-Leste is one of the youngest nations in the world – but creating jobs for its youth remains a major challenge. The country has been urged to look beyond its natural resources and develop industries such as manufacturing to drive employment and growth, and its entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is expected to boost its push for economic diversification. In the final part of a special series on Timor-Leste, CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail explores how a new generation is shaping a more sustainable future for the nation.
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