Preparatory Assistance for the First Timor-Leste Agriculture Census (TLAC) - TCP/TIM/3608
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Agriculture is the most important economic sector in Timor-Leste; however, roughly two-thirds of the country’s population suffers from food insecurity, and poverty and malnutrition are major issues. Food production is low, which leaves many people with shortages for several months a year. A contributing factor to the problems faced by the agriculture sector in Timor-Leste is a lack of accurate data on the structure of agriculture in the country, owing to an unreliable agricultural statistics system. Prior to this project, the only available data came from administrative reports provided by agricultural extension workers, which did not include any benchmarks or standardization. Both the Government of Timor-Leste and the MAF aim to resolve the issue of food insecurity in the country. Achieving this goal is extremely challenging without current, reliable data to measure progress, to formulate and implement comprehensive policies and programmes, and to effectively provide services and resources to stakeholders in the agriculture sector.