Open the books' in Timor-Leste (TLS-0048)

This project aims to support and enhance the capacity of individual civil society organisations and networks to engage in and influence Government policy processes and programs at national and district/municipal levels in target districts (Covalima and Oecusse). The goal of the Open the Books project is to ensure that the policies, laws and practices of Government and private sector, in relation to large-scale Government programs and individual and communal land, respect and protect the rights of poor and vulnerable women and men, and facilitate inclusive development. The project has four outcomes; Outcome one: Poor and vulnerable men and women, including those living with disability, have increased capacity to influence policies and programs that impact on their lives. Outcome two: Strengthened capacity of target civil society organisation (CSO) networks to undertake coordinated and evidence-based influencing and monitoring of state budget processes and programs. Outcome three: Strengthened capacity of CSO networks to undertake and incorporate gender analysis into their work. Outcome four: Key government decision makers have improved knowledge and awareness of the impact of key budget and program decisions on poor and vulnerable men and women, including those living with disability.