Emergency Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, Phases 1 and 2

In a post-conflict situation, generally governance suffers. It is admittedly more difficult to implement policies. This leads to issues such as lack of accountability. In the absence of a sound administrative structure, setting up an accountability mechanism can be difficult. This was apparent during the early years immediately after independence of Timor-Leste. However, the need for good governance and for ensuring accountability in all decisions needs to be highlighted during policy dialogues between development partners and the government. The government is in the process of setting up the High Audit Court, which is a step in the right direction. The outcomes of this step will need to be assessed after it has been fully effective.