Issues:
· Unequal distribution of resources/unequal bargaining
power ·
Recognition of CNRT at the village level by UNTAET ·
Lack of understanding by the people of UNTAET/CNRT structure/function ·
UNTAET’s priorities are not compatible with the people’s priorities, resulting
in incomplete programs · Too much expectation from the people about UNTAET ·
Nepotism ·
Lack of transparency from UNTAET about taxes ·
Lack of co-ordination between CNRT/UNTAET ·
How to ensure genuine participation · CNRT/UNTAET centralised administration ·
Community does not understand the regulations and emergence of political
parties in East Timor · Inherited bureaucratic structure ·
Corruption ·
Conference as an example of centralisation- districts do not participate ·
UNTAET/CNRT not sensitive to social issues ·
UNTAET has appointed district chiefs in a non-democratic way ·
Indigenous system of representation vs western forms of representation.
PRIORITY
ISSUES
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STRATEGIES |
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UNTAET / CNRT excessive centralisation. |
(no time to discuss) |
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How to ensure genuine participation |
·
Community empowerment through consensus, training for
government and non-government people. ·
More direct participation in D-M plans and policies ·
People decide which decisions should be made by higher
levels |
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UNTAET/CNRT are not sensitive to local issues |
·
Housing: improve cooperation among local and international
NGOs, and use local materials. ·
Education: provide free education and give priority to
disadvantaged children ·
Health: strengthen the community health system (eg
training, fix clinics) |
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UNTAET appointment of district chiefs in a non-democratic
way. |
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