DILI, 10 November 2025 (TATOLI) – The United Nations agency for sexual and reproductive health, Monday handed over laptops to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Timor-Leste (INETL) to support the 2025 Timor-Leste Demographic and Health Survey (TLDHS). This donation strengthens the partnership between UNFPA and INETL to ensure high-quality data for national planning and development.
The 2025 TLDHS is a landmark survey that will provide crucial insights into population trends, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, and gender equality, key areas for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. With nine years since the last DHS, this survey is essential for evidence-based policies and programs.
At the handover ceremony, Navchaa Suren, UNFPA Representative for Timor-Leste, highlighted the importance of the laptops: “These laptops are more than equipment, they are an investment in accurate, high-quality data on health, women’s empowerment, and development. The survey results will guide policies to improve the well-being of families across Timor-Leste.”
She also acknowledged the coordinated support of partners, including UNICEF, WFP, Australia’s DFAT, and the World Bank, whose collaboration has strengthened national ownership and smooth implementation of the survey.
Elias Ferreira, President of INETL.IP, expressed appreciation for UNFPA’s continued support: “We thank UNFPA for this partnership. These laptops will improve our data management and processing, ensuring reliable results that reflect the realities of our people and inform national development priorities.”
The laptops will be used by INETL’s data management team during editing and processing, a critical phase for ensuring the integrity of the TLDHS results. Beyond this handover, UNFPA continues to invest in national capacity building and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Through its ongoing collaboration with the Government of Timor-Leste, INETL, and the Ministry of Health, UNFPA is committed to strengthening national statistical systems and producing high-quality data that drives sustainable development.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
