Enhanced cooperation and integration between Indonesia and Timor-Leste : scoping study / Asian Development Bank.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asian Development Bank, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Integration, Functional.

Indonesia--Economic policy.

Indonesia.

Timor-Leste--Economic policy.

Timor-Leste.

Indonesia--Foreign economic relations--Timor-Leste.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Manila, Philippines : Asian Development Bank, 2019.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This report explores the challenges and opportunities for enhancing cross-border cooperation and integration between Indonesia---specifically the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur---and Timor-Leste. It is based on the findings of a study undertaken at the request of the governments of Indonesia and Timor-Leste and reflects their mutual appreciation of the benefits that greater cross-border trade, investment, and cooperative production contribute to socioeconomic development. The report focuses on transport connectivity, trade, business and investment, tourism, and livestock. It makes immediate and long-term recommendations to inform the design of future activities to support cross-border cooperation between the two countries.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Tables, Figures, Boxes, and Maps

Foreword-Suahasil Nazara

Foreword-Fernanda Borges

Foreword-Bambang Susantono

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Weights and Measures

Executive Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

A. Rationale

B. Management and Funding

C. Structure of the Report

Chapter 2. Methodology

A. Approach

B. Process

Part I: Areas of Cooperation and Connectivity

Chapter 3. Area Profiles

A. Nusa Tenggara Timur and West Timor

B. Timor-Leste

C. Conclusion

Chapter 4. Development Strategies and Cross-Border Institutions

A. Development Strategy of Indonesia and Nusa Tenggara Timur

B. Development Strategy of Timor-Leste

C. Cross-Border Institutions

D. Conclusion

Chapter 5. Trade

A. Indonesia

C. Informal Cross-Border Trade

D. Smuggling and Illegal Trade

E. Conclusion

Chapter 6. Business Development and Financial Services

A. Indonesia and Nusa Tenggara Timur

Chapter 7. Investment

B. Nusa Tenggara Timur

C. Timor-Leste

Chapter 8. Transport Connectivity and Trade Facilitation

A. Land Connectivity

B. Maritime Connectivity

C. Air Connectivity

Chapter 9. Special economic Zones

Chapter 10. Conclusions

A. Cooperation on Agriculture and Tourism

B. Regulatory Strengthening for Transport Corridors

C. Low-Intensity Zones

Chapter 11. Recommendations

A. Land Transport Corridor

D. Special Preferential System (Short Term)

E. Cross-Border Traditional Trade (Short to Medium Term).

F. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises-Focused Financial and Business Services (Medium Term)

G. Small and Medium-Siz ed Enterprises Legal Framework in Timor-Leste (Medium Term)

H. Collaborative Working Committee for Chambers of Commerce (Short Term)

Part II: Tourism

Part II Summary

Chapter 2. Why Tourism?

A. Regional

B. Indonesia/Nusa Tenggara Timur

Chapter 3. Challenges

A. Tourism Sector Competitiveness

B. Infrastructure and Connectivity

C. Business Development and Financial Services

D Marketing

E. Investment

F. Human Resources

G. Institutional Frameworks and Coordination

Chapter 4. Opportunities

A. "One Island, Two Nations"

B. Island Overland Itineraries

C. Marine and Cruise Tourism

D. Aviation Connectivity

Chapter 5. Recommendations

A. Recommendation 1: Improve Connectivity and Infrastructure

B. Recommendation 2: Joint Tourism and Investment Promotion

C. Recommendation 3: Build Leadership and Partnerships

D. Complementarities with Existing Programs

E. Impact on Environment and Vulnerable Populations

F. Stakeholders

G. Risks

H. Road Map

Chapter 6. Pilot Project

A. Objectives

B. Outputs and Activities

Part III: Livestock

Part III Summary

Chapter 2. Why Livestock

Chapter 3. Situation and Problem Analysis

A. Government Policy

B. Institutional Arrangements

C. Infrastructure

D. Access to Finance and Insurance

F. Climate Change and Natural Disasters

G. Inputs and Services

H. Production

I. Market Channels

J. Transportation

K. Processing

L. Cross-Border Trade

M. Retail

N. Conclusion

Chapter 4. Opportunities.

A. Opportunity 1: Export of Timor-Leste Cattle through Nusa Tenggara Timur to the Rest of Indonesia

B. Opportunity 2: Export of Chickens and Day-Old Chicks from Nusa Tenggara Timur to Timor-Leste

C. Opportunity 3: Export of Pork and Piglets from Nusa Tenggara Timur to Timor-Leste

Chapter 5. Animal Health and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards Recommendations

A. Recommendation 1a: Joint Health Checkpoints to Be Established for Cattle Exiting the Island

B. Recommendation 1b: A System of "Trusted Traders" (Authorized Economic Operator) Be Established for Timor-Leste Cattle Exports

C. Recommendation 2: Permission for Export of Poultry to Timor-Leste to Be Extended to Nusa Tenggara Timur

Chapter 6. p roductivity

Chapter 7. Medium- to Long-Term Objectives

A. Feed

B. Value Chain Upgrading

Chapter 8. Crosscutting recommendations

Chapter 9. Road Map

Chapter 10. Development Partner Partnerships

Chapter 11. Gender and Environment

A. Women's Participation

B. Environmental Impact

Chapter 12. Pilot Project

Appendixes

1 Consultations

2 Part I-Additional Tables

3 Part II-Additional Tables

4 Part III-Additional Tables

References.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789292616731

9292616730