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Building trust in government in Timor-Leste: The roles and strategies of United Nations missions
- Author: Sukehiro Hasegawa
- Main Title: Building Trust in Government , pp 221-233
- Publication Date: October 2013
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/81c5dc68-en
- Language: English
In a post-conflict country such as Timor-Leste, the trust of people in government depends on the government’s ability to maintain security and stability in the country. Furthermore, people’s trust in the government is determined by the extent of their confidence in the functioning of the various state institutions in delivering public services and in maintaining the transparency and accountability of governmental operations, the protection of human rights, and the rule of law. This chapter discusses how the United Nations helped, first, to establish and strengthen the capacity of a national law enforcement agency, Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL); secondly, to deliver public services during the initial postconflict period and build institutional capacity; and, thirdly, to establish national institutions concerned with transparency and accountability, i.e. the Offices of the Inspector General, the Prosecutor General, and the Ombudsman (Provedor) for Human Rights and Justice, as well as the Courts, so that they can function effectively to discharge their responsibilities.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210563314
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/93cc9c5b-en
Related Subject(s):
Democracy and Governance
Sustainable Development Goals:
Countries:
Timor-Leste
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