Photo : Fundasaun Mahein For a long time, Fundasaun Mahein (FM) has been extremely concerned about the State’s failure to implement existing rules and procedures for controlling use of READ MOREREAD MORE
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Instituisaun Naun Govermental Peskiza, Monitorizasaun ho Advokasia ba Setor Seguransa no Defeza iha Timor-Leste.
Youth Crime and the…
Photo: PNTL (June 10, 2026) The recent death of a…
Reviving Pensamento: A Call…
Photo: Fundasaun Mahein (May 2026) Introduction Timor-Leste’s future will be…
Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy:…
Photo: PNTL 2026 Fundasaun Mahein (FM) has consistently argued that…
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Youth Crime and the Crisis of Social Order
Reviving Pensamento: A Call for Evidence-Based Public Debate in Timor-Leste
Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy: Reform Timor-Leste’s Security Institutions to Promote Peace, Stability and Development
Women’s Role in Community Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste
Parseria Foun ba Era Foun: Sovereignty, Security and Strategy in a Changing World
From Best Practice to Best Fit: Reform the RDTL Constitution to Secure Political Stability, Strengthen Governance and Accelerate Development
Timor-Leste’s Accession to ASEAN: Benefits, Risks and ChallengesTimor-Leste’s Accession to ASEAN: Benefits, Risks and Challenges
Photo : Google After protracted negotiations, Timor-Leste is on track to become the eleventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a recent ASEAN summit, held READ MOREREAD MORE
Noise pollution in the capital city harms quality of life, public order and economic developmentNoise pollution in the capital city harms quality of life, public order and economic development
Photo: Google images For most residents of Dili, it is now common to hear loud music, revving engines and shouting in public areas and residential streets at all different READ MOREREAD MORE
Dependency On Foreign Advisors: Implications For Timor-Leste’s State Capacity, Sovereignty And DevelopmentDependency On Foreign Advisors: Implications For Timor-Leste’s State Capacity, Sovereignty And Development
Photo : Fundasaun Mahein This article explores some issues and controversies surrounding the Timor-Leste Government’s reliance on foreign advisors for drafting laws, policies and other official documents. While foreign advisors READ MOREREAD MORE
