The two-day ENVIRO Conference on the Circular Economy presented in-depth knowledge regarding waste management. It is way too far ahead of the present situation in Timor-Leste with respect to waste management.

The two important issues that I think are most relevant to the situation in Timor-Leste are the behavioural change of the population through sustained marketing campaigns and the introduction of legislation to provide an incentive for the population to cash in on their waste, such as the introduction of the $0.10 cents return fee.

As the National Authority for Water and Sanitation, it is important to suggest the introduction of the legislation on waste management with the inclusion of the $0.10 cents, perhaps the amount maybe lower as in the case of Timor-Leste.

To champion sustainable financing solutions for our waste management issues the Chambers of Commerce of Timor-Leste should be included in the initial stage of coordination and an intergovernmental working committee should also be established to look into this matter.

Mr Felizberto Duarte
National Director of Administration and Finance
National Authority of Water and Sanitation Public Institute
Timor - Leste