Critical Needs and Key Recommendations to Develop the Traditional Textile Industry in Timor-Leste

This study was one of the first activities of “Women Weaving a Better Future Through Better Business” program launched in late 2015, with generous funding support from the U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste. The research objective was to enhance the understanding of market opportunities and market access for women weavers in Timor-Leste. This provided an evidence base for the program activities to improve the quality of Tais products, the financial management and business acumen of women Tais collectives, and their access to international and domestic markets.