The objective of this Program is to ensure that planning for economic activity based on maximizing regional and local resources and should reduce the gap in progress between urban and rural areas. Support of the rural Infrastructure development is a priority for the government because of the large portion of the population, living in the rural areas in Timor‐Leste. From 2022, the Rural and Urban Development Program under the Infrastructure Fund Portfolio remains the same.

Currently, there are 15 projects under the Urban and Rural Development Program, including:

• 3 ongoing projects;
• 7 contracts from 2021/2022;
• 5 projects under preparation.