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How new roads in Timor-Leste bring hope to farmers and families

Graham Watson

26th June 2020

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This World Bank clip looks at how improved roads in Timor-Leste have also improved developmental outcomes on the island, with some of the poorest citizens getting access to markets more easily, and as a consequence having developmental outcomes enhanced.

How new roads in Timor-Leste bring hope to farmers and families
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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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