As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national disaster response capacity, the Civil Protection Authority (CPA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the Logistics Cluster's Field-Based Preparedness Project (FBPP), are hosting the second Humanitarian Logistics Preparedness Workshop this week in the capital Dili.
This second workshop, with 100 participants from the Government, humanitarian sector and civil society, builds on previous initiatives, such as the Inception Workshop in November 2024 and the Humanitarian Simulation Exercise held the following month, which helped identify critical areas to improve emergency logistics coordination and set the stage for further collaboration.
It aims to advance discussions around the creation of a Logistics Technical Working Group for Timor-Leste, to foster a more coordinated, efficient and timely emergency logistics system. The workshop will also help align the working group's actions with national priorities.
"Timor-Leste faces multiple risks due to its geography and climate. Strengthening logistics coordination across sectors is crucial to ensure our emergency responses are efficient and reach those most in need," said Jesuino dos Reis Matos Carvalho, President of the Civil Protection Authority. "This workshop is part of our broader commitment to building a more resilient and prepared nation."
WFP, through the FBPP and its partnership with the Logistics Cluster, has been working closely with national institutions to strengthen logistics preparedness at multiple levels.
"By investing in emergency logistics coordination today, Timor-Leste is taking concrete steps to reduce the impact of disasters tomorrow," said Jacqueline de Groot, WFP Representative in Timor-Leste. "This strategic engagement is an important milestone in our shared journey toward building stronger systems that save lives and protect livelihoods."
By drawing on the collective expertise of a broad group of experts, the dialogue aims to shape the way forward for more effective emergency logistics coordination in Timor-Leste.
