New Laboratory Equipment Helps Increase Student’s Technical Skills
USAID-Small Grants Program supported a Catholic Technical School in Baucau district to provide more adequate skills training and increase educational services to the boarding resident students. 369 technical and academic students including 78 graduates have been able to improve their skills in electronics, mechanics, and carpentry. The grant also encourages the school to develop a financial sustainability plan with USAID’s Private Sector Development Project to decrease donor dependency, and generate income by providing profitable technical services to the public. (Oct. 2, 2006)

Election Law Debate Towards a New Electoral Framework in Timor-Leste
As part of its work in promoting information and encouraging debate around Timor-Leste’s electoral framework, IFES conducted a third briefing for the international community on the two legislative-election bills now in National Parliament. At the briefing, IFES released a report on the most recent village level elections in Timor-Leste prepared by two former commissioners on the electoral oversight body. The report provides a retrospective critique and recommendations for future election oversight and management which is particularly important for the 2007 nationally organized presidential and parliamentary elections. (Oct. 2, 2006)

Min istry of Agriculture Conduct Training on Avian Influenza Examination
In an effort to prepare for the possible arrival of Avian Influenza in Timor-Leste, the Ministry of Agriculture through its Department of Livestock conducted necropsy examination training for its staff of fourteen veterinarians and livestock technicians. This is the first in a series of trainings supported by USAID-SGP which provided rapid testing kits, necropsy equipment, masks and filters, and protective clothing. The ministry will conduct several follow-up trainings on identification of diseases, initial testing with rapid test kits, application of disinfectant, and necropsy examinations. (Oct. 2, 2006)

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