Timor-Leste Gender in Transport Profile 2026
TIMOR-LESTE
GENDER IN TRANSPORT PROFILE
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Background
This 2026 edition of the Gender in Transport Profiles revisits and updates the initial release, transforming it into a more interactive and data-rich resource. Developed in partnership with the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory, this edition offers a deeper perspective on how gender shapes transport systems across Asia-Pacific economies.
The profiles examine women's participation in the transport workforce, comparing representation across countries and relative to other economic sectors, while also assessing gender wage disparities and how these relate to national income levels. They further explore how road injuries and fatalities affect vulnerable groups differently, as well as how access to transport, mobility opportunities, and leadership roles in the sector vary by gender. Together, these dimensions provide a more comprehensive picture of structural gaps, safety risks, and areas of progress.
Released during Women's Month in March 2026, the profiles are designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. By consolidating official and vetted data into an accessible interactive format, they support evidence-based dialogue and the development of more inclusive, gender-responsive transport policies across Asia.
To complement the country profiles, ATO also presents three regional gender snapshots highlighting employment, wage patterns, and road safety trends across Asia-Pacific:
- Employment in Transport
- Gender Wage Patterns
- Road Safety and Vulnerability
Employment in the transport sector
Access to internet
Road safety
Global Gender Gap
Other indicators
Policy Landscape
Female economic empowerment and workforce participation
| Integrating solar energy into the transportation system is not only crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels but also holds the potential to create new job opportunities, particularly for women. These new roles can offer women various avenues for empowerment | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Develop and implement training programs that specifically address the complexities of pollution control that is genderresponsive | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Assess existing expertise and areas that require additional training and development, considering gender-specific needs | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Adopting rural road construction technology based on cost and feasible application, so that contractors and local communities can operationalize it to achieve rural road coverage. This can provide significant employment for rural communities and also encourage employment for rural women. | Readjusted Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2023-2038 | 2022 |
Gender consideration for transport development - General
| Integrating solar energy into the transportation system is not only crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels but also holds the potential to create new job opportunities, particularly for women. These new roles can offer women various avenues for empowerment | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Develop and implement training programs that specifically address the complexities of pollution control that is genderresponsive | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Assess existing expertise and areas that require additional training and development, considering gender-specific needs | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Adopting rural road construction technology based on cost and feasible application, so that contractors and local communities can operationalize it to achieve rural road coverage. This can provide significant employment for rural communities and also encourage employment for rural women. | Readjusted Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2023-2038 | 2022 |
Gender inclusive infrastructure and service design
| Integrating solar energy into the transportation system is not only crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels but also holds the potential to create new job opportunities, particularly for women. These new roles can offer women various avenues for empowerment | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Develop and implement training programs that specifically address the complexities of pollution control that is genderresponsive | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Assess existing expertise and areas that require additional training and development, considering gender-specific needs | TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Technology Action Plan (TAP) | 2024 |
| Adopting rural road construction technology based on cost and feasible application, so that contractors and local communities can operationalize it to achieve rural road coverage. This can provide significant employment for rural communities and also encourage employment for rural women. | Readjusted Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2023-2038 | 2022 |
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