FAO in Timor-Leste

KONSSANTIL Mapping Activity of Existing Support Related to Identified Key Interventions in Suco Afaça, Baucau

05/07/2018

On the 12 of June 2018, the technical working group together with secretariat of KONSSANTIL (Konselho Nasional Seguransa Aihan no Nutrisaun Timor Leste ) conducted a mapping activity of existing supports related to the key interventions identified at KONSSANTIL pilot sucos. The activity began with a meeting with KONSSANTIL member at sub national level lead by the president of Baucau municipality authority. The meeting was aimed to share updates on KONSSANTIL’s works at national level. Similarly, the KONSSANTIL at sub national level was able to also share updates from their side. This meeting was an opportunity to share information including challenges and opportunities faced not only by KONSSANTIL at national but also at municipal level. Many of representatives from relevant sectors were informed about KONSSANTIL’s work and how their particular sectors can contribute to assure food security and nutrition.

The afternoon session was dedicated to conduct mapping of existing support related to the identified key interventions in Afaça, the pilot suco. Participants were divided into groups based on relevant intervention sectors namely agriculture, health, education, social solidarity, youth & employment and industry & commerce. Matrix of key interventions was able to be completed at the end of the session. Participated by the head of Postu administrativo Quelecai and suco Afaça, the meeting was attended by a total of 58 participants from relevant ministries at sub national level as well as representatives from local and international NGOs and civil society who works in the related area.

The joint team then scheduled a meeting with local authority of Quelecai and Afaca on following day to further discuss on issues related to KONSSANTIL. The visit to Baucau supposed to be ended with a monitoring visit to suco Afaça. However as the local authority were not able to attend in the field the visit has to be cancelled. It is agreed upon the visit that meeting at sub national level need to be scheduled regularly. This mechanism will ensure sharing of information required between KONSSANTIL at national and sub national level.