ADB亚洲开发银行：2026年东帝汶加入东盟：能否缩小发展差距？（英文版）

After Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam joined ASEAN, they harnessed reforms, investment, and regional cooperation to reduce development gaps. Timor-Leste is beginning a similar journey. The country has made advances in health, electrification, financial infrastructure, and women’s representation. Yet challenges remain. This brief explores how quality growth—rooted in infrastructure investment, economic diversification, stronger institutions, and human capital—combi