And the possible resurrection East-Timor Part II Nick Morris / eyesoneast-timor The people of Timor-Leste have lived on the island for over 40,000 years. The first elephant, Portugal, saw them as a source of slaves and then colonized, waging war against local kingdoms and killing around 5 percent of the local population. Even as an overseas province,…
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Introduction The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste consists of the eastern part of the island of Timor, plus the nearby islands of Alauro and Jaco, with Dili as its capital city. Cultural remains at Jerimalai, on the eastern tip, have been dated to 42,000 years ago (Marwick et al. 2016). Descendants of Veddo-Australoid people are still…
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How BBB exploited it and why we should be wary For a long time, the VVD thought they were the shield against populist parties. However, after 12.5 years of Rutte, that formula has been exhausted. This has allowed the BBB to take advantage of the situation. But should we be happy about that? No, because…
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The Future of Education in East-Timor Introduction How Access to Education Can Help East-Timor’s Youth Overcome Poverty The Impact of Improved Access to Education on East-Timor’s Economic Development The Benefits of Investing in Education for East-Timor’s Future Generations “Unlock the Future: Empower East-Timor’s Population with Improved Access to Education!” Introduction East-Timor is a small nation…
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