Accelerating clean energy access to reduce inequality

About this project

The rehabilitation of the solar-powered water supply system on Atauro Island is not merely a technical fix; it is a vital intervention to restore a fundamental human right: access to clean, reliable water for 1,259 residents of Suco Beloi and Suco Biqueli. For years, these communities have endured the hardship of walking up to 13 kilometers daily to collect water, relying on rainwater harvesting that often runs dry. The ACCESS project was initiated to provide a permanent, sustainable solution using solar power, but the initial implementation encountered significant setbacks due to unforeseen complexities in the island’s terrain and hydrology.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Countries

Timor-Leste

Sectors

Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitationHydro-electric power plants

Funded by

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Implemented by

UNDP

Accountable

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-PROJECT-01005159.

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