This presentation outlines issues facing the education sector in Timor-Leste. It discusses the country's education system and infrastructure challenges like the lack of qualified teachers and damaged schools from the 1999 conflict. Socioeconomic problems also impact education, such as poverty, health issues, and cultural practices like early marriage. The presentation suggests focusing on improving rural education access through better infrastructure, maintaining existing schools, developing teachers, and addressing underlying economic issues. Overall, it analyzes the key problems facing education in Timor-Leste and proposes solutions to enhance the quality and availability of schooling.