- June 10, 2025
- Posted by: humanitarianweb
- Category: Humanitarian News
Report on Humanitarian Logistics Preparedness Inception Workshop
Hotel Novo Turismo, Dili – Timor Leste
Ministry of Interior, Civil Protection Authority (CPA) of Timor-Leste 14-15 November 2024 | Dili, Timor-Leste
Executive Summary
The Humanitarian Logistics Preparedness Inception Workshop held in Dili, Timor-Leste, on November 14-15, 2024, served as a foundational step towards strengthening national emergency logistics capabilities. Organized by the Civil Protection Authority (CPA) in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), the workshop introduced the objectives of the Logistics Cluster’s Field Based Preparedness Project (FBPP) in Timor-Leste and aimed to assess current humanitarian logistics preparedness levels, identify gaps, and foster coordinated efforts for effective humanitarian response.
Over two days, participants engaged in a series of presentations, technical discussions, and working group sessions focused on policy and operational frameworks, national emergency protocols, humanitarian logistics priorities, and stakeholder capacity needs mapping. Key highlights included opening remarks from senior government officials and WFP leadership, emphasizing the strong leadership and commitment for a resilient logistics response system. Participants also expressed the need for increased investments in logistics preparedness and interagency collaboration.
Throughout the workshop, participants conducted SWOT analyses and readiness evaluations, culminating in the reflection of sectoral capacity needs and stakeholder engagement strategies. These activities facilitated a comprehensive understanding of existing strengths and vulnerabilities within Timor-Leste’s humanitarian logistics landscape and re-affirmed the need for urgent action.
The workshop concluded with a commitment from the Government to establish a technical working group to advance the next steps for implementing a national logistics capacity development plan, enhancing multisector coordination, and establishing clearer operational procedures for emergency logistics. This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone towards establishing a resilient, prepared, and coordinated humanitarian logistics system in the country.