Former Prime Minister of Timor-Leste on History, Culture and Development Strategies

Timor-Leste is a relatively young nation with an incredibly rich history and culture that many, even within the region, may not be very familiar with. It is also the newest member of ASEAN.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Rui Maria de Araújo. Dr Rui, who's a member of the revolutionary centre-left political party Fretilin, is a physician, public health specialist, and statesman, and also served as Prime Minister of Timor-Leste between 2015 and 2017. He has been a long-time public health leader, playing a key role in rebuilding the country’s healthcare system and shaping Timor-Leste’s development path.We discuss what comes next now that the country has officially joined ASEAN – from striking a balance between trade and development to investing in human capital. We also talk about the country’s rich history and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.