Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (Timor-Leste)
Ministry in the government of Timor-Leste
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The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MEJD; Portuguese: Ministério da Educação, Juventude e Desporto, Tetum: Ministériu Edukasaun, Juventude no Desportu) is the government department of Timor-Leste accountable for education (excluding higher education) and related matters.
Formed2001
JurisdictionGovernment of Timor-Leste
HeadquartersRua Tuana-Laran, Dili
8°33′35″S 125°34′4″E
8°33′35″S 125°34′4″E
Minister responsible
- Armindo Maia, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
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| Formed | 2001 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Headquarters | Rua Tuana-Laran, Dili 8°33′35″S 125°34′4″E |
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| Website | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport |
| Agency ID | MEJD |
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Functions
The Ministry is responsible for designing, implementation, coordination and evaluation of policy for the following areas:[1]
- education and qualification of all levels of education (excluding higher education);
- consolidation and promotion of official languages;
- youth; and
- sport.
Minister
The incumbent Minister of Education, Youth and Sport is Armindo Maia. He is assisted by António Guterres, Deputy Minister of Education, Youth and Sport,[note 1] and Abrão Saldanha, Secretary of State for Youth and Sport.[1]
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