1. Overview First colonization -16 th century Portugese and Dutch traders, Portugese colonize. 1975 Indonesia takes control after Portugul decolonizes 250,000 killed by hunger or violence during Indonesian occupation 1999- referendum for independence Violence follows when Indonesian military retaliates 2002- Fully independent republic Xanana Gusmao becomes first President

2. Country Facts Unemployment 70% Parlimentary Republic Exports: coffee, oil, natural gas GDP (2009 est.): $590 million. Population (2009 est.): 1,087,000.

3. Competition Main competitior- The Cooperativa Café Timor (CCT Grant from USAID Certified organic by Organic Crop Improvement Association of USA (OCIA) Provides access to health care Provides basic education in Portuguese, English, management and accounting

4. SWOT Analysis of CCT Strengths – Certified organic – Provide essential health and education to establish rapport with farmers – Minimal inputs – High quality coffee Weaknesses – Do not help farmers manage their wealth – Lack of management structure Opportunities – Growing demand for organic coffee – Limited government interference Threats – Other co-ops – Increase in standards, regulations – Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, or fires. – Increased drilling for oil and natural gas