Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs in Timor-Leste
- Sajid Karimee
- Oct 31, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Kaebauk operates 21 branches across all 14 municipalities of Timor-Leste, offering a wide range of financial products, including consumer loans. Kaebauk’s objective remains to provide tailored loan solutions that meet the diverse needs of the people of Timor-Leste.
As of December 2025, Kaebauk employed over 369 staff, making it one of the largest private-sector employers in Timor-Leste. The operations team comprises 158 employees and 108 field officers. Through this workforce, Kaebauk remains closely engaged with its target clientele and continues to deliver appropriate and accessible loan products.
2025 Operational Footprint and Achievement: Kaebauk is proud to have established a significant operational footprint across Timor-Leste, achieving notable milestones in financial inclusion and economic empowerment and will continue to actively improve from 2025 onwards.
Branch Network Kaebauk operates 21 branches across all 14 municipalities of Timor- Leste, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accessibility for clients nationwide. | Client Base Serving over 22,000 (FY 2025) customers, with ~55% being women, Kaebauk emphasises support for female entrepreneurs and low-income households. | Rural Outreach 80% (FY 2025) of Kaebauk's gross loan portfolio is concentrated in rural areas, highlighting the institution's focus on underserved communities |
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