Overview
We are thrilled to announce the successful official launch of “Tanbasá Nasaun Sira Falla”, the Tetum translation of the international bestseller “Why Nations Fail” by renowned authors Daron Acemoglu and James Alan Robinson, featuring a special Tetum preface by President Dr. José Ramos-Horta.
This historic launch event was truly unforgettable, highlighted by the special presence of co-author Professor James Alan Robinson himself at the Galeria Memória Viva, Farol – Dili!
Event Highlights & Acknowledgments
- Special Guest: We were deeply honored to host Professor James Alan Robinson in person for a direct discussion and idea-sharing session focused on Timor-Leste’s development.
- Special Preface: Proudly featuring a dedicated preface in Tetum written by the President of the Republic, Dr. José Ramos-Horta.
- Institutional Support: A heartfelt thank you to President Dr. José Ramos-Horta and his Office at the Presidential Palace for making this momentous event possible.
- Expert Moderation: Special thanks to moderator Professor Mica Barreto Soares for expertly guiding the discussion with Professor Robinson.
- Volunteers & Community: Immense gratitude to the volunteers from the Movimentu Letras organization for their hard work in event preparation, and to all the guests, academics, professors, and readers whose enthusiasm made the day a massive success.
- Local Translation & Publication: Beautifully translated into Tetum by talented young Timorese translators Dylan Lemos and Zeldagundes Marcelino, and published by TIO Publishing.
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