Law No. 3/2014 creating the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno and establishing the Special Zone of Social Market Economy.

This Law creates the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno and establishes the Special Zone of Social Market Economy Zone of Oe-Cusse Ambeno and Ataúro, which includes the island of Ataúro as a complementary development hub. The Region's objective, in economic matters, is the inclusive development of the Region, giving priority to socio-economic activities to promote the quality of life and well-being of the community, namely: a) Development of commercial agriculture; b) Creation of an ethical financial platform; c) Creation of a free zone; d) Increase in tourism; e) Creation of an international study and research centre on climate change; f) Creation of a green research center; g) Implementation and development of industrial, export and import activities; h) Other economic activities that create added value for the Region, as well as strengthening its international competitiveness.