Developing a Community Participation-Based Civil Engineering Management Model for Infrastructure Development in Timor-Leste: A Systematic Literature Review

Francisco Da Conceição Neves De Sousa; Lalu Mulyadi; Foury Handoko; Nanta Sigit

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3862

Francisco Da Conceição Neves De Sousa Doctoral Program in Engineering Management, National Institute of Technology, Malang, Indonesia
Lalu Mulyadi Doctoral Program in Engineering Management, National Institute of Technology, Malang, Indonesia
Foury Handoko Doctoral Program in Engineering Management, National Institute of Technology, Malang, Indonesia
Nanta Sigit Doctoral Program in Engineering Management, National Institute of Technology, Malang, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3862

Keywords: community participation, civil engineering management, infrastructure development, sustainability, governance, Timor-Leste, systematic literature review

Abstract

Infrastructure development plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth, social welfare, and sustainable development, particularly in developing countries such as Timor-Leste. However, many infrastructure projects continue to face challenges related to limited stakeholder engagement, inadequate institutional capacity, and insufficient long-term sustainability. Community participation has increasingly been recognized as a critical factor influencing the effectiveness and sustainability of infrastructure development. This study aims to develop a conceptual foundation for a Community Participation-Based Civil Engineering Management Model for Infrastructure Development in Timor-Leste through a systematic literature review. The review follows the PRISMA 2020 framework and analyzes peer-reviewed articles published between January 2015 and December 2025. A total of 1,098 records were identified, of which 40 studies met the inclusion criteria and were synthesized. The findings highlight five key dimensions: community participation, institutional capacity, engineering management practices, governance support, and infrastructure sustainability. The proposed framework provides theoretical and practical guidance for enhancing infrastructure management and sustainable development in Timor-Leste.

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