The Gabinete de Urbanização Colonial (1944-1974) of Portugal was a government office responsible for
urban planning in Portuguese
colonies in Africa and Asia. It began operating in 1945. In 1951 it became the Gabinete de Urbanização do Ultramar, and in 1957 the Direcção de Serviços de Urbanismo e Habitação of the
Overseas Ministry public works department.[1] Staff included Joao A. de Aguiar, Rogerio Cavaca, and Pinto Coelho.[2]
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1 1975 is the year of East Timor's Declaration of Independence and subsequent
invasion by Indonesia. In 2002, East Timor's independence was fully recognized.