Monday, June 28, 2010

Too long?

I read in the Cambodia Daily about a prison that is being built in a province.  I have forgotten which province it is, I think it is Kampong Thom.

Anyhow, if my memory serves correctly, the story told of a prison that was built many years ago, to house 40 prisoners.  Over the years, the prison has deteriorated due to lack of maintenance.  Walls have started to crumble, and the roof has fallen in some places.

Over the years, the prison has also grown to house over 200 prisoners.  These prisoners now fear for their safety in the midst of an overcrowded jail that could fall on them.

A new prison is in the process of construction.  It is a more modern facility.  However, it took a long time to get approvals and money, so it is about 10 years behind schedule.

I find it sad to read of conditions like this.  I wonder how much of the country faces similar management issues?  Ie. how much have deteriorated due to lack of maintenance, and how many projects fall behind schedule due to delays in fund-raising and approvals?

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