June 19, 2013

Will it reach its target?

Man: Will it reach its target, no, yes? (chest reads Fuel Compensation Funds, book reads 2013 State Budget)

If past experience is any guide, the government's program to compensate the poor for the planned fuel price hike will likely miss its target with much of the money being siphoned off by corrupt government officials or given to well-off families that are not entitled to assistance.

Kompas - June 19, 2013