Potential problems with funding the maintenance of completed subprojects and/or facilities arise when they highly rely on government budgetary allocations that may or may not materialize in the short- and medium-terms. This can lead to poor periodic maintenance, especially for road routine maintenance. In future projects, consideration could be given to performance-based road maintenance contracts where a period of maintenance is included (e.g., 5 years after completion) in the contracts. Alternatively, a greater consideration in establishing a road maintenance fund, supported by revenues from fuel taxation and vehicle registration is essential for sustainability.
Greater Mekong Subregion East-West Economic Corridor Towns Development Project