Aid fund control crucial

Aid fund control crucial

From Koran Tempo

The distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision.

Their immature way of perceiving problems and assuming responsibility has become a major constraint and source of irregularities, besides the inherent weakness of the nation's monitoring system.

Therefore, in order to succeed in building the nation, all citizens should exercise self control in performing their duties in all fields. Individual control will lead to a proper national system.

In this way, the potential for irregularities in the use of aid funds for Aceh and other purposes will be restricted at an early stage through individual self control.

LEONARDUS MIHARDJO Jakarta