Cabinet decided to speed up capital projects since long and often unnecessary delays were experienced. A task force of officials from several ministries was appointed to undertake remedial measures. The government strives for an implementation rate of at least 80 percent during each budget year, with the target of 100 percent this financial year. "President Hifikepunye expressed concern about the delays", the ministry of information said in a statement issued Thursday. Lack of experts like engineers and architects who left the civil service, mainly the ministry of works, transport and communication exacerbated the delays of building projects.