Projects and programmes under the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) have not met their objectives and the special economic zone cannot be considered world-class or a preferred destination for investments, jobs, and lifestyle until 2025.

The Auditor-General’s Report 2021 Series 1 said the management of projects and programmes under NCER lacked efficiency, especially in the management of financials, land, acquisitions, and the meeting of specifications and quality.