The long-term development of the economy after decades of war remains a daunting challenge. Human resource levels in the population are low, particularly in the poverty-ridden countryside. The almost total lack of basic infrastructure in the countryside will continue to hinder development. Recurring political instability and corruption within government discourage foreign investment and delay foreign aid. Cambodia's court system is weak.
Judges are susceptible to corruption due to low pay.
Also, the Cambodian court system currently lacks any means of carrying out its own decrees. The Khmer Rouge and bandits are sometimes present in parts of the country.