National Security Strategy of Belize “ Strategic Action: • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6. A National Debt Management Strategy; A Poverty Elimination Strategy; A new Development Finance Institution that provides concessionary funding for Private Sector Development Projects; A national Infrastructure Development Plan; A national digital infrastructure development strategy; A national housing scheme for first time home owners with the aim of constructing 1000 houses; A national tourism development strategy; Efficient and equitable revenue collection system; A youth entrepreneurship centre; Develop sustainable partnerships with NGOs, regional and international agencies for specialist training in agriculture, livestock, manufacturing and service industries; Provide incentives to farmers to produce products for local and exports markets; An educated and technically competent workforce; An Amnesty program coupled with a new Immigration policy. Strengthen the institutions of democratic governance “ Strategic Concept: Transparency and accountability are key to good governance. Political, financial and legal reforms that involve the participation of the wider Belizean population, civil society and the business community will create an atmosphere of confidence in government affairs. The use of information technology, that is accessible to the public and business community in routine government procedures, will facilitate efficiency and promote good governance. “ Strategic Action: • • • • • Revised Freedom of Information Act; Public Senate hearings on corruption and mismanagement by public officials; Constructive input from Civil Society and the Private Sector; Small Business Development Programme; Internal Affairs division of the Police Force accountable to Civilian/Police Board; The Strategy 20