National Security Strategy of Belize 4. Protect Belize from Terrorism “ Lead Agency: Ministry of National Security ® Rationale: • Is chartered by law for the defence of the state. Additionally, it has manpower resources and expertise required to Maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Belize (with cooperation of other agencies). Is responsible for internal security and mandated to uphold the rule of law within Belize; • Strengths: Has the required leadership, training, skills and operational experience. • Shortfalls: Requires specific technical, material, additional specialized training and human resources. • Supporting Agencies: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BNCG, BTB, CAA, Attorney General’s Ministry, Immigration, Customs, FIU, Private Sector. 5. Provide the necessary environment for a stable and vibrant economy “ Lead agency: Ministry of Economic Development ® Rationale: • Is charged with developing GOB’s micro and macro economic policies. • Strength: Has the human resources with the technical expertise. • Shortfalls: Limited perspective of other ministries’ concerns and focuses. • Supporting Agencies: Ministry of Human Development, Ministry of Labour and Rural Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NGOs, Private Sector, Ministry of Housing, NCFC, Department of Corrections, FIU, BDF, BPD, Immigration, BNCG, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Customs, Income Tax, Central Bank 6. Strengthen the institutions of democratic governance “ Lead Agency: Ministry of the Public Service, Governance Improvement and Elections and Boundaries (MPSGIEB) ® Rationale: • Strength: MPSGIEB has direct oversight on governance issues • Shortfalls: Lack of staff to spearhead governance issues Execution and Monitoring Programmes 32