National Security Strategy of Belize cooperation among the different ministries and institutions charged with providing national security. There is a need to break down barriers to building a long-term security picture, including the sharing of information across databases because of our limited resources in acquiring strategic intelligence. The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) will be responsible to coordinate the implementation of this NSS. The NSCS shall coordinate existing operational bodies through agreed procedures. The NSCS shall provide progress reports on strategic security initiatives, advice on current major national security developments, regional and international security concerns. The National Security Council, (NSC) chaired by the Prime Minister, will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the NSS. The NSC will report to the Cabinet, and the Cabinet to the House of Representatives for public justification. The strategic action required to achieve each of the National Security Goals is included. The plan outlines the specific strategic actions required by named Ministries, Departments and Agencies which shall contribute significantly to improving the security condition of Belize. The development of detailed security related budgets remains the responsibility of the implementing bodies, as they incorporate security projects into their annual plans and ensure their implementation. The budget for each project shall be incorporated into a Plan Belize; this plan shall be the blueprint for seeking national and international funding. Executive Summary 5