CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING Implementation 5.1 CARICOM acknowledges the vital contribution the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy will make to furthering regional integration, supporting the CSME, improving the Region’s socio-economic conditions and contributing to global peace and security. The Community’s resources are limited, so careful alignment of funding is crucial for the successful implementation of the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy. CARICOM welcomes the active cooperation and collaboration of all relevant international, regional and national organisations, regional and local communities and civil society in all areas where there are mutual interests, and where coordinated actions are required for the implementation of this Strategy. 5.2 CARICOM IMPACS will seek to secure funding support for priority projects under the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy. This will be implemented through: • Sensitisation of national, regional and international partners of the Strategy; • Presentation of the Strategy at national, regional, international, multilateral conferences; • Presentation of the Strategy to CARICOM Member States embassies and consulates; • Development of a resource mobilisation plan in order to obtain funding from CARICOM dialogue partners, international funding agencies and other sources; and • Hosting (every two years) an International Conference in Support of the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy to provide the necessary political support, relevant financial resources and other measures and to demonstrate their commitments. 5.3 The development of many Caribbean nations has been crippled by crime and corruption. A fight against crime is therefore a fight for human development. Illegal activities in any State have the potential to reach and affect every other Member State, and undermine the economic viability of the Region. 5.4 It is estimated that – with sufficient political will and bold and courageous leadership - the implementation of the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy could significantly reduce serious crime within three years. This would help to attract and retain both human and financial capital, thereby enabling a new Caribbean renaissance. Monitoring Process 5.5 The Council for National Security and Law Enforcement is responsible for oversight of the Strategy. The CARICOM Crime and Security Steering Committee will continue to meet and take decisions yearly, informed by up to date intelligence and assessments of risks and threats. CARICOM IMPACS will submit to the CONSLE annually or as required reports on actions, successes and challenges within the framework of CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy. The report will highlight the main developments for each of the strategic goals, assess whether 49