XVII. The Strategy places strong emphasis on law enforcement and security measures addressing the profits derived from illicit activities, and also the prosecution of the facilitators of criminality in order to effect a permanent reduction in the level of crime. An aggressive and successful programme of asset forfeiture could cripple organised crime in the Region. These assets and parts of the funds seized should be made available to law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives. The private sector has a key role in the implementation of mechanisms to prevent fraudulent activities, money laundering and criminality. XVIII. The Strategy recognizes that although national efforts are critical, they can also have the unintended consequence of displacing criminality from one Member State to another. In order to effectively address the problem of crime and its impact on the security of the Region, the CARICOM Member States need to have integrated policies that are regional in scope, and are complemented with a strong regional security framework that is adequately financed and fully supported by all governments. National efforts must therefore be part of a coordinated regional approach. XIX. CARICOM’s own security is directly linked to the dynamics of the international world order. Whilst the Region strengthens its relationship with traditional partners such as the European Union, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, it will seek to harness new opportunities with other strategic partners to advance CARICOM’s security interests. Deepening the Region’s engagement with key strategic states will not only give the Community a better understanding of its counterparts but will more importantly assist other states to understand what is in the best interest of the Region. XX. CARICOM Member States are committed to upholding, developing and implementing international law, international norms and multilateral commitments. Member States will adopt all measures necessary to fulfil the legislative requirement for full implementation of this Strategy within the framework of their national laws. This will enable CARICOM Member States to overcome the obstacles posed by divergent national approaches, where necessary through enactment of regional and international legislations. XXI. The CCSS contains fourteen (14) strategic goals to mitigate and manage the risks and threats to the Region. Each of the strategic goals builds on important steps already taken, addresses specific security gaps, and sets out strategic lines of action that guide the types of activities to be carried out in order to achieve the overarching strategic goal. The table below illustrates the strategic goals: 7

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