This policy statement affects Government, the public and private sectors, citizens, and anyone with interests in the socio-economic development of Belize. This policy statement is likely to impact laws and/or regulations related to electronic transactions, e-signatures, authentication, data privacy/protection, e-payments, cyber security … and any area related to ICT development and usage for E-Government. The policy statement addresses recognised weaknesses in all laws related to ICT as an enabler for the development of E-Government in Belize, as highlighted in the 2012 NRI of the WEF. Governance and Management The Office of the Attorney General is the designation authority to play the lead role in giving effect to this policy statement under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. CITO will also play a major role in initiating and guiding the development of legislation and accompanying regulatory framework in support of the establishment of an enabling E-Government ecosystem. Various other Ministries and Departments with specialised responsibility for ICT-related legislation and regulation will be required to play secondary roles in shaping the policy positions on which the Office of the Attorney General acts. The Harmonisation of Regional ICT-Related Legislation (HIPCAR) initiative is likely to provide significance guidance in this regard. These authorising bodies will also ensure that the subsequent legislation and regulations arising from this EGovernment policy statement are in support of, and in alignment with, the overall national regulatory reform agenda for Belize. 4.3.3 T ARGETED H UMAN C APACITY D EVELOPMENT Policy Statement The Government of Belize will shape public sector frameworks for training, education and career-long learning that bridge significant existing deficiencies in individual and overall human capacity. Purpose This policy requirement is critical to overcoming the skills, training, educational and capacity deficits identified in various global assessments of Belize’s human resource capability, gaps that inhibit the country’s ability to develop strong E-Government frameworks. Scope This policy affects public servants in particular, but if effectively implemented will have positive external impacts on the wider national human resources environment. This policy statement should not require any legislative or regulatory changes. Governance and Management The Ministry with responsibility for the public service will be required to take the lead role in giving effect to this policy statement. 52