Reduce the risks associated with rapid and slow onset natural and human caused hazards ...................................................................................... 23 Improve and expand nationwide access to education up to the tertiary level ............................................................................................................... 24 Protect Belize’s natural resources ........................................................................................... 26 Achieve Food and Energy Security ........................................................................................ 27 Execution and Monitoring Programmes .................................................................................................. 29 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 29 Overarching Issues .................................................................................................................................. 29 Periodic Strategic Reviews.................................................................................................................... 29 The National Security Strategy – Land Agency Responsibility .............................................. 30 Maintain the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Belize ......................................... 30 Reduce violent crime and dismantle local, cross border, and trans-national criminal networks .................................................................................. 31 Strengthen the criminal justice system and ensure respect for the Rule of Law....................................................................................................... 31 Protect Belize from Terrorism .................................................................................................. 32 Provide the necessary environment for a stable and vibrant economy ................... 32 Strengthen the institutions of democratic governance ................................................. 32 Improve delivery of healthcare at all levels and reduce the impact of health related threats ..................................................................................... 33 Reduce the risks associated with rapid and slow onset natural and human caused hazards ...................................................................................... 33 Improve and expand nationalwide access to education up to the tertiary level ............................................................................................................... 33 Protect Belize’s natural resources ........................................................................................... 34 Achieve Food and Energy Security ........................................................................................ 34 National Security Architecture...................................................................................................................... 35 Conclusion................................................................................................................................................................ 36 Glossary..................................................................................................................................................................... 37