impact of exogenous shocks, such as natural disasters and the global economic and financial crisis, on the economies of most CARICOM States has exacerbated the debt and fiscal challenges they face. Given the issues outlined above, the Environmental Scan pointed to the need for priority action in a number of areas such as: implementation of the CSME; macroeconomic stabilization; ensuring an enabling business environment for growth; youth development, entrepreneurship and innovation; improved citizen security and health; human capital development; mainstreaming diversity; reduction in environmental vulnerabilities; diversification and development of energy resources; ICT access; strengthening governance; and building the Regional identity. These key policy issues give context to the Resilience Model and the six point Strategic Framework elucidated at Section 2 of this Executive Plan to be implemented over the planning period to 2019. 2.0 THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2.1 CARICOM’s Vision, Mission & Core Values 2.1.1 Vision A Caribbean Community that is integrated, inclusive and resilient; driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation and productivity; a Community where every citizen is secure and has the opportunity to realise his or her potential with guaranteed human rights and social justice; and contributes to, and shares in, its economic, social and cultural prosperity; a Community which is a unified and competitive force in the global arena.5 5 Vision Statement developed through consultation among Member States Change Drivers on 9 April 2014 7|P ag e