Purpose This policy commitment is designed to give support to the overall National Policy and Strategy on Security, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, particularly with respect to establishing a secure and protected setting where EGovernment can flourish and function effectively. It is also designed to give effect to the vision contained in Horizon 2030 that “the state is respectful of people’s rights; citizens and visitors respect the rule of law and feel safe and secure.” It also supports the position as contained in the Medium Term Development Strategy that “increasing levels of crime as well as continuing interest in securing citizens’ well-being, require focus on national as well as citizen security issues. This area will therefore encompass those measures that will lend to improved border security and reduced levels of crime.” Scope This policy statement affects Government’s security and disaster management apparatus, as well as all those involved with or affected by considerations of national security in Belize. It has implications for laws and regulations related to security and/or disaster management in Belize. It addresses the lack of cohesion in the security and disaster management at the national level. Governance and Management The central implementation and oversight agency to be identified by Government and designated to manage national E-Government initiatives is expected to take the lead role in giving effect to this policy statement. Ministries, departments, and agencies of Government responsible for security and disaster management will play subsidiary roles in this regard. 4.3.7 Q UALITY S OCIAL S ERVICES Policy Statement The Government of Belize will transform the way in which the public service engages with key clients and stakeholders such that they are placed at the centre of national development through the efficient sharing of information and the fast, seamless, secure, cost-effective delivery of Government services via modern ICT platforms. One of the key objectives of this E-Government Policy is to create the enabling infrastructure to facilitate the provision of a multichannel platform for the delivery of quality services to the citizens and business community of Belize. To achieve this end, the Government will provision services through electronic means to allow customers to access them conveniently, easily, quickly and at a time and location of their choice. Purpose The aim of this policy commitment is to implement the aspect of the Medium Term Development Strategy that states, “The human and social development objectives of the MTDS will be achieved through investment in education and health delivery and in social safety net provisions.” The policy commitment also extends to the 55