SOCIAL SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME
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SUSTAINING GROWTH, SECURING PROSPERITY
CHAPTER 5: REVIEW OF SOCIAL PROGRAMMES
AND INITIATIVES FOR 2013
The safety and security of the society is of paramount importance toGovernment.
In addressing crime and lawlessness, it is critical to focus on the pervasive causal
issues evident in the communities that are considered ‘high risk’. Government,
having recognized these issues, has implemented initiatives to promote crime
prevention and community empowerment. Citizen involvement is a key feature of
the approach to achieving national and personal security. This section highlights
the initiatives geared towards the promotion of crime prevention and national
security.
PILLAR 3:
NATIONAL AND PERSONAL SECURITY
Box 5.III:
KEYMINISTRIES/AGENCIES UNDER PILLAR 3
• Ministry of National Security (MNS)
