| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation Annual Report | Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation Annual Report; Annual Report; The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation (MBECA) was established in November 2020. The concept of ‘Blue Economy’ is relatively new on the global stage with its inception introduced at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Rio+20). This new administration undertook the challenge of ensuring that Belizean waters, coastline, and all its stakeholders were grouped and prioritised for the betterment of the country through the formation of the Blue Economy Unit within the new MBECA. This major prioritisation was especially important due to the increasing role Belize’s marine and ocean resources play in the development of Belize’s economy, as well as in improving the livelihoods of the Belizean people. Key departments under the MBECA include the Blue Economy Unit, the Fisheries Department, and the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI). | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Annual Technical Report 2021- 2022, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management | Annual Technical Report 2021- 2022, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management; Annual Report; This Annual Report 2021 - 2022 attempts to provide a snapshot of programmatic goals, achievements,
challenges, and future work of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management's three sub-portfolios and nine departments. The Report first provides an overview of the Ministry, outlining its Mission, Core Principles and Programmatic Priorities. Next, we outline
the Mission, Programmatic Priorities, Ongoing Projects and Lessons Learnt of each Department under the three
overarching programmatic portfolios of the Ministry primarily outlining core focus areas, ongoing programs and
projects, beneficiaries, budgets, and lessons learned over the last year. Finally, the Report provides a quick
overview of the Staffing and Budgetary allocations with some important recommendations on the way forward to
aid the Ministry via its departments to continue to meet its mandate. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 14-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Annual Technical Report 2021, Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and E-governance | Annual Technical Report 2021, Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and E-governance; Annual Report; This Report provides an elucidated synopsis of the affairs concerning The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics & E-Governance (MPUELE). Under #PlanBelize, a vow of transparency and accountability was made by this government regarding the affairs of this country and the MPUELE is committed to fulfilling this vow. The MPUELE is a rather new ministry where the departments of public utilities, energy, logistics and E-Governance come together as one. The mission of the ministry serves as a testament of a unified commitment to the departments, partners and stakeholders under its management. The main achievements throughout the past year are highlighted to shed light on the various projects. While victories are celebrated, we also reflect on the lessons learnt throughout the process. We understand that the future is upon us and work must be done; therefore, the action plan created encompasses the goals and visions of MPUELE along with staffing and financial considerations to ensure further progress. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 14-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Annual Technical Report 2021, Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology | Annual Technical Report 2021, Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology; Annual Report; The Education and Training Act, 2010, provides for the establishment and operation of a Ministry whose primary functions are to set national education goals and policies and standards for the education system; issue licenses to teachers, schools and other educational institutions; provide support systems for the effective delivery of appropriate and equitable educational services; and monitor the quality and effectiveness of education at all levels of the education system. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) became the Ministry charged with that responsibility in November 2020. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 17-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report ; This Annual Report 2021 - 2022 attempts to provide a snapshot of programmatic goals, achievements, challenges, and future work of the Ministry’s three sub-portfolios and nine departments. The Report first provide an overview of the Ministry, outlining its Mission, Core Principles and Programmatic Priorities. Next, we outline the Mission, Programmatic Priorities, Ongoing Projects and Lessons Learnt of each Department under the three
overarching programmatic portfolios of the Ministry primarily outlining core focus areas, ongoing programs and
projects, beneficiaries, budgets, and lessons learned over the last year. Finally, the Report provides a quick overview of the Staffing and Budgetary allocations with some important recommendations on the way forward to aid the Ministry via its departments to continue to meet its mandate | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report; The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations (MTDR) is the public sector agency which leads all initiatives for the responsible development of tourism in Belize. Its line agencies include the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Border Management Agency (BMA). At its core is the coordination of governmental bodies and tourism stakeholders. The approach is always a partnership with the public sector, private sector, and the community. This annual technical report summarizes the accomplishments of this ministry. Health, safety and security measures were combined with covid recovery and stimulus initiatives. These were launched to tackle this monumental challenge which hit the travel and tourism industry hardest, as tourism is about people and mobilization to destinations outside one’s usual environment. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Minsitry of Economic Development Annual Technical Report 2021 | Minsitry of Economic Development Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; The Ministry of Economic Development’s assumes a leadership role in formulating and recommending national development policies, strategies, and programs to promote macroeconomic stability, sustainable socioeconomic development and the reduction of poverty. MED houses three units: the Policy and Planning Unit (PPU), Climate Finance Unit, and the Belize—European Union Cooperation. The PPU has managed millions of dollars in funding for projects ranging from COVID relief and sustainable energy initiatives to climate-smart agriculture and extensive infrastructure schemes. The Belize—European Union Cooperation has garnered support in providing technical assistance for software, IT and digital infrastructure initiatives, as well as socio-economic development and rural transformation projects. The Climate Finance Unit (CFU) operationalized in January 2022 is the Nationally Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund allowing the CFU to maximize Belize’s access to climate finance. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; In the global context of a raging COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to secure a vaccine to contain the virus, vaccine diplomacy, the sourcing of vaccines through collaboration with bilateral partners and multilateral agencies was the principal focus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration’s (MFAFT&I) work in 2021.
Returning to the constitutive work of the MFAFT&I, in terms of strengthening bilateral relations, MFAFT&I kept up a robust schedule of bilateral engagement starting with countries in the immediate region of Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America, and with representatives of regional and international organizations and integration mechanisms such as the Central American Integration System (SICA), Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mesoamerica Project, Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), and United Nations (UN) agencies.
| Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Health and Wellness Annual Technical Report 2021 and Operational Plan 2022-2023 | Ministry of Health and Wellness Annual Technical Report 2021 and Operational Plan 2022-2023; Annual Technical Report 2021 and Operational Plan 2022-2023; Over the past two years, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has made the response to the Covid19 pandemic a priority. Most resources were re-directed to this response and to the safety of
staff, patients and communities. The pandemic has also highlighted the many gaps within the health system. Some of these gaps include the lack of trained medical and nursing personnel in areas of respiratory care and intensive care, the lack of a public health emergency budget, the lack of medical supplies (PPEs), the lack of modern medical equipment and the lack of adequate infrastructure. The threat of emerging diseases and climate change place emphasis on continued surveillance of diseases. It is also inclusive of training key personnel in areas of surveillance of health systems to monitor and evaluate existing programs, to respond to outbreaks in a timely and adequate manner for efficient case investigations. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; In the context of #planBelize, citizen security and public safety are considered the main challenges that threaten a country’s growth and Belize is no exception to this challenge. During the year 2021 the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries (MHANGI) undertook initiatives that would rethink approaches of tackling crime and violence to improve citizen security and public safety by utilizing evidence-based analysis for innovative policymaking. With the continued implementation and funding of the InfoSegura Project through the Belize Crime Observatory there was successful deployment of the Integrated Information Management Platform (IIMP) in partnership with 4 other pilot agencies namely the Belize Central Prison, the Belize Police Department, the National Forensic Science Service and the Epidemiology Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Affairs Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Affairs Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; Belize is at a crucial juncture in its development. It is a country in transition – restructuring its governance systems, managing its internal changes, and charting a new path for its development and its people. It is doing this against the backdrop of a global pandemic, growing inequalities, economic stagnation and increased social uncertainty in an ever global, fast paced, and technological world. Though previously underutilized, Belize’s social sector, that is the sector of governance that addresses the development of Belize’s human capital, the protection of its poor and vulnerable and the investments therein, represents a key driver for economic growth, social transformation, and the country’s advancement. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration Annual Technical Report 2021; Immigration Department Annual Technical Report 2021; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Immigration has taken the position to set in place the structure to continue managing migration for the socio-economic development and national security of Belize via laying the groundwork for the development of Belize’s first Migration Policy. Over the past year the government of Belize has implemented several programs in terms of the management of migration via our three technical departments. These include the from the Department of Border Management and Immigration Services the Migrant Worker Protocol January 2021, the COVID-19 Visa Extension Amnesty October to December 2021, the Immigration related operations with the Anti Trafficking in Persons Council, and the legislation on visa requirements for Venezuela, Ecuador, Dominican Republic. Furthermore, from the Refugee Department a project with UNHCR focused on enhancing the technical capacity of the Refugee Department… | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) is an amalgamation of the former Ministry of Works with Ministry of Housing including the Belize Infrastructure Limited (BIL) and the Central Building Authority (CBA). We are pleased to record and inform on the MIDH’s annual accomplishments over the respective
period January 2021 – December 2021 and at the same share more information about the role, challenges, and priorities of the Ministry as it charts a way forward to improve in its delivery of
services to the Belizean people. The past year has been another very active year for the MIDH and we are happy to inform that much has been accomplished. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of National Defence and Border Security Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of National Defence and Border Security Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; A combined two thousand soldiers from Belize Defence Force and five hundred sailors from the Belize Coast Guard face the challenges and embrace National Defence as their primary function to protect and safeguard all those living in Belize. Our national security forces are an instrument and expression of
Belize’s military power. The decisions made within the Security sector demand courage, bravery and strength of body, mind, and character to regularly address those actors who would challenge the security of our nation by land, sea, or air.
The three goals of the ministry are meant to give life to the Ministry’s mission and vision and to mitigate challenges that arise in this process and are aligned with the Government of Belize’s Medium-Term Plan, #PlanBelize. #PlanBelize has become the focal objective to see Belize strengthen its administrative
weaknesses and chart a way forward in Good Governance, Transparency and Ethics. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining (MNRPM) is responsible for the proper management of ground and surface water quality, land use, petroleum operations, and mining resources and of proper arrangement for the collection and disposal of solid waste in Belize. The MNRPM is grounded by its mission to implement Government’s initiatives regarding these natural resources for sustainable and enhanced economic growth.
For the period November 2020 to December 2021, MNRPM has several accomplishments which helped in improving services offered, internal processes and increased revenue generation. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government Annual Technical Report 2021
| Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government Annual Technical Report 2021
; Annual Technical Report 2021; For more than a decade, rural residents needs were ignored, and much of their local infrastructure deteriorated or failed to keep up with the growing population. Poverty has been and continues to
be a major social issue in rural areas, where it is frequently more than double the rate in urban areas. Upon taking over the Ministry, we set about revising its Mission and developing new
strategic actions to chart a new course. A series of strategic meetings were held across the country.
This process also identified the Ministry's key priorities. The Ministry's key priorities are as follows: a) Policy and Legislative Reform, b) a Digitization Program, c) Financial Sustainability
of Village Councils of Water Boards, e) Strategic Rural Development, and f) Reorganization and Strengthening of Technical Capacity. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Youth, Sports and Transport Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Youth, Sports and Transport Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; The Ministry of Yout, Sports & Transport functions under the overall guidance of the Minister and Minister of State and Chief Executive Officer. The Ministry is comprised of mainly three (3) separate Departments, namely, the Department of Youth Services, the National Sports Council of Belize, a statutory body, and the Department of Transport. A director is appointed as head of the respective Departments, also representing the Government of Belize. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; The vision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise is to have an industry that is competitive, innovative, diversified, and sustainable. Its mission is to grow and continue as an economic pillar, ensuring food and nutrition security, diversifying business opportunities, reducing poverty and enhancing human resources capacity in a sustainable and competitive environment. At the same time its broad objective includes ensuring greater efficiency and effectiveness in the structure and institutional management systems of the Agriculture and Food Sector in Belize. This will be through well-defined roles of regulatory and promotional bodies, enhancing greater collaboration among key stakeholders, and the establishment of clear policy incentive frameworks for the production, utilization, climate smart adaptation and marketing of agriculture and food products. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-06-2022 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Attorney General's Ministry Annual Technical Report 2021 | Attorney General's Ministry Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report 2021; Attorney General's Ministry Annual Technical Report; Annual Report; Our Team at the Attorney General’s Ministry’s duty is to provide legal advice to the Government of Belize and to represent it in all legal matters. Our team is headed by the Attorney General who is assisted by the Solicitor General. The Attorney General’s Ministry has four units: (1) The Litigation Unit which handles all government litigation, (2) The Legislative Drafting Unit which drafts all legislative instruments enacted by the National Assembly or made by the Executive, (3) The Legal Advice Unit which provides legal advice to the Executive, and (4) The International Legal Affairs Unit which handles all mutual legal assistance offered to foreign states. We also have other government units that we manage such as the Marriage Registry, the Vital Statistics Unit, and the Belize Intellectual Property Office, and we have provided helpful links to these units as well. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 30-11--0001 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Office of the Prime Minister Annual Technical Report 2021 | Office of the Prime Minister Annual Technical Report 2021; Annual Technical Report; The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is responsible for a portfolio comprised of diverse sectors including the mandates pertaining to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and
Investment. Each has succeeded in implementing critical functionalities, programmes and initiatives which were planned for the year 2021-2022 as aligned with #planBelize.
The OPM collectively oversees multiple units including the three afore-mentioned portfolios and accompanying departments, various statutory bodies and special projects addressing diverse responsibilities and covering topics ranging from citizen security, health and social matters and youth employment, to finance, economic planning, investment policy formulation, business climate reform, entrepreneurship and innovation. The most recent addition to the myriad of these is the Blue Bond Project for Finance Permanence (PFP) Unit, an example of how innovative approaches to national governance are being emphasized under this administration.
| Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 15-05-2014 | |
| Active | Annual Report | Ministry of Public Service, Constitution and Political Reform and Religious Affairs Annual Technical Report 2021 | Ministry of Public Service, Constitution and Political Reform and Religious Affairs Annual Technical Report 2021; Ministry of Public Service Annual Technical Report 2021; This Annual Technical Report seeks to provide an overview of the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs’ (MPSCPRRA) activities since November
2020 to December, 2021. The report presents the Ministry’s achievements while highlighting lessons learnt and futuristic plans, taking into consideration staffing and financial challenges.
MPSCPRRA’s mission statement speaks to the establishment, management and promotion of sound human resource management, good governance, free & fair elections, and service
excellence. On this premise, the Ministry was able to circulate quite a few human resource management policy decisions; assist several ministries through organizational reviews; digitize and
transform the recruitment process; provide training opportunities to numerous public officers; provide meaningful counselling support to public officers; award public officers for their dedicated
years of service and strengthen the electoral administration. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 15-05-2014 | |
| Active | Strategy | #planBelize Medium-Term Development Strategy 2022-2026 | #planBelize Medium-Term Development Strategy 2022-2026; Transforming Belize to a more Inclusive and Sustainable country
through Education, Innovation, Investment and Good Governance.; Through the work of Belize's 18 Ministries, the Medium-Term Development Strategy (MTDS) presents the programs and projects that will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of #planBelize; the action agenda includes 271 programs or projects. The MTDS was created in-house with their proposed programs based on understanding the political commitments and the value of political will, identifying the real priorities and opportunities, designing their programs, and preparing their managers and directors to deliver on their newly crafted visions, missions, specific objectives, and principles. The programs and projects of the ministries reflect their commitment to a realistic assessment of what they can implement and deliver in the short and medium term. They also acknowledge that efficient and effective implementation will require coordination, collaboration, and communication within and across ministries, partnerships with civil society, local governments, academia, and external donors. | Office of The Prime Minister and Investment | 01-01-2023 | |