· The need for Mali to have a Security Policy Framework Document that is based on a new security vision; · The necessity to work out an implementation and monitoring tool to articulate the National Security Policy; · The necessity to work out a Long-Term Action Plan covering the practical implementation modalities of the strategic axes underlying the National Security Policy. 3.4. Objectives of National Policy for Internal Security and Civilian Protection. · The general o bjective of the National Policy for Internal Security and Civilian Protection is to ensure the security of persons and properties and promote social peace. o The specific objectives are three in number, namely: - Building up the State's capacities to meet the people's expectations in connection with security; - Involving all actors in the management of security issues; - Creating a climate of social peace and stability that is suitable to economic and social development. 3.5. Strategic Axes of National Policy for Internal Security and Civilian Protection . The National Policy for Internal Security and Civilian Protection hinges on nine priority axes: a) Prevention Culture by means of permanent presence on the operational field and with the set-up of a reliable and easy to use security data bank in Mali. Presence on the field shall be ensured by multiplying general policing measures, sensitizing and educating the populations. The people's awareness will certainly facilitate security departments' tasks regarding data collection and processing in connection with bands of criminals, their refuges, modes of operation, collaborators or accomplices within the population, etc. 46