E/CN.4/2002/97 page 33 Inputs prepared by indigenous peoples’ associations and institutions will be greatly valued. In particular, it would be extremely helpful if each individual topic could be addressed by means of the organization of an international high-level seminar, the conclusions of which would provide a crucial input for the studies and the Special Rapporteur’s future reports. 115. The Special Rapporteur intends to prepare and circulate focused questionnaires and schedules on these special topics, in the hope of obtaining up-to-date reliable information from a variety of sources, mainly Governments and indigenous organizations. Considering the generous offers made to him during his initial conversations, the Special Rapporteur hopes to be able to count on the cooperation of numerous institutions and individuals from many countries in the preparation of these topical studies. 116. A crucial element for the success of the Special Rapporteur’s mandate will be in loco visits. To the extent that time and resources are limited, such visits will have to be prepared carefully for maximum results. OHCHR will assist and advise the Special Rapporteur in preparing and organizing visits to a number of countries, at the invitation of interested Governments and the request of indigenous organizations. During the year 2002, the Special Rapporteur hopes to visit, in his official capacity, one or more countries in at least three different regions. 117. The mandate of the Special Rapporteur will be unfulfilled unless he is able to establish fluid communications with indigenous organizations and receive communications from individuals and institutions regarding their human rights and fundamental freedoms. He has already initiated contacts to that effect and hopes that during 2002 such communications will develop satisfactorily. Here again, the support of the OHCHR will be crucial in processing communications and complaints that may reach the Special Rapporteur. 118. If the topics mentioned above are retained, the Special Rapporteur intends to concentrate on making progress especially on one topic a year, without disregarding entirely the other areas. With the assistance of the UNHCHR and other institutions, he hopes to develop a computerized database of communications received alleging human rights violations of indigenous people. The database will eventually also include reports from different sources on the human rights situation of indigenous people. Based on the communications and studies undertaken, the Special Rapporteur will formulate in his second report a set of recommendations and proposals on appropriate measures and activities to be undertaken, as expected by the Commission. 119. The Special Rapporteur wishes to acknowledge the trust he has received from the Commission and wishes to thank the OHCHR and its staff for their assistance, as well as the short-term consultants Maureen Tong and Alexandra Xanthaki. He also wishes to acknowledge the institutional support received from El Colegio de México to carry out his duties, and expresses his thanks in particular to Elia Aguilar and Gabriel Baeza. Many people have provided valuable information and suggestions, among them Warren Allmand, Paul Chartrand, Bartolomé Clavero, Jorge Dandler, Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, Magdalena Gomez, Diego Iturralde and Lee Swepston. He particularly wishes to express his thanks to the many indigenous organizations and human rights associations that provided him with invaluable information.