number of issues affecting minority Children. One such important issue discussed was the need for UNICEF to support the collection of data on the socio-economic indicators of pertinent value to monitoring and improving their situation. In 2012, the organization will take steps towards expanding its own data collection methods through M1CS with a view to ensuring that minority communities are captured in data collection in succeeding years. We have initiated the design of the organizations Programme Guidance on Indigenous and Minority Children.This will provide our Country Offices with more specific hands on assistance on how to programme for and with children of minority and indigenous background in a more systematic manner and to larger scale. And finally, in collaboration with the Office of the Independent Expert, discussions are on-going to produce the second State of the Worlds Indigenous and Minority Children in 2012, to serve as tool for enriching the evidence base and enhancing advocacy on behalf of minority children. Before closing, let me use this opportunity to thank the Independent Expert for inviting UNICEF to contribute to this year's Forum. Madam, we look forward to working with you in the years ahead and wish you and delegates success in your deliberations.