A/HRC/24/51 137. A number of organizations expressed concerns regarding their lack of inclusion and participation in relevant State discussions, public affairs and political processes, including in processes related to laws, policies and programmes. One organization observed that the government was perceived to be inaccessible. It was further observed that the lack of inclusion of indigenous peoples in relevant discussions resulted in an avoidance of constructive dialogue between indigenous peoples and public authorities. Moreover, in some cases, there was no dialogue with indigenous peoples even where extractive industries activities were being carried out on indigenous lands. 138. One organization also pointed out the lack of enforcement mechanisms likely to engage States to abide by the Declaration. 139. Another main challenge identified was the lack of sufficient funding and resources for indigenous representative organizations to function effectively and so to promote the Declaration. Challenges relating to poor infrastructure and communications facilities were also noted. 140. In terms of challenges within indigenous peoples’ organizations or institutions, one organization noted that the many pressures facing indigenous peoples and scepticism of the Declaration’s potential to effect change present a potential barrier to its implementation. Some indigenous peoples expressed scepticism over how the Declaration could solve the daily pressing concerns that are common in indigenous communities. F. Best practices 141. Many indigenous peoples’ organizations described measures that would constitute best practices of the implementation of the Declaration. 142. In terms of the role of indigenous peoples’ organizations, best practices could include taking initiatives to implement the Declaration by ensuring their policies, regulations and laws are in line with these norms, to better educate all stakeholders on the Declaration, and to encourage judges and lawyers to cite it in pleadings and in court. It was also noted that, where States lacked the will to implement the Declaration, indigenous peoples should take initiatives to advocate for implementation before relevant national, regional and international mechanisms. 143. It was also proposed that best practices regarding appropriate measures and implementation strategies should include education initiatives to raise awareness of the Declaration. Best practices also included the capacity-building of indigenous peoples. 144. The United Nations system can work with indigenous peoples’ organizations to provide capacity development regarding the Declaration, and to support their work and their participation. In this regard, the United Nations was encouraged to continue to support indigenous peoples’ participation, including through the provision of financial assistance. Several indigenous peoples’ organizations observed that the United Nations could play a positive role in supporting and encouraging States to recognize indigenous peoples and to implement the Declaration. 145. Best practices could also include the strengthening of links between United Nations institutions and grassroots communities, as well as the strengthening of support provided by United Nations institutions for such communities. It was also proposed that the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relevant United Nations mechanisms collaborate with non-governmental organizations to better assist indigenous peoples in proposing measures and implementations strategies to attain the goals of the Declaration. 146. Recommendations were also offered to the United Nations system, including that it evaluate in particular indigenous peoples’ issues during universal periodic review sessions. 22