A/HRC/23/56/Add.1 responsiveness to the claims and concerns of indigenous and Afro-Bolivian communities with regard to issues of racism and racial discrimination. C. Political, economic and social rights of indigenous peoples, AfroBolivians and other vulnerable communities and groups 85. The Special Rapporteur notes the important steps taken by the Government to enhance the political participation and representation of indigenous peoples. He encourages the Government to continue to promote the rights of indigenous peoples in the political arena. 86. While noting the significant advances made in the recognition of Afro-Bolivians as a distinct ethnic and cultural group and the granting of economic, social, political and cultural rights to Afro-Bolivians under the new Constitution, the Special Rapporteur recommends that efforts be intensified to promote the political participation and representation of Afro-Bolivians. 87. The Special Rapporteur reiterates the need for the effective implementation of the right of indigenous peoples to consultation, particularly in the context of planned or ongoing development projects in indigenous territories. 88. While underlining the considerable advances made in indigenous justice, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government take all measures necessary to ensure that the traditional indigenous justice system is fully in line with the international human rights treaties ratified by the Plurinational State of Bolivia and contributes to strengthening inclusion and social cohesion within the country. 89. The Special Rapporteur encourages the national Government, in consultation with the representative organizations of indigenous peoples, to identify more accessible mechanisms to realize the aspirations of indigenous peoples to autonomy and self-determination. 90. The Special Rapporteur expresses his concern at the structural inequality of and discrimination against indigenous peoples and Afro-Bolivians, especially in the areas of education, health and employment, which persist despite the numerous efforts made by the Government. He recommends that the Government prioritize the delivery of quality basic services to indigenous peoples and Afro-Bolivian communities, particularly in remote areas, and take far-reaching policy measures to improve their access to employment and eradicate discriminatory practices in employment in both the public and private sectors. 91. The Special Rapporteur moreover urges both the public and private sectors to address the exclusion of a considerable part of native indigenous campesino peoples from important sectors of the economy, such as insurance, credit and banking, communication services and housing. 92. The Special Rapporteur welcomes the holding of the national census on 21 November 2012, which will be an important source of data on the situation of indigenous peoples, Afro-Bolivians and other ethnic groups and communities. He recommends that disaggregated data on the situation of indigenous peoples, AfroBolivians and other ethnic groups and communities collected by the census be utilized to develop and implement appropriate policies in all areas of concern, such education, health, social welfare and others. 93. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government consider taking special measures or affirmative action to assist or protect disadvantaged groups. In 19