A/68/317 developed in light of the fact that numerous indigenous individuals go to the annual meetings of the Permanent Forum and the Expert Mechanism with complaints about specific situations, although neither mechanism has a mandate to follow up with the Governments concerned. The Special Rapporteur has typically held some 20 to 30 individual meetings during each of the annual sessions, and he follows up on many of the cases received in accordance with his communications procedure. He hopes that the next Special Rapporteur will be able to continue this practice and that the Secretariat will continue to provide support in this regard. 47. Another central aspect of collaboration between the Special Rapporteur, the Permanent Forum and the Expert Mechanism has centred around the development of thematic studies. The Special Rapporteur has provided comments on the diverse studies of these mechanisms, drawing from the various aspects of his work as Special Rapporteur. The three mechanisms collaborated in each other’s examination of the issue of extractive industries affecting indigenous peoples, striving to avoid duplication and to ensure that the work is mutually reinforcing. 2. Coordination with other United Nations human rights mechanisms, institutions and processes 48. The Special Rapporteur has, on a continual basis, collaborated with other United Nations human rights mechanisms and institutions in relation to various issues related to the protection and promotion of the human rights of indigenous peoples, including specific cases of allegations of violations. Most notably, the Special Rapporteur has coordinated with other special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council in their review of cases, country situations, and thematic issues of mutual concern. 49. In addition, the Special Rapporteur has, on occasion, coordinated with United Nations human rights treaty bodies, especially the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Human Rights Committee. This coordination has taken place both in relation to these bodies’ periodic review of countries and in their examination of specific cases — with the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, under its urgent action and early warning procedure, and with the Human Rights Committee, under the communications procedure established under its first Optional Protocol. In regard to some countries or cases being reviewed by United Nations treaty bodies, the Special Rapporteur, via the Secretariat, has been able to share information gathered during on-site country visits and advise on his observations and recommendations. 50. The recommendations of the Special Rapporteur with respect to specific country situations have also been raised during the Human Rights Council’s universal periodic review mechanism. Through coordination with the Secretariat, the Special Rapporteur has highlighted particular issues of concern regarding countries under review, drawing from his examination of specific cases and country situations. His observations and recommendations have been reflected in the compilation of United Nations materials prepared by OHCHR, submitted to Member States. 51. However, in general, more could be done, including within the Secretariat and among the experts, to coordinate and share information. There is still a significant level of duplication among the various human rights bodies and some inconsistent recommendations. For their part, indigenous peoples and others working on their 13-42710 13/22