A/HRC/27/52 country that experiences difficulties in that regard. Nevertheless, indigenous peoples face distinct challenges, and measures to address social and economic disparities must be differentiated from measures targeting other disadvantaged groups. 44. First of all, it is necessary to understand the linkages between indigenous peoples’ current disadvantaged situations and their history of being denied self-determination land and resource rights, and related rights essential to their economic and social development. In fact, development around the world has historically taken place and still takes place today at the expense of indigenous peoples; it has often been the case that indigenous peoples’ lands and resources have been taken, to their detriment and to the benefit of the development of others. Responses aimed at bettering the social and economic situation of indigenous peoples must take that history into account and attempt to restore to indigenous peoples what has been lost, including sufficient land to ensure a basis for economic development, and the means to exercise their self-determination over their development. Indeed, numerous studies have shown that increasing indigenous peoples’ control over their internal decision-making results in better economic growth outcomes. 45. An additional factor is that indigenous peoples often live in rural and isolated areas, which complicates the delivery of programmes and services designed to respond to their social and economic concerns. This, of course, is not an issue that can or should be resolved by moving indigenous peoples to urban areas as some countries have attempted to do, which could result in a violation of a number of their human rights. Rather, measures must be put in place to ensure that indigenous peoples can enjoy the same social and economic rights as other segments of the population, without having to sacrifice important aspects of their cultures and ways of life, which include their attachment to their traditional lands. 46. Furthermore, given their unique cultures and ways of life, it must also be noted that social and economic development for indigenous peoples may be different than for other sectors of the population. Responses aimed at addressing ongoing problems must take into account special factors, including indigenous peoples’ languages, traditions and ways of doing things. This is fundamental to the success of any relevant measures. One way to ensure the accommodation of indigenous peoples’ cultures is by including them in the design and development of programming. In that connection, throughout the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, reference is made to the need for indigenous peoples to develop their own priorities for development and to be consulted and included in the process of crafting State programmes. 47. The Special Rapporteur acknowledges that improving the social and economic conditions of indigenous peoples may be one of the most difficult problems for States to address. In her first report to the General Assembly, which will be presented in October 2014, she will focus on the issue of development, discuss the post-2015 development agenda and provide some views on sustainable development for indigenous peoples. Furthermore, as discussed in more detail below, throughout her mandate she hopes to pay special attention to issues related to the social, cultural, economic and environmental rights of indigenous peoples. IV. Preliminary comments on the Special Rapporteur’s vision for the mandate 48. In accordance with her mandate from the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur intends to carry out her work within those areas generally targeted by special procedures mandate holders, i.e.: the promotion of good practices, country assessments, communications concerning alleged human rights violations and thematic studies. While carrying out work in those areas, she will coordinate her activities with the two other 14