A/74/149 Organizations, which coordinates between State institutions and indigenous peoples, has helped to sustain dialogue even in difficult circumstances, in spite of its limitations. 79 Joint State-indigenous peoples’ bodies exist in many countries, although indigenous power within them is usually limited. It is essential that such mechanisms allow for true joint decision-making and go beyond mere advisory roles. States should consider mechanisms proposed or established by indigenous peoples themselves. 80 V. Conclusions and recommendations 76. The full realization of the right of indigenous peoples to autonomy or self-government implies deep changes in the legal and structural architecture of the State, amounting to what has been termed “belated nation-building”. In most cases, those implications have not been fully recognized and addressed by States. 81 Nevertheless, instances of “hopeful practices” can be found, which may provide useful guidance and practical points for reflection on the full realization of indigenous peoples’ collective and individual human rights. 77. Existing positive State practices include the adequate constitutional and legal recognition of the right of indigenous peoples to self-determination and the related right to autonomy or self-government. The recognition of the plurinational and multicultural nature of the States in which indigenous peoples live, the constructive interpretation and implementation of treaties and the development of new treaties and agreements or constructive arrangements based on good faith and mutual trust provide a solid basis upon which to build the necessary partnership between States and indigenous peoples. 78. Legal, administrative and policy measures regarding the rights of indigenous peoples to their lands, territories and natural resources have been adopted in several countries. Indigenous authorities, self-government institutions and jurisdictions also enjoy varying degrees of recognition in a significant number of countries. Initiatives to foster dialogue and, to a certain extent, joint decision-making have also been established. 79. Different arrangements are in place in relation to the ways and means for financing indigenous autonomous functions, such as regular transfers from the national budget or funds agreed upon through treaty implementation processes. Special measures have also been adopted in some countries to combat inequality and discrimination in the context of the socioeconomic situation that indigenous peoples face in many countries. 80. Notwithstanding those positive practices, the Special Rapporteur considers that most of the existing autonomy or self-government arrangements do not completely fulfil the international human rights obligations of States regarding the rights of indigenous peoples. 81. The Special Rapporteur recommends the following: (a) States should enshrine the right of indigenous peoples to self-determination and the related right to autonomy or self-government in their national legal systems, including in their national constitutions; (b) States should adopt and implement all measures necessary to ensure the adequate recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples to their lands, territories and natural resources, as that recognition represents the cornerstone __________________ 79 80 81 22/23 A/HRC/15/37/Add.3, paras. 46. A/73/176, para. 82. A/HRC/9/9, para. 51. 19-11889