A/HRC/24/51 • If there are no plans to adopt measures to implement the Declaration, please explain why not. (3) When devising laws, policies or other measures that affect indigenous peoples, do governmental bodies routinely take into account the Declaration (including indigenous peoples’ rights to participate in decision making that affects them)? If yes: • Are governmental bodies responding to an explicit and formalised law or policy making procedure that directs governmental bodies to take into account the Declaration? If not: • Do governmental bodies take into account the Declaration on an ad hoc basis? • What steps, if any, are being taken to ensure governmental bodies take into account the Declaration? • If there are no plans to ensure the Declaration is taken into account when devising laws or policies that affect indigenous peoples, why not? (4) Has the Government endeavoured to raise awareness about the Declaration at various levels of the community and governance to enhance the prospects of its implementation? If yes: • Please explain the initiatives the Government has undertaken. • Does this include translation of the Declaration into different languages? • Has the Declaration been disseminated widely? If not: • What steps, if any, are planned to raise awareness about the Declaration? • If there are no plans to raise awareness about the Declaration, why not? (5) What are the main challenges encountered in adopting measures and implementing strategies to attain the goals of the Declaration? (6) In the light of the information provided above, what are your views on best practices regarding possible appropriate measures and implementation strategies to attain the goals of the Declaration? Please also consider and, if relevant, comment on the role that can be played by international institutions, including the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to assist States in adopting measures and implementation strategies to attain the goals of the Declaration. 9. Questionnaire for indigenous peoples: (1) Do you have an overarching implementation strategy to attain the goals of the Declaration? If yes: • Please provide details about the implementation strategy. • Has the strategy been successful in attaining the goals of the Declaration? 5