A/HRC/20/29 Guiding Principles.29 For example, civil society organizations have used the Framework and the Guiding Principles in relation to the recent review processes of key international standards, including the OECD Guidelines and the Sustainability Framework of the International Finance Corporation. They have also been cited by civil society when commenting on domestic legislation proposals. Moreover, it was brought to the attention of the Working Group that there is an increasing number of examples of analyses and advocacy in relation to business activities in specific contexts and industries that are being informed by the Guiding Principles.30 In the context of the United Nations human rights system, some organizations have also referenced the Guiding Principles and the Framework in submissions for the universal periodic review process, to assess implementation of the State’s duty to protect human rights. 31 G. Initial considerations 40. The developments described above that have been brought to the attention of the Working Group prompt two initial reflections, which will be further addressed in the section on strategic considerations below. First, while these initiatives enhance opportunities for the Working Group to be more effective and comprehensive in disseminating and implementing the Guiding Principles, a majority of State, business and civil society actors are unaware of the Guiding Principles, precluding even the possibility of implementation. Second, despite converging standards and initiatives, such as those above, there remains a significant risk of fragmentation in the interpretation and implementation of the Guiding Principles. Beyond awareness and commitment, actors and stakeholders in all regions require support to build capacity to effectively implement the Guiding Principles within their policies and operations. V. Feedback from consultations with stakeholders 41. The proposals and recommendations provided to the Working Group in written submissions prior to and at the introductory exchange of the first session reflect the vast scope and complexity of the mandate of the Working Group mandate, and more generally of the business and human rights agenda. The key trends noted in the observations made by stakeholders are summarized below. It should be noted that the summary does not pretend to be exhaustive or to fully reflect the richness of perspectives put forward to the Working Group. 42. Inputs from States emphasized that the Working Group should be active in all regions and maintain a close dialogue with States. Feedback focused on the provisions in the mandate of the Working Group on disseminating and implementing the Guiding Principles at the national level, particularly capacity-building and the sharing of knowledge, and lessons learned and good practices, including at sectoral level. In terms of working methods, States recommended that the Working Group should develop a close relationship 29 30 31 10 See civil society submissions to the Working Group and prior examples referenced by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, available from www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Business/Pages/Submissions.aspx and www.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/applications-of-framework-jun-2011.pdf. See the page of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre dedicated to the Guiding Principles at www.business-humanrights.org/Documents/UNGuidingPrinciples. Institute for Human Rights and Business; see www.ihrb.org/publications/submissions/index.html.