A/HRC/34/24 constituting their core, interrelated and interdependent elements which are likely to lead to the achievement of the desired result: The improvement of the human rights situation on the ground. These elements are centred around a national mechanism for reporting and followup (NMRF) with four key capacities: engagement, coordination, consultation and information management. National mechanism for reporting and follow-up on international human rights obligations and commitments (NMRFs) • Effective engagement with the human rights mechanisms, coordination among the three branches of the State and specialized bodies, consultative processes with relevant stakeholders such as national human rights institutions and civil society representatives and information management capacity facilitated through the below key tools: • National implementation plans for follow-up on human rights recommendations, drawing from the outcome of the work of the treaty bodies, universal periodic review and special procedures. • The development of indicators to help assess the impact of implementation of recommendations. • The creation and maintenance of a database to track and report on implementation of recommendations. Thematic implementation • First and foremost, efficient follow-up and implementation can only be achieved with the support of a solid coordination mechanism between the national entities which are primarily responsible for the thematic implementation of the recommendations, and through continuous consultative practices with, and contribution of, NHRIs and civil society, and engagement with the human rights mechanisms. In addition, the national implementation of human rights recommendations, undertaken through a holistic approach, cannot be achieved in an efficient manner without a plan, including the thematic clustering of recommendations, the strategic attribution of responsibilities and the agreement on realistic timelines. Moreover, the best way to identify the most appropriate measures of implementation is to clearly set, from the outset, the desired outcomes. In turn, reporting on the impact these measures have had on the improvement of the human rights situation can only be made on the basis of agreed relevant indicators for measuring progress. Finally, the capacity to proficiently disseminate and manage the wealth of information generated by the process can usefully be supported by setting up a national database. The integration of a gender perspective • The integration of a gender perspective throughout these structures and processes is also paramount for ensuring that implementation supports the achievement of gender equality and the enjoyment of all human rights without discrimination based on gender or sex. 16