A/HRC/13/20 of sponsors. As part of their responsibility to protect, it is the obligation of public authorities to establish appropriate legal and procedural framework to guarantee that private entities, including sponsors, as well as those operating locally in the preparation of the event, do not infringe upon the right to adequate housing of the local population. VI. Conclusions and recommendations 68. In view of the impact of mega-events, it is essential that all relevant stakeholders adopt a responsible attitude concerning the impact of the Olympic Games, the World Football Cup and similar events on the right to adequate housing. Their consequences for the enjoyment of human rights must be duly considered at all stages of the event and by all actors involved. A. Recommendations for States 69. National and local authorities should take all measures necessary to respect, protect and fulfil the right to adequate housing in the context of mega-events. 70. As candidate cities and countries prepare their bid proposals, housing concerns must always be present. Host cities should include commitments to comply with the right to adequate housing in their candidatures, bid proposals and hosting contracts. To ensure that the impact of hosting the event will not lead to violations of fundamental rights, the bidding and planning processes need to be in compliance with all relevant international and national standards. 71. In addition, the proposals should provide for: (a) Legal security of tenure for owners, tenants and occupants; (b) Protection against forced evictions, discrimination and harassment of local population in connection to the event, and remedy for victims; (c) Programmes for the resettlement of and compensation for the affected population. 72. Before submitting a bid proposal, State and local authorities should conduct an assessment of the impact that the preparations for the event will have on the right to adequate housing of local residents. The housing impact should also be monitored throughout the organization of the event. In addition, post-event audits should be undertaken to assess the legacy of the event in the housing sector. 73. To strengthen transparency and accountability, local authorities must involve in their planning process, from the tendering stage, all those who will be affected by the preparation of the event and give genuine consideration to their views. Participation should also be open to civil society organizations, including those working in the promotion of the right to adequate housing. 74. State and local authorities should refrain from forced evictions in the preparation for mega-events. Where evictions are justified, they should be undertaken in full compliance with the relevant provisions of international human rights law and according to the procedures underlined in general comment No. 7 and in the basic principles and guidelines on development-based evictions and displacement. 75. It is important to ensure that the housing stock created as a result of the megaevent responds to the housing needs of the host city. Priority should be given to 19