A/HRC/7/32 page 22 The participants declared that they wanted to be recognized by authorities and that programmes and policies should be developed with their participation. They reiterated that those in positions of responsibility with respect to people in poverty need to meet and talk with them, in order to gain their trust and involve them in finding solutions. Building genuine relationships takes time because, all too often, people in poverty are ignored or exploited. All of the consultations showed that the draft guiding principles reflected the experiences, hopes, and thirst for dignity of individuals living in extreme poverty. The determination was constantly affirmed that no one be forgotten, left aside, or discriminated against due to social exclusion.