A/HRC/10/60 page 5 communication technologies between North and South; and the issue of the repatriation of objects of cultural patrimony. Algeria held that the mandate of the independent expert should avoid any overlap with existing activities of UNESCO and other United Nations bodies. [Original: French] [12 September 2008] Bosnia-Herzegovina 6. The reply received from Bosnia-Herzegovina contained a detailed overview of measures taken to realize cultural rights and respect for cultural diversity. These measures included, for example, the adoption of legislation, ratification of international human rights instruments, establishment of advisory bodies to strengthen multiculturalism and mutual respect of cultures and religions, and promotion of cultural activities. [Original: English] [29 July 2008] Burkina Faso 7. In its response, Burkina Faso recalled the international foundations of cultural rights, and underscored the need to equip an independent expert in this field with the necessary competences to fulfil his or her mandate. The submission identified several tasks to be carried out by an independent expert, proposed conditions to be fulfilled by the mandate holder and suggested a time period for the mandate. 8. Burkina Faso proposed the following elements to be included in a mandate of an independent expert: manage and coordinate cultural actions in countries and to oversee respect for international instruments in this field; prepare reports on the manifestation of culture by different ethnic groups in countries; prepare projects for the development of culture; prepare and propose draft legislation on the manifestation of culture, in accordance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; recommend norms and practices; liaise with the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and with the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee; organize and participate in meetings, seminars, workshops in the field of cultural rights; collaborate with Governments and non-governmental organizations in the field of cultural rights. 9. The submission from Burkina Faso suggested that the period of the mandate of an independent expert on cultural rights should be for three years, with the possibility of renewal. [Original: French] [1 October 2008] Cuba 10. The submission from Cuba underscored the importance of the establishment of an independent expert in the field of cultural rights and respect for cultural diversity. Cuba pointed out that the mandate would contribute to the objectives set out in the 1993 Vienna World