A/HRC/32/26 • Cooperation and interaction should be enhanced between the Expert Mechanism and the United Nations human rights system in general, including the treaty bodies and the universal periodic review. • Cooperation and interaction should be enhanced between the Expert Mechanism and specialized agencies, mechanisms, organizations and multilateral processes beyond the United Nations human rights system. • The members of the Expert Mechanism should be independent and have qualifications reflecting the resulting mandate. There should be balance in terms of gender and equitable geographical representation. • The number of experts should be such as to ensure that the work of the Expert Mechanism is carried out efficiently, with one possibility being that one expert comes from each of the seven indigenous sociocultural regions. • The experts should decide their own working methods, making sure that they are in line with any changes made to the mandate. • The Expert Mechanism should use information and communications technologies, including webcasting. • The Expert Mechanism should have more funding, including for secretariat support. • Easy access by indigenous peoples to the sessions of the Expert Mechanism should continue to be ensured. • States should consider contributing to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples. 12