A/HRC/34/24 its own model, in accordance with its needs. Other delegations mentioned their positive experiences as recipients of technical assistance provided by other States to develop followup mechanisms. For instance, one delegation mentioned the training of inter-institutional focal points who would be in charge of effectively implementing the aforementioned SIMORE platform. Another delegation emphasized the importance of regional cooperation as well as South-South cooperation to enhance national follow-up efforts. 67. Several delegations thanked OHCHR for providing support to requesting countries through technical cooperation and capacity-building activities. One delegation thanked, in particular, the regional office in South-East Asia in this regard. Another one stated that it had accepted to be a pilot country for implementing the database for reporting on and follow-up to recommendations emanating from treaty bodies and special procedures that would be launched during the first quarter of 2017. The same delegation stated that, together with United Nations Development Programme and OHCHR, it would organize seminars on developing indicators to assess the impact of the implementation of recommendations. Another delegation stated that it was seeking to strengthen its partnership with OHCHR, while another asked how to seek assistance from the Office. 68. A number of delegations emphasized the importance of the existing trust funds aimed at supporting States in the framework of the universal periodic review, with a view to closing the gaps in capacity and needs. In that regard, one delegation mentioned that it had made a financial contribution to both the Voluntary Fund for Participation in the Universal Periodic Review and the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance. 69. Finally, it was stressed that international cooperation should be deepened and widened in the context of the third cycle of the universal periodic review. V. Concluding remarks 70. The moderator asked the panellists to react to comments and questions raised during the discussion. 71. Ms. Zúñiga found the exchange of experiences on the issue very useful. She responded positively to a question on whether the experience of Ecuador in developing the SIDERECHOS database could be replicated in other countries. She said that the database was user-friendly and facilitated the collection of information, which would not only assist States in preparing their reports for the universal periodic review, but would also feed into other processes. She stressed the need for States to commit to exchanging with other countries on good practices in relation to follow-up. She also expressed her belief that State institutions should always be guided by the experience of civil society through a coordinated working relationship. For instance, the Government of Ecuador had involved officials from the executive, legislative and judiciary branches, as well as civil society representatives, when preparing its report for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. Ms. Zúñiga concluded by assuring the participants of the commitment of Ecuador to continue working to ensure that a strong mechanism was in place at both the regional and global levels with a view to meeting all the goals set, including the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 72. In response to questions raised, Mr. Bibolini stated that, based on the experience of working with OHCHR and States in different regions, the SIMORE model developed by Paraguay could be exported easily owing to the small size of the country and of the administration that manages it, which allows reports to be up to date and the set-up to be fully operational. Countries with a similar State structure could use the model. Moreover, Paraguay has been able to prioritize the recommendations received, which helped the dialogue with civil society on the basis of a shared agenda. Mr. Bibolini also highlighted 13