A/HRC/7/16 page 18 the human rights approach, erroneously perceived as “politicizing” their work. Unfortunately, without the adoption of a human rights approach, their efforts may not be effective or may even prove counterproductive. 60. In his efforts to mainstream the right to adequate housing in the work of international organizations, the Special Rapporteur has engaged actively with the International Olympic Committee in regard to the organization of mega-events, an initiative that should be continued by the next Special Rapporteur. V. DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANDATE A. Need for further support and response from States 61. While certain States have seriously engaged with the Special Rapporteur in his work, others have shown less commitment. The reasons for this may be multiple. The lack of adequate staffing and resources within Government to engage with human rights mechanisms, as well as to cope with the new Human Rights Council system, could be one of the reasons. Ideological and/or political motivations and internal conflict within various Government departments about the relevance of the human rights approach (such as Ministries of Trade, Finance and Housing) may explain other situations. 62. In some cases, the Special Rapporteur may have faced non-responsiveness because the violations of the right to adequate housing touch upon issues such as the pre-eminence given to land and housing as speculative capital, corruption, real estate mobbing, land grabbing and illegal activities undertaken by land cartels and mafia. These issues negatively impact the efforts of individuals, civil society, and sometimes States themselves to implement the right to adequate housing. 63. Through his communication with States on information received, raising allegations that may reflect denial or violation of the right to adequate housing, the Special Rapporteur has tried to engage in a constructive dialogue. Many States have responded positively and provided information. Others have either not responded to his request for information or have only engaged on non-substantive issues.36 The Special Rapporteur hopes that member States of the Human Rights Council will engage with the mandate on the substance of the allegation, invite the Special Rapporteur to visit their country and seek her/his assistance in moving toward the resolution of specific cases where the right to adequate housing has been, or is likely to be, violated. 64. As an example, the Special Rapporteur, in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, has recently taken the initiative to offer assistance to the Government of Mexico, national institutions, affected civil 36 On average, Governments have responded to fewer than one-third of the communications of the Special Rapporteur.