A/HRC/14/37 noted the openness and flexibility of Bolivia’s approach to the universal periodic review as testimony to its commitment to ensure the full enjoyment of all human rights by its people. Malaysia referred to the significant challenges faced by the State as it strove to ensure that its people continued to reap the benefits from globalization and development. 382. Pakistan expressed its deep appreciation for the constructive role played by Bolivia (Plurinational State of) during its term as a member of the Council. It highlighted the State’s strong commitment by accepting almost all recommendations, and noted with appreciation that 67 of 78 recommendations either had already been implemented or were in the process of implementation. Pakistan also referred to the voluntary pledges and commitments made by the State, testimony to its genuine efforts to promote and protect the human rights of its citizens. It hoped that Bolivia (Plurinational State of) would continue its efforts and share its good practices to ensure economic, social and cultural rights with the international community. 383. Nicaragua thanked Bolivia (Plurinational State of) for its presentation on the work being carried out for the implementation of the universal periodic review recommendations. It referred to the State’s frank acknowledgement of all the work that needed to be done, as well as to its cooperation with the Council during its membership. Nicaragua referred to the common victories and challenges that it shared with Bolivia (Plurinational State of), which was an example of good practices for Nicaragua. It expressed its wish to continue to work hand in hand with the State to continue to promote and protect the rights of all. 384. The United States of America welcomed the State’s acceptance of recommendations on the independence of judiciary, the support for the rule of law and the more effective enforcement of the criminal prohibition of official corruption. The United States inquired about the specific measures that Bolivia (Plurinational State of) would take to ensure the full implementation of all these recommendations. It welcomed the State’s decision to invite OHCHR to establish an office with a broad mandate in the country. It was pleased to see that the State was implementing its national plan for the progressive elimination of child labour, and that the Ministry of Labour had been conducting verification inspections which were critical steps to address the problem of child labour. The United States requested more specific information on implementation measures. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 385. The representative of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions in Geneva, speaking on behalf of the Defensoria del Pueblo of Bolivia (Plurinational State of), a full Committee member, noted that the assessment of the human rights situation in the country had enabled a broad process of dialogue between the Government and civil society, in compliance with Council guidelines for the preparation of the national report, which took into account the period 2006–2009 and the broad catalogue of rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Significant changes had been seen in social, political and economical policies, and the measures to recognize and guarantee the rights of indigenous peoples was a major achievement. Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was the first State to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a law and to incorporate it in its Constitution. It also had a national human rights plan of action elaborated in a participatory manner, involving civil society, and the work done with women, children and other vulnerable groups had also seen progress. 386. Amnesty International welcomed the focus of many States on Bolivia’s justice system, and that the reforms were currently being discussed at the national level. In order to ensure that these reforms addressed the pervasive culture of impunity and the widespread lack of trust in the justice system, Amnesty International encouraged Bolivia (Plurinational State of) to ensure that all new measures were underpinned by the principles of independence of the judiciary and the separation of powers, and in line with international 106 GE.12-17781