A/HRC/43/68 be solidly based on that international framework so as to ensure the implementation of the required obligations by duty bearers by strengthening capacity-building and empowering rights holders to claim their rights. The Board considers that, for technical cooperation in the field of human rights to have effective and sustainable results, it should be aimed at translating into reality the obligations and commitments of Member States within the international human rights legal framework. Member States face increasing requirements and expectations when implementing their treaty obligations, such as with regard to the results of their engagement with international and regional mechanisms and the implementation of the recommendations of the international mechanisms, including the universal periodic review. The relevance and strength of the existing international human rights framework, and in particular the recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms, should be an integral part of the efforts made to implement the 2030 Agenda and realize the Sustainable Development Goals. 6. It is of critical importance that human rights are integrated into the work of all United Nations programmes on the ground to effectively support national efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights. 44. The Board regards an integrated human rights perspective as a particularly critical element in the context of the current transformative actions being taken as a result of the support to States in their efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda and realize the Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout all sessions in countries and regions where OHCHR has a presence, the Board has observed how strong United Nations leadership on the ground is critical to supporting States in their efforts to achieve the sustained realization of human rights. When supported on the ground with sound human rights expertise, analysis and technical capacity, the United Nations is able to engage on critical issues and have a more profound impact. 7. To be effective and have widespread impacts, technical cooperation in the field of human rights should be anchored in and build on the programmatic priorities and focus of the work of OHCHR throughout its programmatic cycle, which will also optimize the use of all types of resources available. 45. The Board is routinely made aware, from its observations on the ground, that the level of resources, both of specialized personnel and funding, available for technical cooperation in the field of human rights is woefully inadequate, despite increases in the past few years. Careful analysis of needs, good strategizing of objectives and priorities and coordination of the delivery of technical assistance is therefore essential. The multi-year strategic programming process of OHCHR is the most comprehensive process for identifying, in consultation with partners, human rights strategies and priorities for technical cooperation in the realization of human rights. It is based on solid data and evidence and undertaken through a broad consultative process. The visionary plan for the period 2018–2021 also includes a focus on a series of priority issues and target populations, which the Board finds to be fundamental in the efforts to leave no one behind. For those reasons, the Board has observed that the plan of OHCHR is to provide the best platform upon which States and United Nations partners can plan and undertake other forms of technical cooperation for human rights. 46. From the experiences observed on the ground, the Board is of the firm view that OHCHR, with its expertise and experience, is the strongest possible reference point for guiding partners on the ground, including the United Nations system. OHCHR should assert its key normative role to help to ensure that human rights are explicitly integrated into all policies and programmes. The Board welcomes the efforts of OHCHR under its current programme, for the period 2018–2021, under the High Commissioner’s leadership, to enhance capacity on the ground to assist States in developing dynamic courses of action through policies and practices aimed at enhancing synergies between civil and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights. 11