A/HRC/8/12 page 15 after a preliminary examination of the subject based on existing documentation. The study will then be developed using a variety of inputs and sources, including material and reports prepared by government agencies, civil society organizations, the United Nations country team and academic institutions. 65. The Special Rapporteur expects the Government to accept his requests to visit the country regularly. Since time and resources are limited, such visits will have to be prepared carefully to maximize results. The Special Rapporteur also considers it important to continue engaging countries in the region as well in the discussions regarding progress made on the implementation of resolutions. In view of the important role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, he will also carry out visits to neighbouring countries. 66. The Special Rapporteur welcomes full cooperation from the States members of the Human Rights Council in discharging his mandate. This includes the good offices of countries neighbouring Myanmar and other States in ensuring meaningful dialogue and cooperation between the mandate of the Special Rapporteur and the Government of Myanmar to achieve progress in the promotion and protection of human rights, especially at this crucial time, when the Government has set up its 7-step road map to democracy. 67. With the assistance of OHCHR and other institutions, the Special Rapporteur hopes to develop a computerized database of allegations of human rights violations that he receives. The database would help to continue strengthening the accuracy of the information received. 68. Effective coordination is a priority in the United Nations. In this context, the Special Rapporteur envisages close cooperation with, among others, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Myanmar, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, the International Labour Organization coordination mechanism on forced labour and other special procedures and mechanisms for oversight, and in the implementation of the international human rights instruments to which Myanmar is a State party, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. VI. CONCLUSIONS 69. According to the information received since 26 March 2008, the situation of human rights in Myanmar reported by the previous Special Rapporteur has not changed for the better. It is a great concern of the present Special Rapporteur that almost no improvement has been made and that critical issues still have to be addressed. 70. Further development of the present report will need close cooperation with the Government of Myanmar, in order to improve the enjoyment of human rights of the people of Myanmar. 71. In that regard, the Special Rapporteur regrets that, owing to time constraints and the schedule of the Council, he must submit the present report without having a chance to explore thoroughly with the Government of Myanmar areas of cooperation and exchange of information.