A/HRC/16/43 hinder the efforts of the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to reach IDPs in those areas and to monitor return movements. 48. The displacement situation warranted continued humanitarian assistance to all displaced persons, both in and outside camps, but such assistance was jeopardized by a lack of humanitarian funding. The Representative commended the approach of the humanitarian community, which sought to address the needs not only of the displaced living in camp settings, but also of those living in scattered settlements and rented apartments in host communities. He recommended that humanitarian assistance be complemented by smallscale livelihood projects in displacement areas, in order to limit dependency on assistance. 49. Durable solutions for the displaced were hampered by continuous insecurity, fear of reprisals and overall uncertainty with regard to the ceasefire, as well as the destruction of homes and lands, and the existence of landmines. If left unaddressed, these manifold obstacles may result in a protracted displacement situation. Support and genuine alternatives to return, such as local integration, are necessary for those who are not in position to return in the near future. 50. The Representative appreciated the Government’s efforts to develop, together with the United Nations and with the technical support provided by this mandate, a comprehensive national strategy on internal displacement which seeks to improve the lives of displaced persons, promote the creation of durable solutions and prevent future displacement. He commends the Government for its efforts and encourages the timely adoption of the strategy, as well as its implementation in Governorates hosting large numbers of displaced persons. III. A. Looking forward: addressing new challenges and consolidating gains Working methods and focus of the mandate 51. In line with Council resolution 14/6 and the established working methods of the mandate, the Special Rapporteur believes it is important to continue to emphasize and strengthen the mainstreaming of the human rights of internally displaced persons, including the development of normative frameworks, and to maintain and reinforce follow up and capacity building activities. These have been cornerstones of the mandate and have enabled it to contribute to both conceptual and normative advances, and to engage with relevant actors, and most notably, Governments, for the adoption and implementation of national policies, strategies and legislation in line with the Guiding Principles. As part of these capacity building efforts, the mandate will also continue to actively engage in workshops and training programs such as the San Remo Course on the Law of Internal Displacement which has proven to be an excellent vehicle to bring together Government authorities involved in IDP issues. The mandate will further seek to add a regional dimension to capacity building activities, by promoting region-wide approaches and mechanisms for different types of internal displacement situations, particularly where specific regional priorities are identified with regard to the human rights of internally displaced persons. 52. In the same spirit, the mandate aims to continue to pursue and strengthen the solid cooperation already established between the mandate and United Nations organizations. In this regard, the Special Rapporteur will continue to participate and contribute positively to the work of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, to collaborate with United Nations Country Teams and to work closely with the Emergency Relief Coordinator, OCHA, OHCHR and UNHCR. Civil society organizations, international as well as national, and displacement affected communities will of course remain key counterparts for the mandate. 12