A/HRC/27/41 IV. Lessons learned, challenges and the way forward 98. The experiences documented in the present report bring to light several common aspects relating to the integration of human rights into national policies and programmes that have been developed with the technical support of OHCHR and which could inspire future requests for technical cooperation. The common aspects focus on the manner in which technical cooperation programmes have been designed and implemented, so as to promote national ownership; meaningful involvement of and cooperation between States and non-State actors; institutional building; effective coordination; and application of suitable methodologies. Those are all key components of sustainable technical cooperation programmes, as identified by the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights. 99. Experience has shown that it is essential that all relevant State entities and partners be involved from the onset, so as to foster knowledge, coordination, consensus and, fundamentally, ownership of priorities and strategies. The involvement of all relevant State entities as well as a holistic approach aimed at ensuring that adequate attention is paid to the interdependence and interrelatedness of all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights are critical to achieving sustainable results and ensuring clear lines of responsibility throughout all the stages of the programme. 100. The meaningful involvement of and cooperation between State and civil society actors, with particular attention to the situation and representation of groups that are discriminated against and/or excluded, is key to ensuring the relevance of programmes as well as greater transparency, legitimacy and accountability. 101. The integration of human rights standards and recommendations from international human rights mechanisms into national policies and programmes requires effective coordination, an analytical framework and a harmonious methodological approach. The establishment of inclusive standing coordination and follow-up mechanisms has proven a useful tool in that regard. All national stakeholders, including civil society actors, play a critical role in both supporting implementation and providing specific thematic expertise to inform the development of sound national policies. 18