A/HRC/9/5 page 5 15. The two-day consultation ended with the elaboration of a plan of action, which spelled out concrete actions that could be taken to promote anti-discrimination initiatives; boost dissemination of information on the Durban process; and engage stakeholders in the review process. A specific element of the plan was to enhance collaboration between OHCHR field offices and United Nations country teams in order to engage stakeholders in the Durban review process. The plan of action also included measures to enhance collaboration with field offices and regional and international organizations, such as the International Organization of la Francophonie. 16. In organizing the regional preparatory meetings for the Durban Review Conference in Brasilia, from 17 to 19 June 2008, and in Abuja, from 24 to 26 August 2008, OHCHR coordinated with the United Nations country teams and requested through the Regional Coordinators that United Nations agencies in the respective regions support and facilitate the participation of non-governmental organizations in the preparatory process. C. A proactive stance with regard to capacity to assist States in the preparation and implementation of national plans of action 17. OHCHR welcomes the pledge made by the European Commission in 2006 to support its work in implementing the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, a component of which aims to provide advice and assistance to Governments through technical cooperation projects to elaborate national plans of action against discrimination. 18. OHCHR is engaged in informal collaboration with three Governments that have requested or expressed their wish to receive assistance in the preparation of national plans of action with a view to ensuring that the challenges associated with the preparation of those plans are taken into consideration. 19. Under this project, OHCHR has been elaborating guidelines for the preparation of plans of action that could serve to assist and facilitate the development of such plans by Member States. The proactive role of OHCHR in assisting States was limited owing to a lack of capacity, considering the many tasks that had to be accomplished during the reporting period. III. CONCLUSION 20. OHCHR is engaged in updating its Internet website on a regular basis. New information relevant to Durban follow-up activities, and in particular the Durban Review Conference, is posted regularly on the website in the light of the constant developments unfolding in the preparations for the Conference in 2009. It is anticipated that the new website will be made operational in the near future to allow much broader access to all information concerning both the Durban Review Conference and the follow-up activities thereto, which will facilitate engagement of stakeholders in Durban-related activities. 21. In addressing the challenges connected to combating racism, OHCHR maintains close and effective collaboration with United Nations agencies in order to contribute to the