D. Identification of achievements, best practices, challenges and constraints; E. Key national priorities, initiatives and commitments that the State concerned intends to undertake to overcome those challenges and constraints and improve human rights situations on the ground; F. Expectations of the State concerned in terms of capacity-building and requests, if any, for technical assistance; G. Presentation by the State concerned of the follow-up to the previous review. II. TECHNICAL AND OBJECTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR MANDATE HOLDERS A. Background According to resolution 5/1, “the following general criteria will be of paramount importance while nominating, selecting and appointing mandate holders: (a) expertise; (b) experience in the field of the mandate; (c) independency; (d) impartiality; (e) personal integrity; (f) objectivity”. Due consideration should be given to gender balance as well as to appropriate representation of different legal systems. “Eligible candidates are highly qualified individuals who possess established competence, relevant expertise and extensive professional experience in the field of human rights” (paras. 39-41). B. General aspects 1. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has the responsibility to “immediately prepare, maintain and periodically update a public list of eligible candidates in a standardized format”. The list shall include “personal data, areas of expertise and professional experience” (resolution 5/1, para. 43). 2. The Secretariat may provide a standardized form, on the basis of the technical and objective requirements stipulated below, for candidates to fill in, and

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