With this action-oriented approach in mind, it would probably be useful to make a distinction between objectives that are achievable within a limited time frame and others that may be desirable in the long term or have inspirational value. The objectives achievable in the short term could then be described in terms of the five considerations set out above so that both those responsible for implementing the plan and those affected by specific measures have a clear idea of what the target is and how achievement can be measured. How to produce meaningful action is, of course, the central purpose of this Handbook on national action plans. Chapters 5 to 12 provide detailed guidance. 3.6 A public document Dissemination A national action plan is a public document that must be widely disseminated and easily obtainable. The plan should be launched and reviewed with high-level political involvement so as to ensure media coverage. Alongside the plan itself, there should be a media strategy to ensure that the widest possible spectrum of the public is involved in the development and implementation of the plan and is aware of its importance. For this aspect of the plan to be implemented successfully, appropriate resources should be made available as an integral part of the plan. Education Implicit in the concept of a national action plan is the central place of education about human rights. National action plans can educate citizens as well as public officials about the human rights situation in their own country. Organizations or individuals responsible for discrete aspects of the plan should be made aware of the plan’s requirements and given the necessary training or resources to enable them to meet the outcomes specified. Translation and special needs Where significant minority language groups exist, translation should be undertaken. Similarly, attention should be given to ensuring that citizens with special communication needs are taken into account, for example people with disabilities or poor literacy skills. Section 10.4 expands on how the document can be effectively disseminated, while section 10.5 deals with human rights education. 3.7 Monitoring and evaluation Any serious planning process must be organized in a systematic way. We have already indicated that the process should include an assessment of the current situation and clear objectives and performance indicators. This is, however, only part of what is needed. Just as with technical planning processes, national human rights 19