The plan provides for implementation of activities under three broad headings: 1. Strengthening of institutions The plan indicates an intention to strengthen the Ministry of Justice by such means as the establishment of two new departments within the Office of the Under-Secretary for Human Rights, a Human Rights Documentation Centre and a Human Rights Education and Training Centre, strengthening of the Department of Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights and the National Public Defender Department, and improvement of inter-agency coordination. 2. Legislative reform The plan notes recent milestones in legislative reform, including constitutional provisions for the multi-ethnic and multicultural nature of the country. It envisages legislation in the medium term to harmonize Bolivian institutions with international human rights norms. It also provides for streamlined legal procedures and the adoption of codes of conduct applicable to personnel working in the judicial system. This section stresses the need for a realistic approach, combining effective reforms with maintenance of the broadest possible consensus. 3. Education, training, information and documentation The plan accords considerable importance to education and training. It is expected that the Human Rights, Documentation, Publications and Information Centre will play an influential role. The Human Rights Education and Training Centre of the Office of the Under-Secretary for Justice will pursue a strategy aimed at both the general public and specific professional and social sectors. The aim is to achieve the “routinization” of respect for human rights. Such programmes will focus on personnel involved in the administration of justice. Training will also extend to civil society personnel and organizations, with particular emphasis on women, children and indigenous peoples. Steps will also be taken to promote human rights education at all levels of formal education. The plan does not address the question of monitoring or review. 4.12 Common elements of finalized plans The existing plans differ significantly. They vary in length from 4 to 150 pages, their time frame ranges from 2 to 5 years to an indefinite period and they vary in the specificity of their provisions. However, there are some prominent common features: 1. The importance of international standards as the basis for the plan Plans consistently refer to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other instruments as the standards they seek to implement. Plans also provide for the progressive ratification of more international instruments. 39