Responsibility for implementing the plan is likely to be spread over several levels of government, particularly if a country has a federal constitutional arrangement. In some cases, provincial or local governments will have substantial responsibilities, for example in the areas of administration of justice, policing, health, education, housing and so on. Special attention will have to be given to ensuring that these subordinate levels of government are part of the coordination process. Central government agencies responsible for specific areas of the plan should assume responsibility for briefing and consulting provincial or local government agencies. The coordinating committee should also consider arranging seminars, briefing sessions or some other form of direct communication with such agencies to ensure that those with grassroots responsibilities are fully engaged in the national action plan process. 10.2 Implementing partners Government agencies have primary responsibility for implementation of the plan, which will thus assign responsibility for implementing various activities to ministries or departments of justice, foreign affairs, defence, education, health and so on. Discussions about which agencies are responsible for what should form part of the process of developing the plan. It is important for the plan to make explicit reference to the various institutional responsibilities so that it is clear to the agencies themselves as well as to stakeholders and the general public. The concept of implementing partners should extend beyond the government agencies with responsibility for implementing various sections of the plan. The range of issues to be covered by a plan is so wide and the need for broad participation and involvement so great that the approach to implementation must be an innovative and inclusive one. Thus, the coordinating committee and its secretariat, as well as the various government agencies responsible for the plan, should identify other potential partners who may be interested and capable of furthering its objectives. For example, in the area of human rights education, partnerships may be developed with professional associations of teachers, authors and publishers of textbooks and other materials, Internet search engines and service providers, and media personalities and organizations. In the area of administration of justice, partnerships may be developed with professional associations of jurists, police and security personnel, social workers and community organizations. There may also be scope for developing partnerships with international bodies such as United Nations agencies. In all areas, the plan should give consideration to establishing productive partnerships with relevant NGOs, trade unions, business corporations and philanthropic foundations. Implementing partners may become involved in a wide range of activities such as: • Development of projects in cooperation with the police, the judiciary, prison officials and legal aid organizations aimed at the protection of the rights of persons who are arrested or in detention; • Funding of projects aimed at improving the health status or employment chances of vulnerable people by business corporations or philanthropic foundations; • Promotion of awareness of the human rights aspects of issues such as HIV/AIDS, child labour or trafficking in women by the media and prominent personalities; 87