The Benefits of Treaty Body Reporting 3 3.2. Stimulation of national dialogue and “buy-in” Reporting to the Treaty Bodies also offers a unique opportunity to State parties for better coordination within the Government as well as for consultation, dialogue and partnerships with NHRIs and civil society in order to conduct an assessment of legislation, policies and practices. Any such dialogue should be conducted in a constructive spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, with the aim of advancing the enjoyment by all concerned of the rights protected by the relevant treaty. A participatory and consultative reporting process raises public awareness of the human rights enshrined in the treaty; informs the public of the measures the State party has undertaken to comply with the treaty; calls for partnerships to enhance treaty implementation; and solicits buy-in, ideas, suggestions and expert advice from all relevant stakeholders (including within Government) to better implement the treaty. Most of all, through participation in the national reporting process, relevant Ministries and institutions, along with independent stakeholders, take ownership of the treaty reporting process which will lead them to engage actively and constructively in implementation of the treaty’s provisions and with the Treaty Bodies’ concluding observations. 3.3. International expert advice and experience from other countries At international level, reporting to the Treaty Bodies represents the basis of constructive dialogue between the State parties and the Treaty Bodies. The exchange of views held between the Treaty Bodies and State parties during the dialogue allows the former to play a supportive role in fostering and enabling effective national implementation of international human rights obligations. This interaction improves understanding of the obligations stemming from the respective treaty and also provides State parties with an opportunity for finding solutions to human rights treaty implementation challenges. In this context the Treaty Body is an adviser which renders its expertise, experience and technical advice to the State party through the constructive dialogue and recommendations provided in the concluding observations. Additionally, through the publication of national reports and related recommendations from the Treaty Bodies, State parties can also profit from the experience and lessons learned in respect of human rights treaty implementation in other countries. 27