Implementation of Commitments pa rt I 121. The ODIHR-CPRSI will seek to consolidate the “International Roma Contact Group”** and will further contribute to the Council of Europe’s initiative for a possible European Forum for Roma and Travellers. 122. The ODIHR-CPRSI will provide information and co-ordination services to relevant national and international institutions, and will facilitate dialogue among them and with Roma NGOs. 123. The ODIHR-CPRSI will seek to develop relations with Roma and Sinti organizations and help them to co-ordinate their efforts and resources, both within individual States and across borders, and to avail themselves fully of opportunities provided by existing national and international policies affecting Roma and Sinti people. 124. The ODIHR-CPRSI will draw upon the experience and input of existing monitoring projects developed by other international organizations. IX. The ODIHR Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues 125. Where necessary, the ODIHR-CPRSI will facilitate information-sharing among OSCE participating States that have developed or are seeking to improve national policies on Roma and Sinti people. 126. Upon request, ODIHR-CPRSI will advise participating States on future policies related to Roma and Sinti people and will stimulate debates between governments and Roma NGOs. 127. The ODIHR-CPRSI will support capacity-building for Roma and Sinti NGOs. 128. The ODIHR-CPRSI will establish a database of best practices in OSCE participating States. 129. The ODIHR-CPRSI should assume a proactive role in analysing measures undertaken by participating States, as well as in particular situations and incidents relating to Roma and Sinti people. Towards this end CPRSI will establish and develop direct contacts with participating States and will offer advice and opinions to them. 130. Governments concerned will co-operate with the ODIHR-CPRSI in identifying effective solutions to crisis situations. 131. The ODIHR-CPRSI will provide Roma and Sinti communities with more information on OSCE resources and activities. 132. In co-operation with relevant OSCE institutions and structures, the ODIHR will develop appropriate action aimed at tackling the root causes of trafficking in human ** The International Roma Contact Group was established in October 2000 at the initiative of the ODIHR Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues. The Contact Group includes representatives of the International Romani Union, the Roma National Congress, elected Romani representatives, Romani experts and the ODIHRCPRSI. 44 OSCE Human Dimension Commitments