V. Necessary Resources VI. Links Between National Administration, the Other Covenants,

representatives from various sectors of the community, taking into account the findings of commissioned studies and recommendations from government agencies and NGOs (see Sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 2 of this action plan). Large public hearing and seminars on individual issues were held after the action plan (first draft and second draft) was completed to engage, communicate with, and listen to the thoughts of people from different sectors regarding human rights issues in order to make further revisions. The process has also taken into consideration suggestions from government agencies, NGOs, and scholars in Taiwan and abroad while expanding procedures for public participation. In line with the freedom of government information, matters discussed in relevant meetings are disclosed to the public. Issues that are not included in this action plan are also disclosed to the public via the Human Rights in Taiwan website, explaining to the public the factors considered, reasons for certain decisions, and follow-up measures. This is done to strengthen communication between different sectors and prepare resources in order to gradually build consensus on furthering human rights and gather support for this action plan from all sectors.

V. Necessary Resources

When promoting and implementing this action plan, each competent authority should gather ample available resources by properly allocating and planning the manpower and budget, especially making sure to follow Article 7 of the Act to Implement the Two Covenants, which states that “All levels of governmental institutions and agencies should preferentially allocate funds to implement human rights protection provisions in the two Covenants according to their financial status, and take steps to enforce”; according to Article 5 of the aforementioned implementation act, different agencies should coordinate and communicate with each other if matters regarding this action plan involve the responsibilities of different agencies. Taiwan’s highest administrative agency, the Executive Yuan, shall support and coordinate competent authorities that lack relevant manpower and budget while implementing, promoting, and handling matters pertaining to this action plan so as to fulfill Taiwan’s commitment to implementing this action plan.