E/C.12/CRI/CO/5 through such legal recognition and protection as may be necessary, and ensure that lands occupied by non-indigenous persons are returned to them. Engagement with civil society 10. Although the Committee welcomes the establishment of a standing body for civil society consultation as proposed by the Inter-Agency Commission for the Monitoring and Implementation of International Human Rights Obligations, it is concerned that that body is not fully operational and that effective mechanisms are not in place for promoting collaboration between State bodies and civil society organizations (art. 2). 11. The Committee recommends that the State party step up its efforts to ensure that the Inter-Agency Commission for the Monitoring and Implementation of International Human Rights Obligations and the standing body for civil society consultation become fully operational in the near future so as to ensure effective coordination of policies aimed at the realization of human rights and constructive engagement with civil society organizations with an eye to promoting their active, open and transparent participation in public affairs nationally and in the preparation of its next periodic report. Lead agency for social policy coordination 12. While the Committee notes the establishment of the Presidential Social Council with a view to securing inter-agency coordination in tackling poverty and extreme poverty, it is concerned that the Council does not have sufficient capacity to fulfil its mandate as the lead agency in this area and thus ensure effective coordination between the various bodies responsible for implementing all social policies in the State party (art. 2). 13. The Committee recommends that the State party take the necessary measures to ensure that the Presidential Social Council is able to function effectively and has sufficient authority and capacity to coordinate the efforts of the various bodies responsible for implementing social policies in the State party and that the State party allocate sufficient financial, human and technical resources for the Council to operate effectively. Fiscal policy 14. While the Committee takes note of the explanations provided by the delegation to the effect that tax reforms are aimed at redistributing income and not only increasing tax revenue, it is concerned that the reforms are not sufficient to combat the growth of inequalities in the State party (art. 2). 15. The Committee recommends that the State party take the necessary steps to ensure that the current tax reforms are redistributive and socially fair and that they will make it possible to combat the growth of inequalities and to increase the resources available for implementing economic, social and cultural rights. Non-discrimination 16. The Committee is concerned that the State party does not yet have a comprehensive legal framework to combat discrimination (art. 2). 17. The Committee recommends that the State party expedite the adoption of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that ensures adequate protection against discrimination and that it should: GE.16-18309 3