them in terms of provision of technical capacity and support for the creation of civil society organizations is not visible. During the workshops for the preparation of this progress report, the participants reiterated this fact and called the attention of the Government on the need to strengthen the possibilities for creation of dialogue and mutual trust at provincial and district levels. 321. In relation to the APR Panel´s recommendation to strengthen Development Observatory in order to guarantee that the citizens´ opinions are dealt with in an adequate manner, and the necessary feedback is given, the Government has been regularly organizing plenary sessions with Development Observatories with the participation of civil society, both at the level of the provinces and the capital of the country. Normally, these sessions take place into two phases: during planning and during the assessment phase of the plan. 322. The Government body that oversees the area of planning has been involved, since 2011, in the improvement of Guidelines for the Development of Observatory Organizations. It is expected that its implementation will start in 2013 and that it will contribute to the definition of appropriate absorption mechanisms of points of view expressed in these forums and in particular by the civil society. The main challenge in this aspect is that the opinions expressed in these forums are not compulsory for the Government. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the stakeholders who participate in this process to find a platform of understanding that will contribute to the solution of the present difficulties that affect the functioning of theses forums and in the desired manners. 323. With reference to the APR Panel recommendation on the need to strengthen dissemination of information and sensitization on the laws that promote a wide participation, Mozambique will have to continue making additional effort so that this recommendation can be satisfactorily followed, notwithstanding the Government´s efforts and that of the civil society in disseminating legislation on the citizens´ participation. Therefore, the challenge here is to raise awareness of citizens for them to be able to exercise their right as citizen. 100