Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions Figure 8: Member rating of the utility of APF advice – 2010 to 2013 (out of 5) Philippines the Maldives 2013 Sri Lanka 2012 Palestinian Territories 2011 2010 Thailand Nepal Qatar Timor-Leste Mongolia Jordan Republic of Korea Indonesia New Zealand Malaysia Bangladesh 0 1 2 3 4 5 3.3. Establishment of NHRIs Evaluation findings Outcome indicator Establishment Performance rating On track The APF provides advice to countries within the region that are considering the development of a NHRI. The APF enters into a dialogue with government and civil society representatives, assists in drafting legislation and otherwise provides advice on establishing NHRIs in compliance with the Paris Principles. In a number of cases, the APF provides advisory services in collaboration with other partners in the region, including OHCHR and the Pacific Islands Forum secretariat. During the reporting period the APF responded positively to requests for missions and ongoing advice from Myanmar and Samoa. Myanmar In April 2012, the APF travelled to Yangon to work with the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission on the development of legislation to formalise the NHRI through an Act of Parliament. The APF met with the Chairperson and members of the Commission to discuss all aspects of the founding legislation of a NHRI. 36 | 3. Promote compliance with the Paris Principles