European Cultural Heritage Strategy for the 21 st century „ Page 17 Chapter 5 Commitments he strategy is being put to the member States of the Council of Europe and to the other States Parties to the European Cultural Convention. 6 They are strongly encouraged to comply with it in accordance with their respective constitutional systems and to take all appropriate measures to achieve its objectives. T — Clearly, these measures may already be in place, but new initiatives could prove necessary. States shall undertake in good faith to take the necessary steps to implement the recommendations contained in this strategy, and to provide each other with assistance, in the form of an exchange of experience, knowledge, research and good practices. — The HEREIN database already provides many examples of good practices. States are invited to refer to this database and supplement it with new practices in keeping with this strategy. Contributions from local authorities, stakeholders on the ground, associations, professionals and civil society are welcome and will be showcased in cooperation with HEREIN National Coordinators. 6. This strategy is proposed to the Council of Europe’s member States and to the States Parties to the European Cultural Conven- tion by virtue of Recommendation Rec(2017)… of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe of which it is an integral part.