For the following UN committees, what information would I need to better represent my country in the Model UN simulation?
Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC)
–Trafficking of Women and children, Fair Trade with Developing Countries,
Sports for Peace and Development
World Food Programme
–Responding to Rising Food Prices, Promoting Sustainable Food Production,
Improving Relief Operations
Security Council
–Agenda to be determined by member states (suggestions: Iran’s nuclear program, the situation in Georgia, Global Warming and Security)
The major dynamics in the final stage of investigation include the following:
Problem impacts, Position, Priorities, Alliances, Solutions
1) On a separate piece of paper generate a list of 10 questions for the topics you have generated. These questions should help you better understand all sides of the issues you will be studying. This should include an evaluation of the causes and impacts of your topics of study as well as possible bias of different groups, and possible priorities of your country.
2) Use the suggested resources to record information about your country’s position on each topics of study for your committee. Be prepared to share the information you generate with others who will be in your committee. This should include citations of speeches, voting records, or written positions at both the UN and other forums.
3) Blog: 1. What seems to be the most important priorities for your country on each of
Of the issues you are studying?
2. Provide one example of a quote or voting record that support your answer in #1
3. Find a member of your committee and respond to their post from the position of your assigned country (either supportive or contradictory).
