PETHS MUN 15-16

Simplified Position Paper

1. Topic Background
1. Provide research of affected regions : Similarities, Historical reasons,
effects of the issue

b. Past UN Actions
1. Any past actions/planned actions?
1. Elements that contribute to the plan's success/failure
2. Elements that could be adapted to fit appropriately
3. Past resolutions that have been passed/failed?

b. National/International Policies
i.

Analyse Internal Policies, Programs, Resolutions, Trends

b. Proposed Solution
i.

Use above background research, and just write!

*Formula for each paragraph taken from bestdelegate.com*

PETHS MUN 15-16

Topic Background Formula :

Name at least three regions or nations in which the issue is most pronounced.

Name at least two things these regions or nations have in common that could be the source of
the issue.

Name three relevant historical events that led up to the issue.

Look at the research youve collected so far and note any trends in the conditions under which
this issue appears.

Three sub-issues associated with the topic.

For each sub-issue, explain what the deterrent has been in resolving it. Can the UN not enter the
nation? Is there too little stability? A lack of education? What factors have made this issue so
prominent and difficult to solve?

Past UN Actions Formula :

Two unique, significant action plans implemented by the UN or other international bodies. (UNREDD, UNSMIS)
For every one of the above, answer the following:
What were the goals of the plan, and were they accomplished?
Is the plan still in effect?
What elements may have contributed to the plans success/failure?
What elements of this plan can be adapted to fit the issue at hand?
Two to three resolutions that have been passed or failed that attempted to deal with the issue
For each of the above, answer the above questions
If the resolution failed, specify why. Was it vetoed? What parties voted it down and why might
they have done so?

National Policies Formula :

Two internal policies or pieces of legislature your nation has implemented that are relevant to the
issue at hand.

Two programs your nation has supported or been involved in at the international level.

Two resolutions your nation has voted for or against

Identify at least two trends among the things your nation has or has not supported.

An objective analysis of what you feel are the most important goals of your nation. Do you believe
in defending national sovereignty? In addressing humanitarian issues above political ones? What is
your nations agenda?

Proposed Solution : Just write! Used what you researched and create an applicable solution!