AFTER MY POSITION PAPER WHAT NEXT?
Over the past years I have had experience of some delegates asking about what happens after I read my position paper and others even complaining about not being able to read their position papers as such will boycott all motions to move into moderated or unmoderated caucus or continue debates until their called upon to read their position paper.
Dear Delegate bear in mind that MUN conference are not all about position paper presentations. Hence if you do not have a chance to read your position paper, remember you can still contribute your country’s stance during debates, moderated caucus as well as during drafting resolutions.
Your position paper gives you a clear idea of your country’s position on the topic to enable you make sound arguments and contributions in line with your country’s position.
Below Is a Typical Schedule of Model Un Committee Session, This May Vary From Other Conferences
- Roll Call
- Provisional Agenda and Adoption of Agenda
- Opening Speakers List
- Setting Speaking Time
- Reading Member Statements (Position Paper)
- Debates/Moving into Moderated Caucus
- Moving Back to Speakers List After Moderated Caucus Has Ended with No Extensions
- Motion to Move into Un-Moderated Caucus Normally Delegates Start Working On Their Working Papers
- Delegates Start Working On Draft Resolutions,
- Reviewing Draft Resolutions Submitted to The Dais
- Sponsors Called Upon to Explain Their Draft Resolutions (At This Point Delegates Are Permitted To Ask Questions
- Voting
