Position Paper

The delegates ( with exception of those in the security council) are required to submit position paper prior to the conference. Position paper allow delegates to organize their ideas and aid in formatting and representing a country's policy . Each position paper should relate to a topic on agenda answer the question to consider that are provided in the background guides and define the topic's relationship to the country's national interests.

The delegation should strike a harmonious balance between text matter, pictures and art work. No elaborated woodwork or carpentry work is desired. Specification (2x2 ft)

Length

Position papers are maximum of one A-4 size page (font Arial size 12)of each topic within the committee.

What the position paper includes:

The paper should include a brief introduction and a comprehensive breakdown of the country's position on the topics that are being discussed within the committee. An excellent paper includes:

  • A clear statement of policy on each topic.
  • The country's background on the topic,including :
    • Political and a foreign policy.
    • Action taken by your government in relation to the topic.
    • Actions, your government has supported or not supported.
    • Resolutions and declarations that your government supports.
    • Answer to the question to consider from the background guide and
    • Action taken that the country would support in a resolution.

The position papers must reach DPSMUN by 15th August 2009