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Workshop on UN Sanctions 16-17 July 2004 The simulation exercise received a score of 8.3. Regarding the construction of the scenario, some participants expressed an interest in role-playing, or structuring the discussion in other ways. Suggestions include adding “two opposing sides in the group... regardless of one’s position on the hypothesis” or giving participants “mock instructions” and asking them to “defend a national position.” However, others praised the workshop for fostering an “objective approach ... far from the national background position” and stated that the “free and informal discussions allowed people to express their own views.” Another characterized the discussions as “frank and open.” Describing the value of the workshop for their future planning, participants wrote that it provided a “good incentive to for further in-depth involvement in sanctions” and was “excellent training for all members of the Security Council.” All participants agreed that they would be willing to attend another workshop. Regarding the workshop duration, a majority of participants (18 of 29) thought that a slightly longer amount of time might be devoted to the workshop. The remainder of participants considered the day and a half length of the conference to be satisfactory. The background paper and other support materials received a score of 8.6. The Watson Institute administrative support, facilities, and the food and accommodations, received scores of 9.8, 9.7 and 9.2 respectively. Suggestions for future workshops included ensuring that the target audience includes those with little or no training on sanctions issues. Further, regarding the simulation exercise, participants suggested using an existing resolution (or a past case) as the starting point, and integrating regional organizations more effectively. A number of participants agreed that simulation briefs (and the manuals themselves) should be mailed in advance of the workshop to permit participants a more considered response. Finally, numerous participants expressed interest in receiving copies of the “Sanctions CD” used during the exercise. 15
Workshop on UN Sanctions 16-17 July 2004 5. List of Participants Hafrad Ali Permanent Mission of Algeria to the UN Steve Avedon U.S. Department of the Treasury Thomas J. Biersteker Watson Institute Gregor Boventer Security Council Affairs Division UN Secretariat Charles-Henri Brosseau Permanent Mission of France to the UN Patrick Ang Chuasoto Permanent Mission of the Phillipines to the UN Javier Colomina Permanent Mission of Spain to the UN Sue Eckert Watson Institute Alfred Fofie United Nations Mission in Liberia 16
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