Winter 2013 syllabus - Faculty of Social Sciences

Cabinet de la Vice-doyenne aux études et Secrétaire 

Office of the Vice-Dean Academic and Secretary 

Faculté des sciences sociales | Faculty of Social Sciences 

MODEL UNITED NATIONS 

SCS 3100 B 

PROF. JUSTIN MASSIE 

WINTER 2013 

Location: FSS 4014 

Wednesday: 16:00-19:00 

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 11:00-12:30 

Or by appointment 

FSS 6012 

Email: 

jmassie@uottawa.ca 

Teaching Assistant: 

Adam Moscoe 

amoscoe@uottawa.ca 

Office hours by appointment 

OFFICIAL COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The aim of the course is to prepare students to take part in the National Model United Nations 

conference, held in New York City from 24-28 March 2013. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

This course will give students the necessary knowledge to participate in the National Model 

United Nations conference, held annually in New York City, as a state representative. Students 

will learn about the UN system, Sudan’s domestic and foreign policy interests and multilateral 

diplomacy. They will investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then 

develop solutions to the issues before their respective committees, in which each student will be 

representing Sudan. Students will thus develop their research, analytic, communication, 

diplomatic, as well as their critical thinking skills. 

The Model UN course is designed to acquaint students with the operations of, and issues 

affecting, the United Nations through the study of political positions of member states. Upon 

successful completion of the course, students should be able to articulate Sudan’s foreign policy, 

know the structures and procedures of the United Nations, analyze issues currently before the 

United Nations from a Sudanese perspective, and understand and competently use the rules of 

procedure, diplomatic protocol, and negotiating techniques common to UN delegates. 

TEACHING METHODS 

The course is divided in two parts. The first part examines various topics relevant to the United 

Nations and to Sudan, including its historical and geopolitical contexts and national interests, the 

regional tensions and its place within the African Union, as well as the various security, social, 

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economic, and environmental issues of primary concern to Sudan. Students will also be 

introduced to MUN simulation practice and rules of procedure during the first part of the course. 

The second half focuses solely on preparatory UN simulations, giving students the opportunity to 

put into practice their knowledge and improve their diplomatic skills. More specifically, students 

will further exercise their knowledge of the NMUN rules of procedure, publicly articulate 

Sudan’s positions on their agenda topics, negotiate multilaterally, draft UN resolutions and/or 

reports, and take part in formal and informal UN debates. All of this to make sure they are fully 

prepared for NMUN. 

Special note: Independent research is essential to succeed in this course. The great majority of 

the knowledge learned will not be acquired in class lectures. This course requires skills not 

typically employed in regular academic courses. Frequent public speaking, teamwork, innovative 

research, and maintaining a professional and respectful environment at all times are crucial to this 

course and to a successful experience in New York. Students must work together to create an 

atmosphere in which they feel comfortable taking risks and leaving their comfort zones, in order 

to support them in developing skills, such as public speaking. Students must expect to be 

seriously challenged on all of these levels. 

EVALUATION 

Evaluation format Date Weight 

Class Participation 9 January to 20 March 10% 

UN Committee Assignment 9 January 10% 

Oral Position Paper Presentation 6 February 5% 

Position Paper 6 and 20 February, 4pm 20% 

Midterm Take-Home 6 March 20% 

Participation in NYC 24-28 March 10% 

Final Report 23 April, 11am-1pm 25% 

Class Participation: Class attendance is required to successfully complete this course. Absences 

will be penalized, unless justified and approved by the professor. 

Students are expected to read the required readings in advance of each class and to be prepared to 

actively engage the themes in group discussions and in-house simulations. In addition, students 

are expected to conduct their own research on their committee and agenda topics, as well as be 

able to communicate Sudan’s specific positions with regards to each of them. This will be done 

formally on 6 February with the oral position paper presentation, as well as during the class 

covering the student’s committee. 

Most of the classes will include a simulation of a UN committee. Students are expected to attend 

these simulations well prepared to address the topics at hand. It is essential to have read the 

mandatory readings before class, including the sections of the committee’s background guide 

pertaining to the topics of the class. These simulations will allow students to practice multilateral 

diplomacy, test and improve strategies for formal sessions and informal caucuses, develop their 

public speaking abilities, and further their knowledge of Sudan’s domestic interests and foreign 

policy. Students are also expected to answer questions regarding their topics, their committee’s 

jurisdiction and role, and the NMUN rules of procedure throughout the course. 


In addition to in-house UN simulations, students are expected to take part in the Quebec Model 

United Nations (Saturday, February 2 at the University of Ottawa). Students are also invited (but 

not expected) to take part in the 10 th annual Canadian International Model United Nations 

(CANIMUN), which will be held in Ottawa from February 28 to March 3. Registration for the 

delegation is due on January 15. 

UN Committee Assignment: This assignment is due on the first day of class (January 9). With 

their partner (if applicable), students will write a 4 to 5-page paper (single space, Times New 

Roman 12, margins of 2.5 cm; length excludes bibliography and endnotes), explaining their 

respective committee’s history, mandate and purpose, jurisdiction, goals for the future, function 

within the UN system, membership, voting procedures, key resolutions and decisions, and main 

dynamics (including Sudan’s role within the committee). This assignment will allow students to 

familiarize themselves with the UN system in general and their committee in particular. The 

assignment should be concisely written, as students will need to access this information when 

writing their position paper, as well as throughout the course (for example, to remind themselves 

of the limitations of their committee’s power when crafting recommendations for action). 

Position Paper: In groups of two delegates (with the exception of the delegate serving on the 

C34) students will represent Sudan on a specific UN committee. Position papers provide a 

concise perspective of Sudanese positions on each of the three topics addressed by each 

committee. The position paper must include (1) an overview of each topic before the committee, 

(2) Sudan’s policies (domestic and international) with regards to each topic, (3) a summary of 

Sudan’s contributions to the committee’s work and operations, and (4) original and thoughtful 

recommendations for action to be taken by the committee on each topic. The latter must directly 

address the issues identified in section 1, and be consistent with Sudanese interests, past work and 

policy objectives. 

The position paper must utilize the highest diplomatic and academic standards, as well as present 

a coherent, grammatically correct, accurately punctuated text, devoid of personal opinion. This 

means remaining “in character,” that is, writing as if you were the official Sudanese permanent 

representative at the UN, as well as assuming that the people reading the document fully 

understand the topics. 

All papers must be typed and formatted according to the example provided in the Committee 

Background Guides. This includes the following: 

− Proper file name. For example: GA1st_Sudan_ConfB_University of Ottawa 

− Proper file extension: .docx or .pdf 

− Proper usage of italics 

− Analyse and cites pertinent resolutions, reports, treatises and judgments. Ex.: 

A/RES/61/295, Assembly/AU/Dec.369 (XVII) 

− Focus less on history of Sudan, and more on foreign policy objectives concerning the 

committee’s issues, and Sudan’s positive past actions 

− Study key speeches and documents from the Foreign Ministry and the Sudanese 

Permanent Representative at the UN 

− Recommendations should be specific and emphasize coordination with other bodies 

(UNICEF, African Union, ECOWAS, IMF, WB, etc.) 

− Length must not exceed one single-spaced, double-sided page (two single-sided pages is 

not acceptable) 

− Font must be Times New Roman sized between 10 pt. and 12 pt. 


− Margins of 2.54 cm for the whole paper 

− Country, school and committee names clearly labelled on the first page 

− Agenda topics clearly labelled in separate sections, centered and numbered 

− National symbols (headers, flags, etc.) are not appropriate 

− Do not plagiarize the NMUN committee Background Guide, but use it as a starting point 

Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students should be aware that position papers are read and 

evaluated by the NMUN staff. They have a profound knowledge of the topics and have prepared 

committee and agenda items for months. This enables them to identify and report occurrences of 

plagiarism. Although United Nations documentation is considered within the public domain, 

NMUN does not allow the verbatim re-creation of these documents. This plagiarism policy also 

extends to the written work of the Secretariat contained in the Committee Background Guides. 

Sample Position Papers are available in the Background Guides as well as online: 

http://www.nmun.org/downloads/Sample%20Position%20Paper.pdf. In addition, Sudan’s 2012 

positions papers will be made available on Virtual Campus. Note that you will be writing a 

position paper for regular committees only (not technical experts committees). 

Position papers must be submitted in electronic and hardcopies on 6 February. Graded and 

annotated position papers will be handed back on 13 February. Revised position papers must be 

resubmitted electronically to the TA on 20 February by 4:00pm at amoscoe@uottawa.ca. The 

first copy and the revised version are respectively worth 15% and 5% of the final grade. 

The position papers will be sent to Sudan’s permanent mission in New York, as well as to various 

members of the NMUN conference staff. Teams with the best position papers in Committee 

receive an award in NYC! The following criteria will be used to evaluate Position Papers: 

− Overall quality of writing, proper style, grammar, etc. 

− Citation of relevant resolutions/documents 

− General consistency with bloc/geopolitical positions 

− Consistency with the constraints of the United Nations 

− Analysis of issues, rather than reiteration of the Committee Background Guide 

− Outline of official policy aims within the committee’s mandate 

− Neutral, respectful tone 

− High substantive standards, adequate language, in-depth research, innovative proposals 

Oral Position Paper Presentation: Delegates will give a 6-minute presentation (2 minutes per 

topic) on their respective committee’s Position Paper on February 6. Students will be assessed on 

the breadth and depth of their knowledge of the committee, the agenda topics, Sudan’s positions 

and propositions, and their communication performance. Any explicit reading of the Position 

Paper will be penalized. Each student must present at least one topic. 

Midterm Take-Home: The midterm take-home examination will consist of three or four essay 

questions. The midterm exam will allow students, in groups of two (if applicable), to further 

develop their formal and caucus strategies and recommendations for action. It is highly 

recommended to read the Delegate Preparation Guide and The Winning Delegate in order to 

strengthen your answers. The questions will be provided via email on 20 February. The midterm 

exams must be submitted in electronic and hardcopies by 6 March. 


Participation in NYC: Each student is expected to actively take part in NMUN. This includes 

actively participating in formal and informal debates, mastering the rules of procedures, 

remaining “in character,” respecting NMUN policies, codes of conduct and dress codes, as well 

as drafting working papers, resolutions and/or reports. You should aim to sponsor 2-4 working 

papers, and be fully knowledgeable of every working paper in your committee. 

Active participation also includes attending protocol events and daily briefing and debriefing 

meetings. A first briefing meeting will take place on 24 March, during which students will 

succinctly present their preferred agenda, three main goals per topic, likely adversaries, and team 

strategy to achieve their objectives and overcome the anticipated obstacles. 

The student delegation will travel as a group to New York City, departing from Ottawa on 22 

March in the evening, and returning to Ottawa on 29 March. The costs associated with the trip 

will be discussed in class. 

Report: Each committee delegation (comprised of two students, C34 excluded) is expected to 

write a 20-25 page (15-20 pages for the C34), double-spaced paper (font size Times New Roman 

12 and 2.5 cm margins). Acting as UN permanent representatives on their respective committee, 

students must submit a report addressed to Sudan’s Foreign Minister. The report must include (1) 

an overview of the committee topics (make sure not to plagiarize the background guides), (2) 

Sudan’s general interests and specific goals and propositions regarding these topics, as well as (3) 

your role in committee in attempting to achieve Sudan’s objectives. Part three must include the 

setting of the agenda, public addresses in formal sessions, work in caucuses, as well as the draft 

resolutions/reports of your committee (and your position and vote regarding each of them), 

including your sponsored and signed working papers. The research paper must include footnotes 

and a bibliography, as well as an introduction and conclusion. It must utilize the highest 

diplomatic and academic standards, present a coherent, grammatically correct, accurately 

punctuated text. 

Recommended structure: 

1. Introduction: purpose and context 

2. Topic 1: 

a. Issues, problems, past work 

b. Three priorities (evidence-based) 

3. Topic 2: 



4. Topic 3: 



5. Work in committee 

a. Rationale for setting the agenda 

b. Speeches made 

c. Caucusing strategies employed/working papers sponsored and signed 

d. Voting record and justification 

6. Conclusion: overall assessment of goals and achievements 

The report’s overall objective is to link the three parts together, in an analysis (not a description) 

of your work in committee, based on your assessment of the committee topics and Sudan’s 

specific objectives. For instance, why did you choose to work on draft resolution X? How did you 


try to achieve, in committee, the goals specified in section 2? How are your recommendations 

addressing the issues raised in your committee? How did other delegates respond to these 

recommendations, and how did cooperation ensue from that point in committee? 

Reports must be submitted in electronic and hardcopies on 23 April, between 11:00 and 13:00 at 

the professor’s office (FSS 6012). Each day of late submission results in a penalty of 5% 

(weekends included). This also applies to assignments sent by email, and in this case, the time of 

receipt of the email by the recipient is guarantor of the time of delivery. Papers not submitted on 

or before the due time will thus automatically be penalized as follows: 

- 1 day late (i.e. after 1pm): A paper which would have received a B+ will receive a B; 

- 2 days late: the paper will receive a C+; 

- 3 days late: the paper will receive a C; 

- And so on. 

Policy on language quality and late submissions 

Class attendance is necessary to successfully complete this course. 

You will also be judged on your writing abilities. It is recommended to take the appropriate 

measures to avoid mistakes such as spelling, syntax, punctuation, inappropriate use of terms, etc. 

You may be penalized up to 15%, to the professor’s discretion. 

Late submissions are not tolerated. Exceptions are made only for illness or other serious 

situations deemed as such by the professor. There will be a penalty for late submissions. 

University regulations require all absences from exams and all late submissions due to illness to 

be supported by a medical certificate. 

Absence for any other serious reason must be justified in writing, to the academic assistants of the 

Faculty, within five business days following the date of the exam or submission of an assignment. 

The Faculty reserves the right to accept or refuse the reason. Reasons such as travel, jobs, or any 

misreading of the examination timetable are not acceptable. 

In the case of illnesses, medical certificates are accepted. However, the Faculty who needs 

additional information concerning a medical certificate or who wants to verify its authenticity 

must send it to the University of Ottawa Health Services (located at 100 Marie-Curie). 

A penalty of 5% will be given for each subsequent day following the due date (weekends not 

included). This goes for assignments submitted through e-mail as well, and, in this case, the time 

that the e-mail was received will be counted as the time of submission of the document. 

We suggest that you advise your professor as early as possible if a religious holiday or a religious 

event will force you to be absent during an evaluation. 


REQUIRED READINGS 

Mandatory readings for each class have been indicated in the following course outline. Most of 

the mandatory readings – preceded by an asterisk (*) – are available either via the Library 

Network, Virtual Campus or directly online. Students are expected to have done all the readings 

before class and be able to critically discuss the topic at hand in detail. Students will also be 

expected to answer questions regarding their topics, their committee, and the rules of procedure at 

any time during the semester. 

It is strongly recommended that you purchase a three-ring binder, as well as a three-hole punch. 

This will prove essential to carry, in a professional manner, the invaluable copied documents for 

NMUN, including relevant UN resolutions pertaining to your committee topics, in addition to 

those that will be printed by the committee staff as the conference unfolds. 

The NMUN course is based on individual, independent research, under the supervision of the 

professor, of your committee, topics, and delegation’s policies. In addition to the mandatory 

readings listed in the course outline, students are required to complete the following readings or 

consult the following websites: 

*Kerem Turunç, The Winning Delegate (New York: Iuniverse Inc, 2 nd edition, 2009). 

*Committee Background Guide: 

http://www.nmun.org/ny_committee_guides.html 

*NMUN Policies and Procedures: 

http://www.nmun.org/policies_codes.html 

*Delegate Preparation Guide: 

http://nmun.org/ny13_downloads/Delegate%20Prep%20Guide%202013.pdf 


COURSE OUTLINE 

9 January: Overview of the course & Introduction to the United Nations 

→ What to expect from this course 

→ Introduction to the United Nations 

*United Nations, Basic Facts about the United Nations, New York: United Nations Publications, 

2004. (Network) 

*The UN at a Glance: 

http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/index.shtml 

*UN Structure and Organization: 

http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/structure 

*Department of Public Information, The United Nations Today, New York: United Nations, 

2008: 

http://www.unic.org.ar/mat-didactico/UN_TODAY_BOOK.pdf 

*UN documents and publications, including resolutions and speeches: 

http://unbisnet.un.org/ 

http://www.un.org/en/documents/index.shtml 

http://www.un.int/wcm/content/site/portal/lang/en/home/pid/5526 

*The basics of UN documentation and research: 

http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/resguide 

16 January: Sudan’s History, Geopolitics, and Foreign Policy 

→ Scan the following websites & reports, save the information most relevant to your 

committee, and check regularly for news and updates 

*Sudan General Information – CIA World Factbook 

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html 

*Ministry of the Cabinet Affairs Secretariat General (esp. Governance and Statements) 

http://www.sudan.gov.sd/en/ 

*Ministry of Foreign Affairs (use Google translate) 

http://www.mfa.gov.sd/arabic/index.html 

*Sudanese Embassy to U.S. - Sudan’s Foreign Policy 

http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26&Itemid=42 

*Sudan-U.S. Relations 

http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=87 

*United Nations Sudan Information Gateway 

http://www.unsudanig.org/new_gateway/ 


*UN News Centre: Sudan 

http://www.un.org/apps/news/infocusRel.asp?infocusID=88&Body=Sudan&Body1 

*Sudan Vision Daily 

http://www.sudanvisiondaily.com/index.php 

http://news.sudanvisiondaily.com/news.html 

*Sudan Net 

http://www.sudan.net/allnews.php 

*Aljazeera 

http://www.aljazeera.com/category/country/sudan 

*Sudan Tribune 

http://www.sudantribune.com/ 

*Sudanese Online 

http://www.sudaneseonline.com/ 

*World Affairs, Africa in Depth 

http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/world-news/Africa 

23 January: Rules of Procedure, Resolution Writing, Caucusing Strategies & Mock Model UN 

→ GA 1 st - Combating the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects 

*GA 1 st Committee Background Guide 

*Pieter D. Wezeman, Siemon T. Wezeman and Lucie Béraud-Sudreau, “Arms Flows to Sub- 

Saharan Africa,” SIPRI Policy Paper 30 (December 2011): 

http://books.sipri.org/product_info?c_product_id=435 

*Public speaking tips, United Nations Association of the United States of America: 

http://www.unausa.org/munpreparation/publicspeaking 

*Flow of debate, United Nations Association of the United States of America: 

http://www.unausa.org/munpreparation/flowofdebate 

*Caucusing, United Nations Association of the United States of America: 

http://www.unausa.org/munpreparation/caucusing 

*Resolution Overview, United Nations Association of the United States of America: 

http://www.unausa.org/munpreparation/resolutions 


30 January: Position Papers, Voting Procedures & Mock Model UN 

→ GA 2 nd - The Impact of Climate Change on Sustainable Development 

*Position Paper Specifications: 

http://www.nmun.org/ny_position_papers.html 

*Position Papers, United Nations Association of the United States of America: 

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-unpreparation/position-papers 

*Sudan’s 2012 NMUN Position Papers (Virtual Campus) 

*GA 2 nd Background Guide 

*Mutasim Bashir Nimir and Mr. Ismail A. Elgizouli, “Climate Change Adaptation and Decision 

Making in the Sudan,” World Resources Report, 2011: 

http://www.worldresourcesreport.org/responses/climate-change-adaptation-and-decision-makingsudan 

*Christian Webersik, “Sudan Climate Change and Security Factsheet,” Climate Change Facts 

Sheets Series 2, 2008, United Nations University: 

http://www.ias.unu.edu/resource_centre/Sudan_Climate%20Change%20Facts%20Sheets%20Seri 

es_2008_2_lowres.pdf 

*USAID, “A Climate Trend Analysis of Sudan,” Fact Sheet 2011–3072, June 2011: 

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2011/3072/pdf/FS2011-3072.pdf 

2 February: Quebec’s National Model United Nations 

→ Marion Auditorium, 8:00-16:30 

*QMUN Background Guide 

6 February: Oral Position Paper Presentations & Invited Guest (Subject to Change) 

→ Position Papers Due 

*Updated Committee Background Guides: 

http://www.nmun.org/ny_committee_guides.html 


13 February: Rules of Procedure, Sudan’s Geo-economics & Mock Model UN 

→ GA 3 rd - From the Global Financial Crisis to the Global Social Crisis: Assessing the 

Social Impact of the Global Financial Crisis 

*GA 3 rd Background Guide 

*Rules of Procedure, United Nations Association of the United States of America: 

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-unpreparation/rules-of-procedure 

*Medani M. Ahmed, “Global Financial Crisis,” Discussion Series, Paper 19: Sudan Phase 2, 

London: Overseas Development Institute, February 2010: 

http://www.odi.org.uk/sites/odi.org.uk/files/odi-assets/publications-opinion-files/5821.pdf 

*US Energy Information Administration, “Sudan and South Sudan,” Country Analysis Briefs, 19 

March 2012: http://www.eia.gov/EMEU/cabs/Sudan/pdf.pdf 

*H.E. Mr. Ali Ahmed Karti, Minister for Foreign Affairs, General Assembly General Debate: 

http://gadebate.un.org/66/sudan 

http://gadebate.un.org/67/sudan 

20 February: No Class – Study Break 

→ Revised electronic copy of Position Paper to be submitted to the TA: 

amoscoe@uottawa.ca 

→ Mid-term exam questions will be sent by email 

27 February: Mock Model UN 

→ GA 4 th - Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Assistance to 

Palestinian Refugees 

→ C-34 - Cooperation and Capacity Building within Regional Arrangements 

*GA 4 th Background Guide 

*C-34 Background Guide 

*Joseph Puder, “Sudan: A Battleground Between Iran and Israel,” Front Page, 3 July 2012: 

http://frontpagemag.com/2012/joseph-puder/sudan-a-battleground-between-iran-and-israel/ 

*Daffa-Alla Elhag Ali Osman, “Palestine non-member status at the UN introduced,” 29 

November 2012: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdZmJStm_sg 

*Daffa-Alla Elhag Ali Osman, United Nations Security Council, S/2012/864, 2012: 

http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N12/613/93/PDF/N1261393.pdf?OpenElement 


*UNAMID: 

http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/unamid/ 

http://www.operationspaix.net/78-operation-minuad.html 

*UNISFA: 

http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/unisfa/ 

http://www.operationspaix.net/38-operation-fisnua.html 

*UNMISS: 

http://unmiss.unmissions.org/ 

http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/unmiss/ 

http://www.operationspaix.net/93-operation-minuss.html 

6 March: Mock Model UN 

*Mid-term Exam due 

→ UNICEF: Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Children in Post-Conflict Societies 

→ ESCWA: Towards Sustainable Water Management, Development, and Productivity 

*UNICEF Background Guide 

*ESCWA Background Guide 

*Government of Sudan, Millennium Development Goals Progress Report 2010: 

http://www.sd.undp.org/doc/Sudan%20MDGs%20Report%202010.pdf 

*United Nations Development Program, Status of MDGs in Sudan in 2012: 

http://www.sd.undp.org/mdg_fact.htm 

*Aquastat, “Sudan and South Sudan,” Water Report 29, Food and Agriculture Organization, 

2005: http://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/countries_regions/SDN/index.stm 

*Paul J. Sullivan and Natalie Nasrallah, “Improving Natural Resource Management in Sudan,” 

Special Report 242, United States Institute of Peace, June 2010: 

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR242SullivanNasrallah.pdf 


→ IAEA: Strengthening IAEA Safeguards and the International Nuclear Security Framework 

→ UNHABITAT: Implementing Social Inclusion and Environmental Justice on the Agenda 

of Sustainable City Development 

*IAEA Background Guide 

*UNHABITAT Background Guide 

*UNEP, Water Resources (see Publications and News): 

http://www.unep.org/sudan/ 


*UNEP, Environmental Governance in Sudan: An Expert Review, 2012: 

http://www.unep.org/sudan/ 

*Statements and Key Addresses, IAEA 56 th General Conference, 2012 (see Sudan, Video): 

http://www.iaea.org/About/Policy/GC/GC56/Statements/ 

*E.Gaafar Elhadi and E.Mukhlis Ahmed, INPRO Dialogue Forum “Drivers and Impediments 

Regional Cooperation on the Way to Sustainable Nuclear Energy Systems”, IAEA, Vienna, 

Austria, 30 July-03 August 2012: 

http://www.iaea.org/INPRO/4th_Dialogue_Forum/DAY_4_2_August-ready/7._- 

_Sudan_Nuclear_power_program.pdf 


→ UNCTAD: Food Security: Agriculture and Trade 

→ ECA: Improving Youths' Access to Education and Employment Opportunities 

*UNCTAD Background Guide 

*ECA Background Guide 

*Famine Early Warning Systems Network, “Sudan Food Security Outlook,” USAID, October 

2012 to March 2013: 

http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Sudan_OL_2012%2B10_final.pdf 

*Kirsten Gelsdorf, Peter Walker and Daniel Maxwell (guest editors), “Special Issue: Food 

Security in Sudan,” Development Studies 31 (s1), 2007, pp. s1-s149: 

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/disa.2007.31.issue-s1/issuetoc 

*Issam A. W. Mohamed, “Review of the Role of Agriculture in Sudan Economy,” Selected 

Works, August 2011: 

http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=issamawmohamed 

*World Bank, The status of the education sector in Sudan, Washington, D.C.: World Bank, 2011: 

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/2238 

22-29 March: NMUN in NYC (Conference dates: 24-28 March) 

→ Briefing session: 24 March (TBC) 

→ See MUN Conference schedule: http://nmun.org/ny_schedule.html 

16 April: Reports Due 

→ FSS 6012: 11:00-13:00 


International Organizations 

RECOMMENDED READINGS 

United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United 

Nations Office for Project Services, “Draft country programme document for the Republic of the 

Sudan (2013-2016)” – June 28, 2012 - DP/DCP/SDN/2 

United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United 

Nations Office for Project Services, “United Nations Population Fund Draft country programme 

document for the Sudan” – July 12, 2012 - DP/FPA/DCP/SDN/6 

United Nations Development Programme, National Adaptation Programme of Action for Climate 

Change: http://www.sd.undp.org/projects/en1.htm 

http://www.sd.undp.org/doc/prodocs/NAPA%20en1.pdf 

United Nations Development Programme in Sudan: 

http://www.sd.undp.org/UNDP_across_sudan.htm 

UN Human Rights Council, “Written statement submitted by the Eastern Sudan Women 

Development Organization, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status,” 

September 15, 2011 - A/HRC/18/NGO/14. 

UN Human Rights Council, “Written statement submitted by the Sudan Council of Voluntary 

Agencies, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status,” September 5, 2011, 

A/HRC/18/NGO/10. 

Sudan: Global Humanitarian Assistance: 

http://www.globalhumanitarianassistance.org/countryprofile/sudan 

UN Economic and Social Council – United Nations Children’s Fund - Draft country programme 

document: Sudan – July 11, 2012 - E/ICEF/2012/P/L.34 

UNICEF, The State of Sudanese Children, 2011: 

http://www.unicef.org/sudan/ENGLISH_FOR_PRINT.pdf 

Sudan Atomic Energy Commission: 

http://www.saec.gov.sd/home.html 

The World Bank, Sudan Research: 

http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/sudan/research 

World Food Programme, Sudan: 

http://www.wfp.org/countries/sudan/home 

UNHCR in Sudan: http://www.unhcr.org/pages/4e43cb466.html 

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