Committee Introduction 

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The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is mandated to coordinate the economic, social, and environmental programs of the United Nations. Founded according to the 10th chapter of the UN Charter, the ECOSOC contributed in various international affairs including drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, founding UNDP, leading the agenda of post-colonisation and development. Guided by the objective of achieving sustainable development, the Council convenes Member States, specialized agencies, and civil society to draft international normatives and craft policy recommendations for UN operations and Member States alike. The ECOSOC plays a significant role in controlling the relationship and policies between the specialized agencies of the UN, such as ILO, WHO, UNESCO and FAO. Furthermore, the ECOSOC is the one and only organization to approve NGOs to cooperate with the UN and report human rights issues to the UNGA. Its present agenda concerns agricultural supply chains, youth and digital inclusion, low-carbon and resource-efficient models of growth, and strengthening financial mechanisms to support development in low-and middle-income countries. Currently, the ECOSOC is working for sustainable development with NGOs and prosperous global governments, monitoring the implementation of each countries’ SDGs through a High-Level Political Forum every July.

 

 

Agenda Introduction 

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Agenda A |

 

Globalisation, which lasted more than a decade, promoted the diversification of goods and interdependence among the nations. Recently, however, globalisation faced a serious challenge due to the geopolitical fractions. Since the mid-2010s, political leaders empowered by populism and nationalism have applied protectionist trade policy, and resulted in high tariffs and geopolitical tensions. The term “Economic Security” represents the risk of the current situation. Weaponization of the trade of goods, especially basic resources and foods, could threaten the universal rights of countries with harsh conditions. Moreover, the supply of rare earth elements(REE), which are essential for semiconductors, has already been playing a significant role in international trade conflicts. For instance, OPEC countries control the production of oil to maximise their surplus, and countries with rich REEs intendedly prohibited the export of the resources to oppress neighbouring chip manufacturing countries.

Thus, the purpose of Agenda A is building a cooperative initiative to enhance supply chain diversification and self-sufficiency of member states.  Delegates must devise realistic policies to incentivize the nations in the international market with moderate consideration of countries’ stances, and should seek the role of existing trade-related international organizations and their nation, securing local workforce who will be affected by the international economic shift. 

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Agenda B | 

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With the global economy becoming increasingly intertwined and digitalized, the concept of digital entrepreneurship has become a relevant subject in discussions of sustainable development. In least developed countries, hereafter LDCs, entrepreneurs continue to face barriers such as inadequate digital infrastructure and financing. The online sphere has the potential to mend this divide; when established under supportive regulatory frameworks, digital entrepreneurship is able to generate new jobs and link local business to global value chains, thereby supporting long-term economic growth. Modern initiatives like e-residency systems or digital marketplaces demonstrate how technology can empower enterprises to overcome traditional constraints and expand their participation in the global economy.

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This agenda seeks to provide outlines for both strengthening and regulating digital entrepreneurship as a means of sustainable development in LDCs. Delegates are encouraged to explore pathways of public-private partnerships, international cooperation, inclusive ways of technology sharing, and equitable financing options that can enable digital entrepreneurship in LDCs to thrive. In order to sustain and build these businesses, there should be efforts made to guarantee a steady growth and supply of qualified human capital, such as equitable quality education environments and opportunities. Safeguards that ensure respect of privacy, fair competition, and long-term growth should also be addressed. Today, the world encourages innovation at an accelerating pace; it is the responsibility of international bodies like ECOSOC to ensure that such innovation reaches and uplifts even the most vulnerable economies.

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