Position Paper

Greetings delegates! For this committee you are required to submit a position paper. A
position paper is an article that presents a nation's viewpoint on the conference's given issues.
Writing a thorough position paper can help you better understand your nation and the nuances
of its foreign policy. Additionally, your position paper will be judged, so if you want to win,
be sure to submit a strong position paper that highlights your research.
 Notes and General instructions:
 Make sure your position paper does not exceed above the 800-1000 word
limit.
 The position paper must be written in Times New Roman font and 12
font size in MS Word.
 Aim for quality over quantity, always. Chairs read a lot of position papers, so a
ridiculously long one will cause them to shut it out and lose concentration. Be as
succinct as you can.
 Do not use technical language. Aim for comprehension, even though utilizing a
little jargon and a few Latin terms may help you come seem as competent.
 Always remember to reference your sources in the text or in the footnotes.

The format for the position paper is as follows-

1. Heading:
The heading of a position paper is not particularly significant, but it gives the Chair a
general idea of what the paper will cover. Form should always follow function, but a
chair who has read twenty position papers finds it much simpler to assess a book by
its cover. You'll assist the dais process your paper more efficiently and gain some
brownie points by making sure your heading is organized and clear. 
This should include-
 Country name
 Country flag on the left top corner
 Committee name
 Agenda

2.  Introduction and Topic Background:

Your position paper, like all papers, requires a strong introduction. Chairs will be
reading a lot of position papers, so a strong opening will encourage them to keep
reading rather than skimming. Naturally, opening with a quote, a question, or a
"interesting" fact is overused; therefore, the ideal strategy to grab the reader's
attention is to introduce the background information on the subject.
While it may be tempting to recite all you know about the subject—including what is
happening, its history, the technical terms used to analyze it, related problems, and
more—it's crucial to keep in mind that Chairs place more emphasis on quality than
quantity. You should give a little background on the issue before moving on to an
 analysis in order to construct a strong topic background section. You can use a few
tactics to do this.
Determining the issue's future direction by examining patterns and potential
roadblocks is one such tactic. This can demonstrate to the committee chair that you
are synthesizing the information and are ready to tackle the subject in committee,
where you are focusing on the present as opposed to the past. By subdividing the main
issue, you can demonstrate that you have understood the subject. Even if some
background materials might list sub-issues, digging deeper into the problems and
identifying the biggest obstacles to a solution will demonstrate to your chair that you
have a firm grasp on the problem.

3.  Past Actions by the UN:

Your position paper's section on previous UN acts has the potential to either make a
big impression and win points with your committee or fade into oblivion. People
frequently mention resolutions or agreements made by the UN in their lists. The
delegate may then continue by going into great detail about the resolutions and
treaties, but this just touches the surface of prior UN action.
This section's dual objectives are to examine previous solutions—both action plans
carried out by the UN and other international organizations and resolutions put forth
by the General Assembly and Security Council—and to assess why they failed.
Examining certain acts and analyzing their successes and failures demonstrates to the
chair that you are considering many options, which can aid in the brainstorming of
possible specific actions. You can also examine what is currently in effect, what went
wrong, what could have been in effect, who opposed it and their motivations by
looking through resolutions that have been made (whether they passed or failed). Your
Chair will find it more interesting to read about the steps you took than a list and
explanation of the same treaties, and it will be simpler for you to come up with
workable solutions.

4. Current Country Policy:

It's simple to infer a nation's policy by examining its geography and allies, or to
dismiss it entirely if you can't discover anything. However, pretending to be a neutral
country when you have a stake in the issue would not only cause you to lose
credibility with the dais but also lessen your enjoyment of the conference as a whole.
When investigating a country's policy, you should consider both internal and
international activity (legislation and policies within the country), including votes for
and against resolutions and participation in programmes. Additionally, you should
observe patterns to determine what your nation generally supports or opposes and be
aware of its overarching objectives, such as its emphasis on Islamist ideals, human
rights, or sovereignty.
The section on country policy is what really distinguishes your position paper from
others. By taking a strong position and thoroughly understanding your policy, you'll
be able to form opinions and judgements on a wide range of topics, whether or not
you thoroughly researched them.

5. Proposed Solutions:
 Your position paper's solutions section should contain the most qualitatively dense
content because it is by far the most important stage. You can start assembling a
toolkit of solutions that will hold up under scrutiny by using the subproblems you
addressed in the topic background section, the history of what has and hasn't worked
in the past UN action section, your general philosophy and specific domestic actions
from your country policy.
Start by considering any programmes that should be dropped or stopped because the
UN is constantly looking for ways to save money. Then, divert your attention to
altering present programmes, like modifying the parameters of a peacekeeping
mission or the functions of an established organization. Finally, drop the bomb and
discuss any novel solutions you may have, especially ones that have previously
worked in your nation, and detail how they would function.
In the final sentence of your solution paragraph, you should briefly summarize the
answers you have offered and once more emphasize why they will be effective in
resolving the problem.

The position paper should be submitted before the conference itself. You can mail your
position paper to jiyashrijan1003@gmail.com

Regards
Shrijan Kashyap
Chair
Ecosoc