Participating in Model United Nations requires a lot of skills – public speaking, negotiation, debate, problem-solving, and more. Most of these skills are utilize during committee sessions, but one big MUN skill is required before the conference even begins. Research is a key part of preparing for any MUN conference, and it can be one of the most time-consuming parts as well.
We’re here to make things easy when it comes to all things MUN, and today, we’re focusing on research! Below, you’ll find 6 sources to make your MUN research easier, as well as information about our awesome Country Profile and Policy Map that has information about every country.
Key Sources to Check Before Every Model UN Conference
1. CIA World Factbook Page: The go-to site for MUNers, the World Factbook is the perfect place to start your MUN research about your assigned country. It has information about your country’s geography, economy, government, population, and many more facts and figures!
2. Speeches at the United Nations: Want to find out what your country has actually said about your topic at the UN? Using the UN Member States on the Record tool, you can find all the statements your country has made to the UN General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, and Security Council in the past few decades.
3. Official Government Website: As a Model UN delegate, you’re representing the government of the country you’re assigned. Check out their website to see what your government has to say about the issue.
4. UN Permanent Mission: Check out your country’s permanent mission to the UN to find out who your Permanent Representative to the UN is, find quotes, and search for your country’s position on the most important issues to your committee.
5. BBC Timeline: Find the most important events in your country’s history! This can help you figure out why your country has the policies it does, and what your history may be with the other countries in your committee.
6. IMUNA Country Profile: The International Model United Nations Association has some quick facts and resources for MUNers on each country – check out yours!
Country Profile & Policy Research Map
Click below to head over to the Country Profile and Policy Map, and start researching today!
