Country Profile & Policy Overview
Country:
Country Representitives:
Country Profile
Population:
Area (in square km):
Major Language(s):
Major Religions:
Life Expectancy:
Monetary Unit:
Main Exports:
GNI Per Capita:
Timeline of Major Events
and U.N. Involvement in Recent History:
History:
A. What nations or groups of people have impacted this country?
B. Who are its former rulers or colonial powers?
C. When was it golden age? What was the extent of its power?
D. How did it achieve independence? Circumstances?
E. What is the relationship of boundaries to historical, ethnic and tribal boundaries?
F. What are the significant military political, economic and social events that have shaped your country’s views?
Worldview:
A. What does your country see as the most important world problem?
B. Who are your traditional allies and enemies?
C. How does it see its role in World affairs?
D. What is your country’s reputation in the world? How do others view you?
Great places to start:
Country Briefings:
http://www.economist.com/countries/
Backgrounders:
http://www.economist.com/research/backgrounders/
CIA World Fact Book:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Simulation Role:
Policy Paper (refer
to Guide to Writing a Policy Paper Handout)
Statement/Definition
of the Problem:
Summary of Recent
Actions Taken Towards a Solution:
Key Documents and
Conferences Relating to This Issue:
Statement of Your
Country’s Position on This Issue: