Bedah Cara Membuat Working Paper & Draft Resolutions di MUN - MUN 101 Series

Working Papers and Draft Resolutions

Coach Fikri explains how Working Papers (WPs) and Draft Resolutions (DRs) help delegates turn ideas developed during Model United Nations (MUN) debate and lobbying into documents representing a bloc’s proposed solutions.

Working Paper (WP)

A WP is an early, flexible summary of the problems and solutions discussed by a group, or bloc. Its ideas can later be developed into a DR.

WPs have no rigid format. They are often written collaboratively in a shared document and circulated as a PDF. Whatever the format, a WP should clearly cover:

• The problem: the issue, concerns, and relevant background.
• The solution: the bloc’s combined proposals.

A WP may also include keywords, relevant international law or principles, and explanations of proposed actions. One example discussed is humanitarian assistance in Cameroon, including food security, shelter, and education.

WPs are generally developed with bloc members and may require signatories. Some smaller conferences may allow individual submissions, while larger ones may require a minimum number of signatories.

Draft Resolution (DR)

A DR is a more formal and developed document, divided into a header and a body.

Header

The header commonly identifies the council or committee, the date, the original language, and the sponsors and signatories.

Sponsors are the lead authors or representatives of the draft. They are typically responsible for presenting it and answering questions. Signatories are other delegates associated with or supporting the document, though their level of contribution can vary.

Body

The body has two main sections: preambulatory clauses and operative clauses.

Preambulatory clauses

Preambulatory clauses establish the international-law basis and background to the issue. They use designated preambulatory phrases, such as Guided by and Recalling. In the format shown, the phrases are italicized and indented, and each clause ends with a comma.

Operative clauses

Operative clauses state the proposed actions and solutions. They begin with designated operative phrases, such as Accept, Approve, Encourage, Endorse, and Invite. In the example, they are numbered sequentially and underlined.

Operative clauses can include nested subclauses. The hierarchy shown uses numbered main clauses, lettered subclauses (A, B), and Roman-numeral sub-subclauses (i, ii), with further levels continuing the pattern.

Formatting matters, but delegates should prioritize the substance and usefulness of the proposed actions.

Presenting and Voting on a DR

After a DR is completed and submitted, it is introduced to the committee. The sponsors present the document, after which delegates vote on whether to adopt it.

Speakers and Sources

• Speaker: Coach Fikri, presenting for Globy.
• Sources and examples referenced: A sample Working Paper and Draft Resolution, lists of preambulatory and operative phrases, and references to the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and UN bodies or committees.

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