NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA NMUN•NY 18 - 22 March (Conf. A) / 25 - 29 March (Conf. B) WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME BACKGROUND GUIDE 2018 Written by: Danielle Erica Curtis, Director; Martina Vetrovcova, Director; Mia Saint Clair, Assistant Director; Alejandro Briones Sosa, Assistant Director NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS nmun.org © 2017 NMUN NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS THE WORLD’S LARGEST UNIVERSITY-LEVEL SIMULATION • SINCE 1927 2945 44 th Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55406 www.nmun.org • [email protected] • 612.353.5649 Dear Delegates, Welcome to the 2018 National Model United Nations New York Conference (NMUN•NY)! We are pleased to welcome you to the World Food Programme (WFP). This year’s staff are: Directors Danielle Erica Curtis (Conference A) and Martina Vetrovcova (Conference B), and Assistant Directors Alejandro Briones Sosa (Conference A) and Mia Saint Clair (Conference B). Danielle completed her B.A. in Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Social Justice and is pursuing a Masters in Common Law at University College Dublin with the aim to qualify as a Barrister at Law. Martina received her B.A. from the University of Economics, Prague and her M.A in Political Science from the University of Heidelberg, where she is pursuing her PhD in International Relations. Alejandro is pursuing a MSc. in Public Policy at University College London, and works on the editorial committee of the International Public Policy Review (IPPR). Mia is pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering at Irvine Valley College, California. The topics under discussion for the World Food Programme are: 1. Alleviating Hunger through the Strengthening of Global Partnership 2. Empowering Women to Combat Food Insecurity 3. Utilizing Technology and Innovation to Combat Hunger WFP is a very pertinent and action-oriented body within the UN framework. WFP’s work has a direct and significant impact, assisting 80 million people in approximately 80 countries each year. WFP is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. It is closely linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17. Another item which delegates should consider when preparing for the conference is the new chapter that WFP has entered into with the implementation of the WFP Strategic Plan (2017-2020), providing WFP with new planning and operational frameworks. The plan does not expand upon WFP’s mandate; however, it leverages WFP’s primary strengths to work towards achieving the SDG’s. This Background Guide serves as an introduction to the topics for this committee. However, it is not intended to replace individual research. We encourage you to explore your Member State’s policies in depth and use the Annotated Bibliography and Bibliography to further your knowledge on these topics. In preparation for the Conference, each delegation will submit a Position Paper by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on 1 March 2018 in accordance with the guidelines in the NMUN Position Paper Guide. Two resources, to download from the NMUN website, that serve as essential instruments in preparing for the Conference and as a reference during committee sessions are the: 1. NMUN Delegate Preparation Guide - explains each step in the delegate process, from pre-Conference research to the committee debate and resolution drafting processes. Please take note of the information on plagiarism, and the prohibition on pre-written working papers and resolutions. Delegates should not start discussion on the topics with other members of their committee until the first committee session. 2. NMUN Rules of Procedure - include the long and short form of the rules, as well as an explanatory narrative and example script of the flow of procedure. In addition, please review the mandatory NMUN Conduct Expectations on the NMUN website. They include the Conference dress code and other expectations of all attendees. We want to emphasize that any instances of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability will not be tolerated. If you have any questions concerning your preparation for the committee or the Conference itself, please contact the Under- Secretaries-General for the Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Department, Dieyun Song (Conference A) and Dominika Ziemczonek (Conference B), at [email protected]. We wish you all the best in your preparations and look forward to seeing you at the Conference! 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Table of Contents United Nations System at NMUN•NY ........................................................................................................................ 2 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Committee Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Governance, Structure, and Membership .................................................................................................................. 6 Mandate, Functions, and Powers .............................................................................................................................. 7 Recent Sessions and Current Priorities ..................................................................................................................... 9 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Annotated Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 I. Alleviating Hunger Through the Strengthening of Global Partnership ............................................................ 18 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 International and Regional Framework .................................................................................................................. 18 Role of the International System............................................................................................................................. 20 Partnership Opportunities With the Private Sector ................................................................................................. 21 Fostering Partnerships With Civil Society and NGOs ............................................................................................ 22 Partnership Strategies With National and Regional Actors .................................................................................... 23 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Further Research ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 Annotated Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................... 28 II. Empowering Women to Combat Food Insecurity ............................................................................................. 34 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 34 International and Regional Framework .................................................................................................................. 34 Role of the International System............................................................................................................................. 36 Overcoming Structural and Societal Challenges Faced by (Rural) Women ........................................................... 38 Legal and Financial Empowerment of Women ...................................................................................................... 39 Enhancing the Resilience of Women in Emergencies ............................................................................................ 39 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 40 Further Research ....................................................................................................................................................