Topic Summary
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will explore how to break the cycle of debt that continues to plague the Global South. Focused on fair economic reform, equal trade opportunities, and sustainable financing, UNCTAD will look at both urgent solutions for debt relief and long-term preventive measures for economic neocolonialism. In a world where global financial systems often favor wealthier countries, delegates will face the challenge of balancing fairness, practicality, and political realities. Will they push for bold change, careful reform, or create a completely new system?
This committee is a dual-delegate committee.
No position papers are required.
Director: Leticia Kato
Leticia is a Junior at FIU Honors on the pre-law track pursuing a double Bachelors in International Relations and Political Science with a concentration in Economics and a certificate in International Trade and Investment. She has competed in Model UN since her freshman year of high school in her home country Brazil, having traveled to multiple conferences since. Outside of MUN, Leticia is an independent researcher for FIU and is also involved with other organizations on campus such as Sigma Iota Rho and Pre-Law Advocates for Community Engagement and Service. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, staying active (mainly through weight lifting, pilates, and yoga), animals, reading, amusement parks, and cooking/baking new things. She is beyond excited to see delegates' creativity and enthusiasm during the weekend, and she can’t wait to share her passion for the topics with all!
Chair: Jessica Ike
Jessica is a junior at Florida International University pursuing a double degree in International Relations and Economics. This is her first year as a part of the FIU MUN team, and she is excited to serve as the chair of this wonderful committee. Aside from MUN, Jessica enjoys volunteering and is a part of the Alternative Breaks Program at FIU, which is dedicated to providing service to the community. She also enjoys reading, watching anime, cooking, and going on evening walks. Jessica is looking forward to meeting all delegates this weekend and cannot wait to hear all of our amazing ideas and witness our diplomatic collaboration and teamwork in action!!!