Delegate Countries

Last week we were informed of which countries we will be representing during the model UN week. These are: Canada, D.R. Congo, Lithuania and Qatar. This will give us a great variety in our work as the countries have very different economical and social situations. Canada is a relatively rich state, with a low crime rate and low levels of corruption. Canada is also one of the worlds biggest money doners and a member of the ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). Congo is a conflict-struck region that suffers from famine, diseases and corruption. Even though it has an abundance of natural resources it also suffers from povert. Congo is also a member of the ECOSOC. Lithuania is a former part of the Soviet Union and is relatively poor by European standards. Since Lithuania joined the EU in 2004 it has become one of the fastest developing economies in Europe. Qatar is an Arab emirate located on the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Because of its rich oil supplies, it has one of the worlds highest GDPs. CIA claims it has the 1# highest. It also has a very fast-growing populations. I look forward to learning more about these 4 countries as the course goes on. Jonathan Karlsson