United Nations General Assembly: Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL) | Beginner
What is SPECPOL ?
A UN committee that addresses issues related to decolonization, self-determination, and political
conflicts in various regions of the world.
TOPIC:
The Exploitation of Natural Resources in Africa
Delegates should collaborate together to discuss the wealth of the African continent which has been
stolen by colonizers, and this has yet to be stopped. For decades Europeans have been exploiting the
many natural resources from diamonds to precious metals, even crude oil. The effects of colonialism
still haunt the continent till modern times making the rich continent poor. The issue has been ongoing
for decades with little improvement observed in the economies of the African countries. The urgency of
this matter shouldn’t be overlooked. Neocolonialism has prevented this continent from thriving and
reaching its true potential, but that doesn't mean we can’t change it. The prosperous future of Africa
can become a reality.
Country List
Russian Federation, People's Republic of China, United States of America, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, French Republic, Portuguese Republic, Kingdom of Spain, Democratic
Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Federation of Malaya, Argentine Republic, Dominican Republic of Congo,
Republic of Zimbabwe, Republic of Angola, Republic of the Sudan, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Republic
of Mozambique, Republic of Cameroon, Republic of Zambia, Republic of Niger, Republic of Guinea.
Download the SPECPOL study guide, Guidebook, and agenda to learn more about the committee and its
topic.
