A Letter from the
Secretaries-General

Dear Participants,

As the Secretaries-General of MUNDP 2027, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our conference. This year, we will be hosting the 27th annual session of the Model United Nations Development Programme (MUNDP), an affiliate of The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN).

Since its establishment, MUNDP has excelled as one of the top Model United Nations conferences around the globe. In previous sessions, MUNDP has hosted over 850 participants from 60 schools and 25 countries. With 27 years of experience, we strive to improve and expand every year.

MUNDP is exclusively the only MUN platform worldwide that simulates the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Annually, the theme of our conference is set as one of the five development regions of UNDP, each with its own Regional Bureau. The designated theme for this year is Latin America and the Caribbean. Consisting of 33 countries and an estimated 673 million population, the region encompasses many humanitarian, political, and economic issues that are yet to be solved, most of which are included in the agenda items of MUNDP’27.

MUNDP‘27 aims to create a platform where participants can debate on various different global issues in alignment with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs were selected by the General Assembly as part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The main purpose of the SDGs is to promote sustainable development and build a better future. Nations must cooperate towards the implementation of SDGs with the purpose of preventing further political, economic and environmental issues while achieving development and growth. Issues preventing the successful implementation of SDGs must be resolved to further enhance sustainable development.

Many of the challenges in the region this year are linked to the instability in the region. The region lacks strong democratic institutions or security measures, leading many nations to struggle in combating political violence or organized crime. These conditions have, in turn, impacted the well-being of communities and contributed to social disparities, affecting the quality of life for some communities. Nevertheless, Latin America and the Caribbean continue to play a vital role in global networks due to their strategic geopolitical position, abundant national resources, significant agricultural production, and growing markets.

The upcoming MUNDP conference consists of 7 exclusive Development Committees that correspond to the subunits of UNDP. Each committee aims to address and resolve 3 agenda items encompassing specific issues that prevent sustainable development within Latin America and the Caribbean.

On the other hand, MUNDP entertains a total of 8 Special Committees which all possess distinct rules of procedure that serve unique purposes. All special committees have been selected with great care, considering the needs of the region.

The regional committee of MUNDP’27, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, is a union that brings together many key nations from the Latin America and the Caribbean region, established to foster regional peace, economic growth, and strategic cooperation through sustained dialogue and multilateral engagement. CELAC works towards establishing cooperation, welfare, and sovereignty by gathering all leaders together, deciding and moving in alignment with each other, for a safer and more secure future for all.

A further unique component of MUNDP is “L’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie” (OIF). OIF is conducted entirely in French. It is with utmost honor that we continue to host the first bilingual MUN conference in Turkey.

In order to achieve the sustainable development goals, UNDP gives precedence to countering the aforementioned problems in Latin America and the Caribbean. UNDP collaborates with governments and Non-Governmental Organizations to tackle regional issues such as economic insufficiency, environmental problems, and humanitarian concerns.

On behalf of the Executive Committee, we are delighted to invite you to MUNDP’27, which we believe will be the most memorable MUNDP conference yet. With more than a quarter century of experience, MUNDP is amongst the most prestigious conferences available to the global MUN community. The diligent efforts of our Executive Committee promises to provide an unforgettable experience for all of our participants in this year's session. We look forward to seeing you this year, where we celebrate twenty seven years of commitment to development.

Yours sincerely,

Secretaries-General of MUNDP
Demir Bölek, Demir Faruk Keleş