Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Ever since its inception in 1945, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has functioned in pursuit of socioeconomic equitability by giving each country elected a powerful enough voice in order to truly make the impact the global economic landscape needs in this modern day. This is what makes HIAMUN ’26’s theme, Resonance, so pertinent. Not only does it represent the power each member of the ECOSOC has over the facilitation of global change, but the chance you, as delegates, have to expedite meaningful discussions by allowing your voices to resonate on the podium.

It is for this reason precisely that I, Al Husayn El Bedeawi, alongside my remarkable chair Farida Fahim, am delighted to welcome you all to the 16th annual HIAMUN conference. We hope coming to our conference is not just an opportunity to partake in meaningful debate, but also an excellent chance for you to develop the skills and abilities that help you find the resonant voice within yourself. Farida and I have hand-picked three topics which we believe can most effectively bring about this sort of development.

Our first topic, "Addressing the Emergence of Nuclear Power as a Sustainable Energy Source”, is one charged with controversy. Whether it’s questioning the sustainability of the nuclear option in the long-term, or administering the integration of power plants in developing economies, this topic is designed to strike a balance between intricate financial discussions and more general ideological battles regarding carbon neutrality and nuclear technology, allowing each delegate, regardless of experience, to find their footing in debating a broader range of underlying issues. 

Our second topic, “Evaluating the Impact of Foreign Financial Assistance on Achieving Sustainable Development", directly relates to the struggle experienced by developing economies in achieving sustainable economic growth and how foreign financial assistance affects their progress, calling into question not just many countries, but NGOs such as the ECOSOC itself. This topic serves to address the “debt loop” many developing economies remain lodged in, by giving them the resonant voice they deserve in a situation of this magnitude. 

Our final, and most technical topic, “Setting Frameworks for Taxation Policies in the Digital Era”, focuses on adapting to the transition from centralization to our now more globalized world. In a world where most financial transactions happen cross-border and megacorporations and multinationals rule most industries with an iron fist, this topic acts as a way to give small enterprises the power to act on an equal ground with these mega conglomerates.

Farida and I are confident that this will be an experience where you can learn and develop, and we are beyond thrilled to witness what we are positive will be constructive, intense, and illuminating discussions.

Al Husayn Al Bedeawi, President of the Economic and Social Council.

Topics

1. Addressing the Emergence of Nuclear Power as a Sustainable Energy Source

2. Evaluating the impact of foreign aid on achieving sustainable development

3. Setting Frameworks for Taxation Policies in the Digital Era