BG - Elect - BFLSMUN
北外附校模拟联
合国
背景文件
联合国大会
I.C
Background Information – GA
Abstract – Greetings
Greeting from The President L.R. Zhang
诸位胸怀志向的代表：欢迎大家来到北外附校校内模拟联合国大会！
作为社长，真是十分欣慰能有越来越多的同学加入到我们这个群体中：）也希望各位能通过这次会议对模联有一个初步的了解，或是更深刻的热爱。
言阐述清楚自己所代表的国家的立场（这是一个比较艰巨的任务宝贝们）。一般来说，立场文件包含三个部分：
自己对议题的理解：用自己的语言描述自己对这个议题的看法以及可以特别强调自己关注的重点，方便自己寻找队友也方便队友在茫茫人海中寻找到你啊
联合国曾经采取过的行动：这部分可能需要大家打开这个可爱的网站：联
合国官网，或是直接百度也会出来许许多多的资料呀～
可能的解决方案：（这里的最重要任务就是提出你的理想的解决方案了，也是其他代表们会关注的重点。解决方案的可能涉及各方利益，因此这一部分十分重要！）作为新世纪的有志青年，我们以模拟联合国大会的形式来支持联合国的纲领和行动，表现出我们这一代青年参与国际合作、企盼世界和平的理想信念。在此，我盼望各位代表能够在团结和睦、和平友好的基本精神指引下，共同举办一次高水平、有深度的模联大会。（好官方的话ahh）但各位一定一定要记住的是，参加模联的本心。希望大家在会议期间团结合作，积极商讨，真正地把自己带入到国家的角色中去，努力解决面前的难题。
祝愿各位代表能够在会场上彰显外交官风采，展示出众的个人能力，在本次3天的会议中有所收获，留下难忘的模联记忆。
Let your voice be heard!
北外附校模拟联合国社团负责人张泠然
2016 年3 月12 日Greeting from The President M.Y. Yang
Greetings from Consultant G.T. Lu
Dear candidates, members, and distinguished collaborates,
Greetings!
At first, please allow me to warmly welcome you to the conference of the BFLS Inner Campus Model United Nations Conference 2016 – General Assembly.
I, Jacques Lu, as the academic consultant on this conference, am but not singly, welcoming every partner alongside our BFLS Inner Campus Model United Nations Conference 2016. And please allow me to debrief the preparations for this conference,
its current preparations and byproduct information required in the participation further.
Our meeting in short will devised in 3 procedures, including
1. The open election statement speech,
2. The debate / speech for tenure
3, the voting for PGA Team.
In this conference, which we are about to participate, we will run an election result in a 1 Secretary-General plus 1 Deputy Secretary-General and 1 Chef of Cabinet and other Senior Manager of Secretariat over all candidates. Therefore, the outcome of the conference employ a form of a name list. That is but not in all, our uttermost goal in this conference. The result of our choices will eventually turns out as a visible outcome, in which containing a competence of candidature. The process generates prevalence in competition as its byproduct, which is exactly what we wish to stop from accord to the Charter of the United Nations.
Given the reasons above and at this point, we should avoid consider the tenure to be the greatest reward of this conference, but the process going with it.
I am in all hands in supporting this conference, among you and answering to your
questions with my gratitude, and in all heart hoping our conference attain its provisionary goal and benefit all attendants at greatest extends. Wish all of you the greatest progress, and a better understanding in Model United Nations.
Respectfully,
Consultant on the BFLSICMUN 2016,
鲁冠廷
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About the GA President
a)The General Assembly (GA)
The General Assembly is the most
common-known and fundamental
structure of the UN, which include
membership of all members to the
UN. The general assembly discuss the
progress done in the year, and give plan to the following. The general Assembly is
the administrative group of all other special councils, conferences, sub-groups,
troops, and other UN organization. The GA has authority to set up or dismiss any
kind of council that is obeying the principle of the Charter of the United Nations,
and to requesting its members to sign conventional agreements, and to raise fund
for UN offices. The GA is running under the Charter of the United Nations and is
constantly evolving to adapt the world and continuing fulfilling the duty of providing
a peaceful, sustainable developing, human-right-protecting international
environment.
b)President of the General Assembly (PGA)
President of the General Assembly is the highest official in the General Assembly
system alone, the president is ought to vitalize the running of the General Assembly,
and conduct the ongoing of its subgroups.
The term of presidency is one year. It is customary that no permanent member of
the United Nations Security Council ever serves as General Assembly president.
c)Current President
President of the seventieth session of the United Nations General Assembly
H.E. Mr. Mogens Lykketoft
On 15 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly elected Mogens Lykketoft of Denmark to serve as the President of its seventieth session, which runs from September 2015 to September 2016. At the time of his election, Mr. Lykketoft was the Speaker (President) of the Danish Parliament, a position he has held since 2011.
About the Secretariat
a)The Secretary-General
The position of Secretary-General is one of great importance that requires the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, and a firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
Equal parts diplomat and advocate, civil servant and CEO, the Secretary-General is a symbol of United Nations ideals and a spokesperson for the interests of the world's peoples, in particular the poor and vulnerable among them. The current Secretary-General, and the 8th occupant of the post, is Mr. Ban Ki-moon of the Republic of Korea, who took office on 1 January 2007.
The Charter describes the Secretary-General as "chief administrative officer"
of the Organization, who shall act in that capacity and perform "such other functions as are entrusted" to him or her by the Security Council, General Assembly, Economic and Social Council and other United Nations organs. The Charter also empowers the Secretary-General to "bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security".
These guidelines both define the powers of the office and grant it considerable scope for action. The Secretary-General would fail if he did not take careful account of the concerns of Member States, but he must also uphold the values and moral authority of the United Nations, and speak and act for peace, even at the risk, from time to time, of challenging or disagreeing with those same Member States.
That creative tension accompanies the Secretary-General through day-to-day work that includes attendance at sessions of United Nations bodies; consultations with world leaders, government officials, and others; and worldwide travel intended to keep him in touch with the peoples of the Organization's Member States and informed about the vast array of issues of international concern that are on the Organization's agenda. Each year, the Secretary-General issues a report on the work of the United Nations that appraises its activities and outlines future priorities. The Secretary-General is also Chairman of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB), which brings together the Executive Heads of all UN funds, programs and specialized agencies twice a year in order to further coordination and cooperation in the entire range of substantive and management issues facing the United Nations System.
One of the most vital roles played by the Secretary-General is the use of his "good offices" -- steps taken publicly and in private, drawing upon his independence, impartiality and integrity, to prevent international disputes from arising, escalating or spreading.
Each Secretary-General also defines and adapts the role to meet the challenges and opportunities of a particular time in office.
b)Appointment Process
The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Security Council. The Secretary-General's selection is therefore subject to the veto of any of the five permanent members of the Security Council.
Although there is technically no limit to number of five-year terms a Secretary-General may serve, none so far has held office for more than two terms.
c)Past Predecessors:
Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on 1 January 2007. His predecessors were:
Kofi A. Annan (Ghana), who held office from January 1997 to December 2006;
Boutros Boutros-Ghali (Egypt), who held office from January 1992 to December 1996;
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar (Peru), who served from January 1982 to December 1991;
Kurt Waldheim (Austria), who held office from January 1972 to December 1981;
U Thant (Burma, now Myanmar), who served from November 1961, when he was appointed acting Secretary-General (he was formally appointed Secretary-General in November 1962) to December 1971;
Dag Hammarskj?ld (Sweden), who served from April 1953 until his death in a plane crash in Africa in September 1961; and
Trygve Lie (Norway), who held office from February 1946 to his resignation in November 1952.
d)Visions of the SG
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL’S FIVE-YEAR ACTION AGENDA
25 JANUARY 2012
Generational Imperatives and Opportunities
Sustainable development
Prevention
Building a safer and more secure world by innovating and building on our core business
Supporting nations in transition
Working with and for women and young people
Enablers
I. Harnessing the Full Power of Partnership across the Range of UN Activities
II. Strengthening the United Nations
e)Transparency / Public Disclosure
the Office of the PGA has requested UN-NGLS to facilitate a process with civil society to provide questions that can be asked to candidates during these dialogues
The UN Ethics Office is mandated to administer the financial disclosure program in accordance with the Secretary-General's bulletin on financial disclosure and
declaration of interest statements (ST/SGB/2006/6), which came into force on 01 May 2006.
The primary purpose of the UN financial disclosure program is to ensure that potential conflicts of interest arising from staff members' financial holdings, private affiliations or outside activities can be identified, and advice provided as to how best to manage any potential conflicts of interests in the best interests of the UN.
Since taking office in 2007, Secretary-General Ban-Ki moon has made public his annual financial disclosure statements following their submission and review (please click here for more). The Secretary-General has also encouraged his senior officials (at the grade of Under Secretary-General [USG] and Assistant Secretary-General [ASG]) to follow his lead and make public, on a voluntary basis, their confidential financial disclosure or declaration of interest statements.
Public disclosure is not a requirement of the UN Financial Disclosure Program and is done so on a voluntary basis. Both Staff Regulation 1.2 (n), as amended by GA Resolution A/RES/60/238, and ST/SGB/2006/6 Section 8 state that the statements shall remain confidential and may only be used by other parties with the authority of the Secretary-General.
However, public disclosure is considered to be an important voluntary initiative as it demonstrates that UN staff members understand the importance of the general public and UN Member States being assured that, in the discharge of their official duties and responsibilities, staff members will not be influenced by any consideration associated with their private interests.
f)Key Priorities
Sustainable development A safer and
more secure
world
The
importance of
prevention
Helping countries in transition
Doing more
for the
world's
women and young people
The Election of the Secretary-General
a)The form of election
This part of election will be proceeded in 3 steps. They are:
1.Position Statement (PP.)
https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7e15977401.html,rmal dialogues (Debating / Speech)
3.Voting (Prelude Recommendations)
In line with General Assembly resolution 69/321, this joint letter serves to begin
soliciting candidates and to set in motion the process of selecting and appointing
the next United Nations
Secretary-General, in accordance with the provisions of Article 97 of the Charter of
the United Nations and guided by the principles of transparency and inclusivity.
The position of Secretary-General is one of great importance that requires the
highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, and a firm commitment
to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We invite
candidates to be presented with proven leadership and managerial abilities,
extensive experience in international relations, and strong diplomatic,
communication and multilingual skills.
Convinced of the need to guarantee equal opportunities for women and men in
gaining access to senior decision-making positions, Member States are encouraged
to consider presenting women, as well as men, as candidates for the position of
Secretary-General. We note the regional diversity in the selection of previous Secretaries-General.
Noting that some candidates have already emerged, we invite Member States presenting candidates to do so in a letter to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council. The Presidents of the General Assembly and of the Security Council will jointly circulate to all Member States, on an ongoing basis, the names of individuals that have been submitted for consideration.
The President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council will offer candidates opportunities for informal dialogues or meetings with the members of their respective bodies, while noting that any such interaction will be without prejudice to those who do not participate. These can take place before the Council begins its selection by the end of July 2016 and may continue throughout the process of selection.
Early presentation of candidates will help the Council's deliberations; nonetheless, this should not preclude others from making themselves known throughout the process, as appropriate. The Council plans to make its recommendation to the General Assembly in a timely manner so that the appointment by the General Assembly allows the newly appointed Secretary-General sufficient time to prepare for the job.
b)The result of the election
The outcome includes a recommendation that consist
1 Secretary-General,
1 Deputy Secretary-General,
over all candidates.
c)Running of appointment
President Lykketoft has committed to running his Presidency in the most open and transparent manner possible. This also applies to the process of selecting and appointing the next United Nations Secretary-General.
The position of Secretary-General is one of great importance that requires the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, and a firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The President of the General Assembly and of the Security Council invite candidates to be presented with proven leadership and managerial abilities, extensive experience in international relations, and strong diplomatic, communication and multilingual skills.
Member States are invited to present candidates in a letter to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council.
The Presidents of the General Assembly and of the Security Council will jointly circulate
to all Member States, on an ongoing basis, and publish on this webpage, the names of individuals that have been submitted for consideration.
d)The past election: Ban-Ki Moon
Please view the Appendix III for more info.
Candidates
a) Candidate Choosing Guide
Please consider the personal experience and the candidate’s career experience. Then pick the one fits your personality the most, which also concord
your values and the need which the candidate stands upon.
The letters submitted by Member States following the procedure laid out in the joint letter of 15 December 2015 for presenting candidates for the position of
the next United Nations Secretary-General will be published below.
30 December 2015
Dr. Srgjan Kerim Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia A/70.672 – S.2015.1054 14 January 2016
Prof. Dr. sc. Vesna Pusi?
Republic of Croatia Official GA document 15 January 2016
Dr. Igor Luk?i?
Montenegro
Official GA document
9 February 2016
Dr. Danilo Türk
Slovenia
11 February 2016
Ms. Irina Bokova
Bulgaria
19 February 2016
Ms. Natalia Gherman
Republic of Moldova
29 February 2016 Mr. António Guterres Portugal
Tenure Address
a) Transparent session
As also stated in the above-referenced letter, we committed to offering candidates opportunities for informal dialogues or meetings with the members of our respective bodies. By resolution 69/321 of 11 September 2015, the General Assembly specifically decided to conduct informal dialogues or meetings with candidates for the position of Secretary-General, without prejudice to any candidate who does not participate, thus contributing to the transparency and inclusivity of the process.
As part of a more open, transparent and inclusive selection and appointment process, UN-NGLS is facilitating a call for questions from civil society that can be asked of UN Secretary-General candidates during UN General Assembly dialogues with the candidates that will begin in April 2016.
UN-NGLS will also convene a civil society Committee through an application process to review all questions submitted and create a short-list of 30 questions for the Office of the President of the General Assembly to select from for inclusion in the General Assembly dialogues.
During the dialogues, questions can be presented in person, via video or audio recording, or read aloud by the President of the General Assembly.
With a view to facilitating an inspired interaction, candidates will be invited to provide a concise vision statement in a timely manner, allowing it to be circulated through my office to Member States in advance of each informal meeting. These statements could layout the candidates' vision on challenges and opportunities that the United Nations and the next Secretary-General may encounter such as
in
the fields of peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, humanitarian response and issues pertaining to the management of the Organization.
Pursuant to this round of dialogues I will continue to assess the need for providing additional opportunities for exchanges with candidates. For example, I intend to invite all declared candidates to attend and observe the three High-Level Thematic Debates, which I will convene in the coming months, and which will focus on the panoply of challenges and opportunities facing the UN at 70, including the next Secretary-General, across the three pillars of the United Nations' work.
It is my sincere hope that these informal dialogues will help ensure the appointment of the best possible candidate for the position of Secretary-general.
Ban Ki Moon
Secretary-General
e)The procedure of the session
In line with the principles of transparency and inclusivity, the format of the informal dialogues will be based on the below outline:
Candidates will be invited to provide a short, focused vision statement (up to 2000 words), to be circulated through the Office of the President of the General Assembly, as received, ideally no later than one week in advance of the informal meeting; *
A half hour segment for each individual candidate chaired by the President of the
General Assembly;
An opening statement by the candidate (10 minutes);
Questions from Member States on a first-come, first-served basis, bearing in mind requests from groups;
Member States are strongly encouraged to limit their questions and comments to a maximum of 2 minutes and to focus on specific questions in an interactive manner.
The President will enforce this time limit, as appropriate;
Candidates will be given the opportunity to respond to Member States' interventions at regular intervals;
Meetings will be open and webcast with interpretation in all official languages and will follow General Assembly seating protocol, a link to each webcast will be posted on the President's webpage for future record;
1-2 representatives from civil society will be given the floor, time permitting. *
This statement could layout the vision of the candidate on challenges and
opportunities that the United Nations and the next Secretary-General may
encounter such as in the fields of peace and security, sustainable development,
human rights, humanitarian response and issues related to the management of
the Organization.
Writing Strategy:
a)What to write?
i.There are 2 common files in an MUN, which are the following and the
replacement of each in this particular conference is shown in brackets,
which are:
1.Position Paper (Candidature Statement)
2.Resolution Paper (Post-elect Visions)
ii.There files that is requested is not compulsory, which allows you to alternatively write another form of file, regarding the theme of election,
especially focusing on
b)The format of PP
The format of PP is nothing but a regular one.
But please be aware of the 3-4 fundamental elements required in this:
i.The situation / the current status in the United Nations and worldwide
ii.Your understanding on vision on challenges and opportunities
iii.What you might encounter and possible solutions, in such as in the fields of peace and security, sustainable development, human rights,
humanitarian response and issues pertaining to the management of
the Organization.
iv.(Optional) Your thoughts on the revitalization, transparency in the UN
c)The format of RP
Regard of the unique of our session, the resolution will be a resolution which include the recommendation of the voting results for the Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General and will be signed and discussed in the consecutive session.
Sites: Authenticate Opportunity:
https://https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7e15977401.html,
https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7e15977401.html,/pga/
By 20 March: Propose questions to the UN President of the General Assembly for UN Secretary-General candidates
The President of the General Assembly (PGA) is organizing informal dialogues between UN Member States and candidates for UN Secretary-General starting in April 2016. The General Assembly will, "without prejudice to the role of the principle organs as enshrined in Article 97 of the Charter, conduct informal dialogues or meetings with candidates for the position of Secretary-General, without any prejudice to any candidate who does not participate, thus contributing to the transparency and inclusivity of the process. "
The Office of the PGA has requested UN-NGLS to facilitate a process with civil society to provide questions that can be asked to candidates during these dialogues. The current list of official candidates can be found on the PGA's website. Learn more and propose questions here: https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7e15977401.html,/UNSGcandidates
By 28 March: Apply to attend 19-21 April United Nations General Assembly Special Session on World Drug Problem in New York
Registration is open for representatives of organizations actively working on drug-related matters from ECOSOC and non-ECOSOC accredited NGOs, civil society, the scientific and academic communities, youth groups and other relevant stakeholders. All organizations wishing to attend the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on World Drug Problem 2016 (UNGASS) will need to register by applying by 28 March
here: http://bit.ly/UNGASS-2016
The UNGASS will feature a general debate plenary and five interactive, multi-stakeholder round tables conducted in parallel with the plenary. A selection process is now open to identify speakers from civil society, the scientific community, academia, youth groups and other relevant stakeholders that may participate in the special session. Apply for speaking roles at UNGASS 2016 by 7 March
here: https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7e15977401.html,/index.php?page=view&nr=364&type=230&menu=14
Appendix I. The Charter of the United Nations
Content Peek:
The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the
conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the Charter
Chapter I: Purposes and Principles
Chapter II: Membership
Chapter III: Organs
Chapter IV: The General Assembly
Chapter V: The Security Council
Chapter VI: Pacific Settlement of Disputes
Chapter VII: Action with Respect to Threats to the Peace, Breaches of the Peace and Acts of Aggression
Chapter VIII: Regional Arrangements
Chapter IX: International Economic and Social Co-operation
Chapter X: The Economic and Social Council
Chapter XI: Declaration regarding Non-Self-Governing Territories
Chapter XII: International Trusteeship System
Chapter XIII: The Trusteeship Council
Chapter XIV: The International Court of Justice
Chapter XV: The Secretariat
Chapter XVI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter XVII: Transitional Security Arrangements
Chapter XVIII: Amendments
Chapter XIX: Ratification and Signature
Appendix II. The Election Process & Predecessor
MEDIA / GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The President of the UN General Assembly and the President of the UN Security Council have invited UN Member States to present candidates with proven leadership and managerial abilities, extensive experience in international relations, and strong diplomatic, communication and multilingual skills.
APPENDIX III. BIOGRAPHY OF SG
Ban Ki-moon is the 8th Secretary-General of the United
Nations. His priorities have been to mobilize world
leaders around a set of new global challenges, from
climate change and economic upheaval to pandemics
and increasing pressures involving food, energy and
water. He has sought to be a bridge-builder, to give
voice to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people,
and to strengthen the Organization itself.
"I grew up in war", the Secretary-General has said, "and
saw the United Nations help my country to recover and
rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me
to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am determined to see this Organization deliver tangible, meaningful results that advance peace, development and human rights."
Mr. Ban took office on 1 January 2007. On 21 June 2011, he was unanimously re-elected by the General Assembly and will continue to serve until 31 December 2016. Highlights of his tenure include:
Promoting sustainable development
One of the Secretary-General’s first major initiatives was the2007 Climate Change Summit, followed by extensive diplomatic efforts that have helped put the issue at the forefront of the global agenda. Subsequent efforts to focus on the world’s main anti-poverty targets, the Millennium Development Goals, have generated more than $60 billion in pledges, with a special emphasis on Africa and the new Global Strategy on Women’s and Children’s Health. At the height of the food, energy and economic crises in 2008, the Secretary-General successfully appealed to the G20 for a $1 trillion financing package for developing countries and took other steps to guide the international response and protect the vulnerable and poor.
Empowering women
The Secretary-General pressed successfully for the creation of UN Women, a major new agency that consolidates the UN’s work in this area. His advocacy for women’s rights and gender equality has also included the "Unite to End Violence against Women" campaign, the "Stop Rape Now" initiative, the creation of a "Network of Men Leaders" and the establishment of a new Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Within the UN itself, the Secretary-General has increased the number of women in senior management positions by more than 40 per cent, reaching the highest level in the Organization’s history.
Supporting countries facing crisis or instability
The Secretary-General has sought to strengthen UN peace efforts, including through
the New Horizons peacekeeping initiative, the Global Field Support Strategy and
the Civilian Capacity Review, a package of steps to improve the impact of the 120,000 United Nations "blue helmets" operating in the world’s conflict zones. A mediation support unit, along with new capacity to carry out the Secretary-General’s good offices, have been set up to help prevent, manage and resolve tensions, conflicts and crises. Accountability for violations of human rights has received high-level attention through inquiries related to Gaza, Guinea, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, legal processes in Lebanon and Cambodia, and advocacy for the "responsibility to protect," the new United Nations norm aimed at prevent and halt genocide and other grave crimes. He has also sought to strengthen humanitarian response in the aftermath of mega-disasters in Myanmar (2008), Haiti (2010) and Pakistan (2010), and mobilized UN support for the democratic transitions in North Africa and the Middle East.
Generating new momentum on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation
The Secretary-General has sought to rejuvenate the disarmament agenda through a five-point plan, efforts to break the deadlock at the Conference on Disarmament and renewed attention to nuclear safety and security in the aftermath of the tragedy at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
Strengthening the UN
The Secretary-General has introduced new measures aimed at making the United Nations more transparent, effective and efficient. These include heightened financial disclosure requirements, compacts with senior managers, harmonization of business practices and conditions of service, the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards, and continued investments in information technology and staff development.
Appendix IV. Commitment to Transparency of the Past PGA
Since his election in June 2015, President Lykketoft has committed to running his Presidency in the most open and transparent manner possible. In this regard, he has outlined a set of principles of conduct that he and his office will adhere to during the 70th session, and has taken a number of steps to live up to these principles.
Principles of Conduct of PGA70
Integrity and impartiality
Adhering to the highest standards of conduct during his tenure, the President will conduct his duties from the moment he is elected in accordance with the values of this Organization and the purposes and the principles of the UN Charter. He will remain independent and his conduct and that of his office will reflect that independence at all times. He will seek to avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of any conflict, and will not place himself under any obligation that might influence his mandate and the performance of the functions of the Presidency. He will also ensure that his Office is balanced both geographically and from a gender perspective.
Transparency and accountability
Conducting his Office from the time of his election in an open and transparent manner, the President will be accountable to the UN General Assembly. He will provide relevant, accessible, timely and accurate information regarding the activities, engagements and finances of his Office in the discharge of his mandate. He will continue to periodically brief Member States on his activities, including official travel, will engage proactively with other stakeholders and will make full use of the website of the PGA to communicate the work of his Office.
Professionalism and effectiveness
He will aim for the highest standards of efficiency and competency in discharging his mandate and in achieving objectives and results in a timely manner. He will ensure that the staff of his Office conduct their work efficiently and in a manner becoming of this Office. He will endeavor to preserve the institutional memory of the Office and to provide the next President with best practices and lessons learned. He will ensure a smooth transition to the President of the seventy first session.
Transparency actions of PGA70
Information on finances
The PGA is committed to openness relating to the financing of his office which comes from three sources:
UN Regular Budget
In the UN Regular Budget, member states have allocated 322,000 USD annually to OPGA to cover hospitality, officia l travel and other expenditures relating to the PGA’s official responsibilities. Expenditures from the regular budget are managed on behalf of the OPGA by the Executive Office of DGACM in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations.
Donations in support of OPGA
Donors can directly support the work of the PGA through contributions channeled through the UN system, including to the dedicated PGA Trust fund, which is regulated by UN rules and procedure. PGA 70 will report publicly on contributions made to the fund.
It should also be noted that General Assembly Resolution 69/321: “Stresses the importance of the contributions of Member States to the Trust Fund in support of the Office of the President of the General Assembly, and in this regard notes with appreciation contributions that have been made to the Fund and encourages Member States to continue to contribute to the Fund”.
Date Contributor Commitment
Nov 2015 Government of Turkey USD 50,000
Nov 2015 Govern ment of People’s Republic of China USD 300,000
Dec 2015 Government of Ireland USD 114,038
Jan 2016 Government of Denmark USD 365,593
This section will continue to be updated periodically.
Government of Denmark
The Government of Denmark is respon sible for expenses relating to the PGA’s salary, accommodation, and some other expenses related to travel and office administration which is governed by Danish government rules and regulations.
Information on travel
The PGA discloses information about any official visits he undertakes overseas.
To date, the PGA has travelled on official visits to:
From 15 June 2015 (election) to 14 September 2015
Ethiopia, 10-15 July 2015 (supported by Denmark)
Germany and Denmark, 26-29 August 2015 (supported by Denmark)
India, 29 August – 1 September 2015 (supported by India)
Liechtenstein, 4-6 September 2015 (supported by both Denmark and Liechtenstein) Japan, 7-9 September 2015 (supported by both Denmark and Japan)
From 15 September 2015 (assumption of office)
Peru, 9-11 October 2015 (supported by Denmark)
China, 25-29 October 2015 (supported by China)
Europe (Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen), 29 November-7 December 2015 (supported by Denmark)
UAE, Jordan and Davos, 15-23 January 2016 (supported by UAE for UAE visit and WEF for Davos visit)
Europe (Stockholm, Brussels) and Morocco, 14-20 February 2016 (supported by PwC for Sweden and Morocco for Morocco visit)
Information on staff profile
OPGA staff are identifiable through their biographies on the website. The overall composition of the Office is as follows:
OPGA 70 currently has 33 team members, 10 of whom are Danish nationals (including the President)
9 team members are funded by the UN budget
21 team members are seconded/nominated by member states (including Denmark and including the PGA himself)
1 team member is provided through the UN Associate Expert Programme (similar to the Junior Professional Officer Programme) which is a member state funded programme
2 OPGA team members are UN interns
Strengthening OPGA
The PGA has requested that the working group responsible for revitalizing the work of the General Assembly give immediate and urgent consideration to further strengthening the effectiveness, independence and integrity of the Office of the PGA. Details on that process are available here.