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MUNDP
MUNDP is a simulation of UNDP, which is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. In MUN conferences delegates are expected to write resolutions and try to play a dominant role in shaping these resolutions. In many cases these resolutions lack practicality and feasibility. Although participating in these conferences enables students to practice role-playing United Nations scenarios, they lack the opportunity to see the practical applications of the decisions taken. At a usual Model United Nations conference, resolutions that are the preliminary step towards the solutions and the fieldwork involved are often overlooked. In these conferences the importance of the many organizations under the United Nations umbrella is not emphasized. In contrast to MUN conferences, the main idea of the MUNDP is to simulate the roles of difference NGO’s and governments concerned with a specific issue. MUNDP allows the delegates to solve problems in a realistic way; each delegate has to be aware of the fact that they have to offer in-depth solutions and ideas.

MUNDP is a great opportunity for those who are overwhelmed by the long procedures and formality of language during MUN conference debates. MUNDP offers flexibility to the debates. As long as a delegate avoids offensive language and uses an understandable and clear language to convey his or her ideas and thoughts, they are welcome to speak using a more casual language. MUNDP focuses on the involvement of the participants rather than imposing rules and procedures on them. The debates are held in personal environment of no mare than forty-five delegates and each room is equipped with a projector and computer for ease in writing project documents. Guest speakers, who are selected according to their experiences and interest in specific issues, will guide the students through the benefits and pitfalls of how they must proceed. During the conference the guest speakers will enlighten the delegates about the given issue making the project document, which will be the official end product of discussions in each committee, more practical and applicable. Also, the delegates will have the opportunity to meet many esteemed guests and hear how the project documents are implemented in the field. However, the participants should be aware of the fact that their contribution is what matters the most. A guest speaker will not dominate or lead the discussions.

Taking part in the MUNDP will allow you to:

•	Acquire thorough and useful knowledge about the United Nations, international relations, and the current problems that the international community is facing.

•	Develop essential skills such as research, writing, speaking in public, leadership, problem solving, negotiating and compromising.

•	Understand the democratic decision-making process.

•	Broaden your horizons and encourage open-mindedness which is a crucial trait of any would-be world citizen.

•	Bring out new skills such as team spirit, diplomacy, the ability to resolve tensions or even launch a diplomatic vocation.

•	Meet other young lively and enthusiastic people from all over the world and develop lifetime friendships.