The topics under discussion for the General Assembly Second Committee are: I. Women in Development II. The Impact of Migration on Development III. Adapting to Globalization: The New International Economic Order and the Green Economy

The General Assembly Second Committee is one of six Main Committees of the UN General Assembly, which is a primary organ of the United Nations. The Committee focuses primarily on macroeconomic policy questions, with a focus on economic growth and the post-2015 development agenda including issues related to globalization, debt sustainability, and poverty eradication. Additionally, the Committee touches on issues related to states in special situations including the Leased Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States. In addressing these issues, the Second Committee may initiate studies, convene conferences and working groups, and make recommendations to the General Assembly Plenary. We hope you will find this Background Guide useful as it serves to introduce you to the topics for this committee. It is not meant to replace further research and we highly encourage you explore in-depth your countries’ policies as well as use the Annotated Bibliography and Bibliography to further your knowledge on these topics. In preparation for the conference, each delegation will submit a position paper. Please take note of the NMUN policies on the website and in the Delegate Preparation Guide regarding plagiarism, codes of conduct/dress code/sexual harassment, awards philosophy/evaluation method, etc. Adherence to these guidelines is mandatory.