Model UN – Country Research Resources




Here is a site with a list of links to find more information on your country.  If one site is too difficult to understand, or does not have the info that you need, try another site.  One resource is not sufficient.  You must look at multiple sources.

 http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=458799

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  1. on January 11, 2008 at 9:09 am shiminchen Said:

    Unicef came out to change the world for the little kid. Mostly all the people in different place need Unicef.But in many part the develope world could save the children life.In the 156 countries and territories and Unicef won to meet the challenge facing the kid and who take care of them.

  2. on January 18, 2008 at 9:06 am Shi min chen Said:

    • What are the characteristics of your country’s economy? What are your countries strongest industries?
    Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Although one of the world’s wealthiest countries 100 years ago, Argentina suffered during most of the 20th century from recurring economic crises, persistent fiscal and current account deficits, high inflation, mounting external debt, and capital flight. Beginning in 1998, with external debt equivalent to more than 400% of annual exports, the economy slowed and ultimately fell into a full-blown depression; investors’ fears grew in the wake of Russia’s debt default, Brazil’s devaluation, and the political discord caused by then-President Carlos MENEM’s unpopular efforts to run for a constitutionally prohibited third term. The government of Fernando DE LA RUA, elected President in late 1999, tried several measures to cut the fiscal deficit and instill confidence and received large IMF credit facilities, but nothing worked to revive the economy. Depositors began withdrawing money from the banks in late 2001, and the government responded with strict limits on withdrawals. When street protests turned deadly, DE LA RUA was forced to resign in December 2001. Interim President Adolfo Rodriguez SAA declared a default – the largest in history – on Argentina’s foreign debt, but he stepped down only a few days later when he failed to garner political support from the country’s governors. Eduardo DUHALDE became President in January 2002 and announced an end to the peso’s decade-long 1-to-1 peg to the US dollar. When the peso depreciated and inflation rose, DUHALDE’s bexports. The economy rebounded strongly from the crisis, inflation started falling, and DUHALDE called for special elections. Nestor KIRCHNER was elected President, taking office in May 2003, and continued the restrictions imposed by DUHALDE. With the reemergence of double-digit inflation in 2005, the KIRCHNER administration pressured businesses into a series of agreements to hold down prices. The government also restructured its debt in 2005 and paid off its IMF obligations in early 2006, reducing Argentina’s external debt burden. Real GDP growth averaged 9% during the period 2003-06, bolstering government revenues and keeping the budget in surplus.

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