Agenda

Topics for debate

Two topics for committee debate. Expand each for guiding questions and prep ideas.

The Question of Implementing Globally Coordinated Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a Public Health Strategy

Debate whether a globally coordinated UBI framework can reduce extreme poverty and support public health while preserving fiscal sustainability, labor incentives, and macroeconomic stability across diverse national contexts.

Guiding questions & prep ideas

Guiding Questions

Should ECOSOC recommend universal design principles for UBI or region-specific implementation models?
What financing mechanisms can support UBI pilots without destabilizing national budgets?
How should states measure poverty-reduction outcomes and labor market effects?

Preparation Ideas

Compare at least two national cash-transfer or income-support models.
Prepare evidence on fiscal trade-offs, inflation concerns, and social protection outcomes.
Draft implementation clauses with timelines, safeguards, and monitoring indicators.

The Question of Establishing Frameworks for Reallocating Global Military Expenditure to Public Health Infrastructure

Examine policy frameworks for redirecting a portion of military expenditure toward resilient and equitable public health infrastructure, especially in low- and middle-income settings.

Guiding questions & prep ideas

Guiding Questions

What international accountability mechanisms could govern reallocation commitments?
How can states balance sovereignty and security concerns with global health obligations?
Which public-health investments should be prioritized for measurable long-term impact?

Preparation Ideas

Collect military spending and public-health spending trend data for your assigned country.
Map feasible national pathways for partial budget reallocation or dual-use investments.
Write clauses that include funding transparency, implementation oversight, and reporting benchmarks.