Topic: 2024-Supply Chain Stability
Country: Algeria
Delegate Name: Liam Ahmad
Special Political Committee
Supply Chain Stability
the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Liam Ahmad
Forest Hills Eastern High School
In the 21st century, global supply chain systems that transport and deliver essential goods like food, electronics, and chemicals have become increasingly unstable. Global events such as Covid 19, labor shortages, and political conflicts (such as the war between Russia and Ukraine) have disrupted the availability of crucial products. In addition, natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes can damage factories and shipping routes making it even harder to distribute goods.. Problems with major transportation routes, such as the Suez Canal blockage in 2021, have also created major delays. The United Nations is working to educate companies on more sustainable supply chain practices. However, more action is needed to ensure that global supply chains remain stable and can recover from these challenges. Algeria sees this problem as a global effort and is more than willing to discuss reasonable solutions with The United Nations.
As a developing country, Algeria’s economy relies heavily on its major exports of Petroleum and other sought-after natural gasses. Algeria pushes for international cooperation since the pandemic reduced global trade by 5.3% in 2020, severely impacting the economies of developing nations. The heavy dependence on exporting natural gasses which make up 95% of total exporting revenue is at risk and steps for economic protection are favored by Algeria. Since Algeria is in Africa, it has the least infrastructure development in the world leaving it more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions with ports and transportation. While Algeria has made internal investments to help combat these problems, it has yet to directly take action in collaboration with The United Nations. Algeria also hasn’t joined any organizations centered solely around the supply chain but has joined organizations like African Union (AU), Arab League, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and World Trade Organization (WTO) all promoting trade and cooperation. Finally, government officials have spoken on topics of exports revolving around natural gas stating that Algeria has taken steps taken steps to help stabilize the chain by increasing its gas exports to countries seeking it from sources other than Russia due to conflict. This increase benefits Algeria’s revenue but is a short-term act for stabilizing the supply chain.
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria suggests to the UN that international cooperation on the issue and providing economic support to nations would be beneficial. Economic aid to Algeria would be invested in infrastructure improvements and further economic development.
