Topic: 2025 – Responsibility of International Organizations
Country: Algeria
Delegate Name: Riley Dugan
Legal
Responsibility for International organizations
Algeria
Riley Dugan
Forest Hills Northern
The concept of international organizations began to emerge in the nineteenth century, but became significantly more important after the Second World War, when global actors assumed greater roles in international law. The United Nations was created to maintain peace, security, and cooperation among nations, succeeding the League of Nations and establishing the foundation for cooperation. Today, international organizations profoundly influence states: responsible, transparent, and effective institutions contribute to global stability, economic development, human rights, and international cooperation, while weak, unaccountable, or biased organizations can contribute to conflict, instability, and broken international agreements. The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria recognizes the importance of strong and responsible international organizations to limit international tensions and promote global governance. The Legal Committee must address this issue, as ineffective or unaccountable international institutions can cause regional conflicts and weaken global trust. As Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated, “There is no peace without development; there is no development without peace; and there is no lasting peace or sustainable development without respect for human rights.”
Algeria views the responsibilities of international organizations through the lens of state sovereignty. Nations must have the authority to manage their own internal institution, including ministries, courts, and security forces, without excessive interference by external bodies. At the same time, Algeria recognizes that international organizations must operate with fairness, neutrality, and accountability to support global peace and cooperation. This position reflects Algeria’s long-standing commitment to self-determination. While Algeria has at times expressed concern regarding overreach by certain international bodies, it maintains that reforms should strengthen organizational responsibility rather than undermine state sovereignty.
Nationally, Algeria has pursued reforms that help the work of international organizations, such as strengthening anti-corruption institutions, improving public oversight, enhancing local governance, and advancing asset-recovery efforts. Internationally, Algeria has cooperated with the UNDP, OECD, African Union, and other institutions to promote transparency, development, and institutional capacity-building. Although these partnerships have slowed progress, Algeria acknowledges that challenges persist within the global system, including uneven representation, political bias, and limited enforcement capabilities, which require continued oversight and reform. Therefore, Algeria believes the Legal Committee must support strengthening the responsibility, transparency, and effectiveness of international organizations while respecting the sovereignty of member states. On December 9, 2003, Algeria signed the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). This treaty was designed to strengthen both national institutions and international cooperation by setting global standards for transparency, prevention mechanisms, and accountability. Algeria also signed the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC). Together, these agreements strengthened Algeria’s commitment to regional and international norms of good governance and responsible organizational conduct. By actively participating in these frameworks, Algeria demonstrates its support for stronger and more accountable international institutions.
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria urges the Legal Committee to address the responsibility of international organizations by developing clearer legal frameworks, improving organizational governance, and enhancing transparency across all levels of cooperation. These goals reflect Algeria’s commitment to reinforcing international institutions, promoting fairness in global governance, and ensuring that international organizations effectively contribute to peace, stability, and development worldwide.
