Topic: 2026 – Situation in the Central African Republic
Country: China
Delegate Name: Simon Beljak
Ever since the creation of the “post-war order”, Africa has been neglected, even though it is the fastest growing continent on the face of the Earth. This body, the United Nations Security Council, now has a chance to write a new narrative. A narrative where the West does not sit idly on its hands and wait for the economies of nations like the Central African Republic (CAR) to suddenly become profitable to invest in. The delegation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) believes that this body should use this opportunity to finally unite behind the UN’s work in the CAR and truly make an impact.
The delegation of the PRC firmly believes in the idea of non-interference when it comes to political crises like that in the CAR. Therefore, China often looks for ways to support a nation in turmoil without yanking the wheel out of the hands of the people. The conflicts, food shortages, and destruction of infrastructure-not mention those who have been forced to flee their homes-has left China appalled by the lackluster solutions that have been instituted by the UN and the UNSC. Though sanctions on armed groups and embargoes on arms help to defang political dissidents, these measures do little to alleviate the many problems that rest upon the shoulders of the developing government of the CAR. China believes that a weak government can not gain strength if it is burdened by humanitarian crises and a fledgling economy. Therefore, it is the belief of this delegation that in order to find stability for the people of the CAR, the UNSC must provide a pivotal column of support for the economy of the developing nation.
One possible way of going about supporting the economy is through assisting small farms and the infrastructure they rely on. Food insecurity has fueled the crisis and instability in the CAR. To remedy this, China proposes supporting local farms by instituting the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme in the CAR. Through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this programme helps small farmers in developing countries access agricultural technologies that are both sustainable and clean. Additionally, China looks to fund and implement systems of aid delivery via drones (like those used commercially in China and for aid delivery in the countryside of Rwanda and Ghana) to reach remote areas that are impacted by conflict. These drones could carry agricultural supplies in addition to conventional aid like medicine and food.
Another strategy that the PRC sees as an appropriate economic measure is strengthening state infrastructure and mineral extraction. Despite appearance, the CAR is rich with resources; gold, diamonds, lumber, and uranium fill the landscape. But these resources remain largely untapped. If these natural resources were to be accessed, the CAR and its political stability would reap the benefits. This is why China looks favorably on working with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to de-risk investments in critical infrastructure and mineral extraction projects by introducing first-loss capital systems and then attracting investment from the private sector. This will not only generate resources for stabilizing the country but also create a framework for aid to reach different, more remote parts of the country.
The Central African Republic deserves a chance at stability without having to hand over its sovereignty to Western investors and conditional aid contracts. With this economic approach, the People’s Republic hopes that the United Nations Security Council can provide said chance.
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