Topic: 2024-Supply Chain Stability
Country: Spain
Delegate Name: Wyatt Keller
Topic: 2024-Supply Chain Stability
Country: Spain
Committee: Special Political Committee
Delegate Name – Wyatt Keller
School – New Prairie High School
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the instabilities and unreliabilities of our supply
chains have become self-evident. Minor disruptions within the supply chain can and have caused
a cascade of problems down the line within economies of all sizes. With globalization allowing
for hyper-optimization of production in certain areas, countries will depend on these areas for
their cheap and consistent supply of goods. Yet, as can be seen from the recent crisis, heavy
dependence on these suppliers can cause turmoil for everyone.
The perspective of Spain on supply chain stability is to of course make it stabler. Spain, as a
member of the European Union with a significant economy, wants to ensure that in the face of
recession and that it will be able continue with its economy and possibly thrive. Issues such as
regional cooperation and dependency on distant suppliers are of particular concern, with an
emphasis on food and pharmaceuticals.
Spain looks forward to pushing several ideals as policies, such as supporting local businesses,
incentivizing local production, and promoting regional supply chains. Our local businesses
should be assisted with integrating technology and standards, allowing them to be competitive
throughout our economies. Furthermore, the local production of essential goods and services
must be encouraged, which may include tax breaks and subsidies to these businesses that operate
within Spain and neighboring regions. Finally, strengthening regional supply chains will allow
for less dependency on distant suppliers, especially for essentials like medical supplies and food
products.
There are two main proposals following these policies. These are bilateral trade agreements and
localized production hubs. Trade agreements, especially regionally within the European Union,
could streamline logistics for critical goods. This could also cheapen goods and perhaps lower
carbon emissions. Secondly, hubs, especially for essentials, can be placed throughout the world,
making crucial products for any country available at a moment’s notice.
Spain looks forward to future cooperation with any and all. Reflecting on the recent past, more
must be done for international security. Spain wants to be proactive on this matter by
encouraging local production and economies, allowing all of us to be more resilient on a global
scale.
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