There has been some speculation among delegates in the UNODC that the nations of OECD have been bribing delegates from developing nations primarily in Africa in order to ensure the approval of the draft resolution on dealing with human trafficking.
In the form of a ‘trust fund’, advocates for the resolution have created an economic incentive for nations. If human trafficking problems are improved, these states will gain currency.
While this is all well and good, the logistics of the operation could prove sufficiently problematic.
Funding has always been bureaucratically bogged down and as one of the greatest economic powers in the world, China may find itself once again leaned upon if the resolution goes through.
A topic often discussed, this continuing reliance on international aid will become increasingly ingrained in the systematic approach of developing nations in terms of funding.
Human trafficking is such an issue that every nation must participate to its full capacity and if a precedent is set where money will be given when a country does something right will work against the world’s economy in future.
During an un-moderated caucus, France approached Zimbabwe and promised they would give the African nation funds if they were used specifically in the way that France outlined.
Daunting words.
France was later questioned by Fox News about whether or not it still held loyal to the European Union, and hesitated a moment before confirming that it was.
Perhaps France is looking to find allies through bribes as a former [yet still believes itself to be a] power.
Regardless of France’s duplicity, the committee has discussed many issues surrounding combating human trafficking which surfaced during a press conference earlier this afternoon.
After questions on a ‘one-size fits all’ approach to handling human trafficking, the European Union compared the reactions of different nations to the plan as akin to how everyone likes pizza, but perhaps with different toppings.
Evidently, the EU wasn’t taking the situation into serious consideration.
With one more day to go, we are yet to see any real outcomes from the UNODC.
Let’s hope the delegates can think of something to combat the issue other than pizza.
sydmun2014 