ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES
Location: boswell 20
Topic 1: Attenuating the role of non-governmental organizations (namely, mercenary and terror groups)
Topic 2: Rebuilding regional trust amid “Sahelexit”
As West Africa’s foremost transnational organization dedicated to promoting economic and political integration between its 15 constituent nations, ECOWAS bears the heavy responsibility of guiding one of the world's most tumultuous regions during a period of near unprecedented political upheaval. Recent coups in Niger and Gabon, the growing presence of foreign mercenary groups like the Wagner group and the Africa Corps, and recent secessionist efforts by 3 member nations have only further exacerbated local political and economic crises, and threatens the lives of the over 420 million people within the region. As a result, it is increasingly up to ECOWAS to uphold the goals of self sufficiency and human rights throughout the region and ensure diplomacy triumphs over threats of instability and military aggression.
This committee is double delegation and a UNSC equivalent. It is a hybrid committee: the first half will be crisis and the second half will be general assembly.
In-Room Director
ALANNA KELLY
Zoe Wang is a senior here at William & Mary majoring in Public Policy and is from Northern Virginia. Zoe first started doing MUN in high school, where she competed for three years and is still competing now. Outside of MUN, she is a part of W&M’s Student Assembly, where she serves as the ‘26 President, and W&M’s Taiwanese American Student Association as Treasurer. In her free time, you can find her reading, napping, or catching up on the latest episode of Survivor or Only Murders in the Building. She is truly looking forward to welcoming you to &MUN XIII!
Crisis Director
SHENAN LEWIS
Colin is a freshman planning on double majoring in government and philosophy at William & Mary. As a current member of the International Relations Club’s travel team, serving as Chargé d'Affaires, Colin has had a blast travelling and competing on the collegiate circuit this year. In his free time, he is usually absorbed in whatever book is atop his reading list. An avid baker, he also loves to try out new recipes or bake some sweet treats to share with friends. He is looking forward to directing at this year’s &MUN!