ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES
Location: bosewell 220
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 United Nations Security Council equivalent. It is a hybrid committee: the first half will be crisis and the second half will be general assembly. Please reach out to the secretariat with any questions about the nature of this committee.
In-Room Director
ALANNA KELLY
Alanna (Lana) is a freshman from Chesapeake, Virginia, double majoring in Chemistry and Marine Science. She joined IRC during her first semester, and was focused mainly on joining their Travel Team, but began to fall in love with staffing conferences through William and Mary's high school and middle school conferences. Alongside this, she serves as Head Deputy for IRC’s Campus Secretary, helping to plan events related to IR. Outside of MUN, Lana participates in William and Mary's Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Jazz Ensemble. Besides music, she also enjoys attending Marine Science Society and playing intramural volleyball with her dorm hall. Lana is very excited to direct at &MUN!!!
Crisis Director
SHENAN LEWIS
Shenan Lewis is a freshman and prospective IR major from the one and only Virginia Beach, Virginia, but has lived all over the United States! Shenan particiapted in Model UN throughout high school, and has volunteered with William and Mary's WMHS and WMID Conferences-- suffice to say, she thinks MUN is pretty cool. Outside of the IRC, Shenan is involved with Phi Mu sorority, serves as the Communications Chair at the Wesley Foundation, and loves attending W&M's Wordshop club. In her free time, you may find her exploring Colonial Williamsburg or reading a book in Swem Library.