IASGA 2024

IASGA Texas

May 23–26, 2024 Dallas, Texas, United States

IASGA Texas

Conference

Dallas, Texas, United States·North America

May 23–26, 2024

500 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English

About

Application opens December 1, 2023

African Youth Empowerment Initiative

IASGA seeks to bring together future generations of young African leaders who are studying outside of Africa to gain first-hand experience in international relations, to produce high-quality resolutions aimed at bringing about the Africa we want, and to submit these resolutions to the international community for consideration. IASGA begins with a series of workshops delivered by Diplomats about Youth Involvement, the Agenda 2063, and Leadership. Furthermore, during the first committee session, delegates will have the opportunity to engage at a High Level by benefiting from experts in their field on the committee topics.

Guide to Participant Roles

Delegate

A student/youth leader in the role of a delegate participates fully in all conference events and committee session proceedings. During committee sessions, a delegate represents an assigned African country other than his country of nationality and takes part in debates and resolution writing. A delegate represents the official stance of their assigned country according to the committee topic in discussion. A delegate can apply individually or as part of a delegation. 

Faculty Advisor

A faculty advisor is a School or University teacher/professor/staff/organization leader accompanying a delegation. Faculty advisors can attend conference events except for committee sessions. Faculty advisors must not interfere in the conference proceedings, or distract their delegates nor are they allowed inside the committee sessions rooms unless otherwise allowed by the committee chairperson or conference staff. Faculty advisors are the point of contact and organization for conference staff members regarding their delegation.

Head Delegate

A head delegate is a student participating fully in the conference as a delegate with the additional responsibility of accompanying and organizing their delegation.

Delegation

A delegation is a group of students or young leaders from the same university, school, or organization wishing to attend together. A delegation consists of delegates and a faculty advisor or head delegate. Delegations are considered for a Best Delegation Award at the end of the committee sessions. Delegates part of a delegation may be distributed among different committees.

Chairpersons

Chairpersons are highly-skilled students or youth leaders in international diplomacy. They are responsible for the academic delivery of their assigned committee and overall committee session proceedings. Chairpersons are required to have several experiences and a strong academic background.

Applying Individually VS Applying as a delegation

An individual delegate applies as a person not as part of a School/College/University/Group. Delegations are groups organized by a Society/Club/University/School member accompanied by Chaperons.

Acceptance Criteria

 Delegate or Head Delegate

High School or University Student

  • Age 16-30
  • No experience required
  • Experienced delegates are assigned to more difficult committees and/or countries

Faculty Advisor

  • Must be an Academic teacher or Educational staff member

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Chairperson/Co-Chair

  • High School or University Student
  • Age 18-30
  • Must be available to attend IASGA preparation workshops.
  • Strong Academic background in research, geopolitics, International relations, diplomacy, economy..etc
  • Strong knowledge of AU proceedings.

Notes:

  • ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PAY A $100 REGISTRATION FEE.
  • Access to all conference events between 14-16 June 2024 is included in the registration fees. 
  • Accommodation, Transportation, Meals & Beverages are NOT included in the registration fees
  • Please check the criteria of each role as above before making the payment. 
  • Delegations should pay the delegation fee of $50 on top of the fee for each Delegate, Head Delegate, Faculty Advisor and Observer

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Committees

  • Peace and Security Council (PSC)

    54 seats · English
    Prevention, management and resolution of conflicts

    Peace and Security Council (PSC)

    54 seats · English

    Topic

    Prevention, management and resolution of conflicts

    About the committee

    The Peace & Security Council The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the standing decision-making organ of the AU for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. It is a collective security and early warning arrangement intended to facilitate timely and efficient responses to conflict and crisis situations in Africa. It is also the key pillar of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), which is the framework for promoting peace, security and stability in Africa. The Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council was adopted on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, and entered into force in December 2003. The PSC became fully operational in early 2004. The PSC Protocol, together with the PSC Rules of Procedure, the AU Constitutive Act and the conclusions of various PSC retreats, provide operational guidance to PSC activities. The powers of the PSC, in conjunction with the Chairperson of the AU Commission, include to: Anticipate and prevent disputes and conflicts, as well as policies, which may lead to genocide and crimes against humanity Undertake peace-making and peacebuilding functions to resolve conflicts where they have occurred Authorise the mounting and deployment of peace support missions, and lay down general guidelines for the conduct of such missions including the mandate Recommend to the Assembly, pursuant to article 4(h) of the AU Constitutive Act, intervention, on behalf of the Union, in a Member State in respect of grave circumstances, namely, war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity as defined in relevant international instruments Institute sanctions whenever an unconstitutional change of government takes place in a Member State Implement the AU’s common defence policy Ensure implementation of key conventions and instruments to combat international terrorism Promote harmonisation and coordination of efforts between the regional mechanisms and the AU in the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa Follow-up promotion of democratic practices, good governance, the rule of law, protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and respect for the sanctity of human life and international humanitarian law Promote and encourage the implementation of conventions and treaties on arms control and disarmament Examine and take action in situations where the national independence and sovereignty of a Member State is threatened by acts of aggression, including by mercenaries Support and facilitate humanitarian action in situations of armed conflicts or major natural disasters.

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)

    54 seats · English
    The Agriculture and Food Security Division coordinates the implementation of AU decisions related

    Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)

    54 seats · English

    Topic

    The Agriculture and Food Security Division coordinates the implementation of AU decisions related

    About the committee

    The Agriculture and Food Security Division coordinates the implementation of AU decisions related

    Countries

  • Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRSC)

    54 seats · English
    Human Resources, Science, and Technology

    Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRSC)

    54 seats · English

    Topic

    Human Resources, Science, and Technology

    About the committee

    On the Wings of Innovation, the AU Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024 (STISA-2024) places science, technology and innovation at the epicentre of Africa’s socio-economic development and growth. The STISA-2024 has been developed during an important period when the African Union was formulating a broader and long-term AU Agenda 2063. The STISA-2024 is the first of the ten-year incremental phasing strategies to respond to the demand for science, technology and innovation to impact across critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, environment, health, infrastructure development, mining, security and water among others. The strategy is firmly anchored on six distinct priority areas that contribute to the achievement of the AU Vision. These priority areas are: Eradication of Hunger and Achieving Food Security; Prevention and Control of Diseases; Communication (Physical and Intellectual Mobility); Protection of our Space; Live Together- Build the Society; and Wealth Creation. The strategy further defines four mutually reinforcing pillars which are prerequisite conditions for its success. These pillars are: building and/or upgrading research infrastructures; enhancing professional and technical competencies; promoting entrepreneurship and innovation; and providing an enabling environment for STI development in the African continent. Continental, regional and national programmes will be designed, implemented and synchronized to ensure that their strategic orientations and pillars are mutually reinforcing, and achieve the envisaged developmental impact as effectively as possible. The implementation of STISA-2024 will take place at three levels. At national level, Member States should incorporate this strategy into their National Development Plans. At regional level, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), regional research institutions, networks and partners should leverage the strategy in designing and coordinating initiatives. At continental level, the African Union Commission (AUC), NEPAD Agency and their partners should advocate and create awareness, mobilize necessary institutional, human and financial resources, track progress and monitor implementation. Continental, regional and national targets and indicators will be defined to facilitate comparability of data and regular Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the programmes. AOSTI, ASRIC and NEPAD Agency shall put in place a harmonised mechanism that will support Member States and RECs to collect standardised data and report on performance periodically. The analysis of data, annual reports and regular progress reviews will constitute an important management tool of the entire system. While there are conventional mechanisms for funding Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation, it is essential to establish efficient, effective and coordinated financing mechanisms to implement the strategy. The AUC and NEPAD Agency shall mobilize and coordinate resources for technical support in developing and implementing national and regional plans and priority programmes. AU Member States and RECs will take a lead role in mobilizing public, private and donor resources for the coordinated implementation of national and regional programmes.

    Countries

  • Political Affairs (PA)

    54 seats · Expert · English
    Trade and Industryand 1 more topic

    Political Affairs (PA)

    54 seats · Expert · English

    Topics

    1. Trade and Industry
    2. Social and Economic Affairs

    About the committee

    The Political Affairs committee is responsible for promoting such a strategic partnership in order to contribute to a shared understanding of challenges.

    Countries

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