As there are no restrictions regarding their format, Working Papers can do a lot of things. You can inform the committee about the specifics of a given matter, supplying data, numbers, facts, figures, or maps. You can submit reports and past resolutions that are essential to the issue at hand. You can express your delegation’s concern with points the committee is ignoring. Working Papers can also be used to report on negotiations you have had during an unmoderated caucus.

The fullest Working Paper is the one which is written by a group of countries, especially if they form a consolidated group, mentions that the delegations acquainted themselves with relevant reports and documents (mentioning their names and dates), expresses those delegations’ main concerns, draws attention to specific problems, and includes some suggestions on clauses for a Draft Resolution. These clauses will make much more sense with some text accompanying them, as opposed to simply being issued with no explanation, justification, or background whatsoever.

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