Action Memorandum for:
c.c. Minister of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
ISSUE: Issue line will contain a maximum of two typewritten lines. The issue line is underlined and not bold
RECOMMENDATION(S):
How to prevent (or stop) the war between Ethiopia and Eritrea for spilling over into surrounding countries. (international intervention, economic sanctions etc…)
Recommendations on providing assistance to and ensuring the safety of the numerous refugees in the region.
An additional (unique to your country) recommendation that could help to ease tensions, bring about peace, or offer viable solutions to the issue.
BACKGROUND:
This section provides any contextual information necessary for the Minister to make a decision. knowledge of the issue at hand.
The background needs to be connected to the recommendations.
Prove your point through research. (this will help to inform your considerations) Your consideration MUST relate to the information in the background.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This section deals with the substance of the document and addresses the various policy options or scenarios.
Consider WHO ARE YOUR ALLIES! Who should you work with and why.
Consider geographical location, historical context and future trade, economy and social issues.
Whatever your issue happens to be, you need to offer more than one possible solution.
INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTION
Discuss the need for international intervention (think UN, NGOs etc…) use information from the mechanisms: international criminal law, soft law, R2P doctrine, UPR
What should be the role of the UN (include examples from other conflicts to explain your position)
REFERENCES
Similar to a Works Cited. Reference all of the sources that you referred to in your paper.
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