Group of Fifteen
The Group of Fifteen (G15) is similar in concept to the G8, but it is composed of developing countries from around the
globe. Counter-intuitively, there are actually eighteen member nations of the G15: Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, and
Zimbabwe. Both the G15 and the G8 discuss similar issues of global importance, but they bring very different perspectives
to the table, as the G8 is comprised of industrialized nations, whereas the G15 is composed of developing nations. As
Brazil, India, and Mexico are actually members of both the G8 and the G15 in real life, these three countries will be
present in both the G8 and the G15 at HMCE; this overlap will add an interesting and challenging dynamic to the discussions
in each committee and will ensure that all perspectives are considered.
The Group of Fifteen at HMCE
The G15 hosts summits to address issues of concern to developing countries, like trade, technology, and healthcare, as well
as more overarching concerns like economics and security. This year’s G15 delegates will be addressing the difficulty of
balancing environmental sustainability with economic development in addition to discussing agricultural free trade agreements.
They will also work closely with delegates in other international committees.
For more details, see the 2010 Guide to the G15.
2010 Staff and Topics
Committee Co-Chair:
Alexandra Courtis
Committee Co-Chair:
Evan Covington
Topic 1:
Narcotics in the Developing World (
Update)
Topic 2:
Women's Mortality in the Developing World (
Update)
Committee message board:
http://hmce.activeboard.com
Relevant Links
Use these links to research the history and role of the G15 in international relations.