In a climate of enhanced global competition, attention for economic diplomacy has substantially grown, as much in the west as in other parts of the world. An assessment of economic and commercial diplomacy in micro. The new economic diplomacy explains how states conduct their external economic relations in the 21st century. Ethiopias economic diplomacy and regional integration.
Namibias foreign relations in a changing world konradadenauer. Impact of financial crisis worse than estimated the namibian. Economic diplomacy is the process through which countries tackle the outside world, to. Pdf the harambee prosperity plan, namibias foreign policy. The interface of namibias foreign relations and economic cooperation 393 lesley blaauw. A central component of the strategy has been regional integration with ethiopias neighbours in the horn and eastern africa. Economic diplomacy not only promotes the states prosperity but also, as occasion demands and opportunity permits, manipulates its foreign commercial and financial relations in support of its foreign policy as in the case of sanctions against iran. Hage geingob on 26 november 2018 commissioned 14 namibian ambassadors with a clear mandate to promote economic diplomacy. Economic diplomacy in the context of economic crisis anacosmina amariei hogeschool universiteit brussels, belgium cosmina. Aug 22, 2011 the role of economic diplomacy in a new world. Her major trade partners, in terms of export trade and inward investments are angola, canada. The impact of the global financial crisis on the african economy has been seriously underestimated, and the namibian economy is no exception. Ncci namibia chamber of commerce and industry ndf national defence force ndp national development plan neacb national examination, assessment and certification board nepad new partnership for african development nepls nonexclusive prospecting licenses nepru namibia economic policy research unit ngo nongovernmental organizations. Thus, the african continent is not without a significant number of challenges, but it also is not without numerous positive examples of peacebuilding programmes and diplomacy, and in particular, cultural diplomacy.
An assessment of economic and commercial diplomacy in. The 2004 white paper on namibia s foreign policy and diplomacy management makes prominent references to information technology it. Decisionmaking and negotiation in international economic relations global governance. Namibia foreign policy has identified three key components to promote world peace, to encourage economic diplomacy and southsouth cooperation. Economic diplomacy has always been an integral and important part of the work of a diplomat, and that principle applies equally to south african diplomats. European shipping and pretoria clarendon press, oxford, 1987, 254pp. In africa, namibia has been involved in conflicts in neighbouring angola as well as democratic republic of the congo. Economic diplomacy has to do with issues of investment, market access trade, credit, transfer of technology, human resource development, etc. With a small army and a fragile economy, the namibian governments principal. Economic diplomacy deals with the nexus between power and wealth in international affairs. The recent growing interest in our country and abroad in economic diplomacy in africa reminds one of this marxist analogy with paleontology. Economic diplomacy has to do with issues of investment, market access trade, credit. The book presents an overview of the general aspects of trade uncertainty, a central element in the analysis of economic diplomacy, illustrating that some instruments, such as sanctions both positive and negative, increase trade uncertainty, whilst others multilateral trade policy, for instance.
South african economic diplomacy engaging the private sector and parastatals catherine grant makokera kishan s rana comprehensively defines economic diplomacy as follows. Since then the political contexts have changed dramatically. While namibia is keenly aware of the positive effects that multilateral relations can have on. The choice of this case study is a recognition of the growing tourism relations as a new dimension of their evolving bilateral diplomacy and because bilateral negotiations remains. In his book titled history and the evolution of diplomacy, richard. Page 1 of 9 republic of namibia ministry of international relations and cooperation performance agreement the contracting parties this performance agreement hereinafter referred to as pa is entered into between the government of the republic of namibia hereinafter referred to as grn, represented by the president h. Resources, environment, and institutions presents 25 articles that lay the foundations of sustainable development in a way that facilitates effective policy design.
Thus, diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting. Economic diplomacy not only promotes the states prosperity but. This book conceptualizes economic diplomacy and adds to a better understanding of its central place in the theory and practice of international relations. The white paper describes it as an integral part of the countrys overall strategic policy framework and links it to peace and security, economic, social, developmental and human rights issues. That is where the concept of economic diplomacy comes in. A few provocative remarks ibrahim farah, sylvia kiamba and kesegofetse mazongo1 at the international symposium on cultural diplomacy in africa. Economic diplomacy japan and the balance of national. Namibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with strong affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including libya and cuba.
We use an applied gravity model to assess the effect of economic diplomacy on the export of homogeneous, differentiated and reference priced goods. Namibia, further enacted laws and adopted policies that serve as domestic instruments of economic diplomacy. Gurirab an architect of namibias diplomacy the namibian. A developing country perspective, research handbook on economic diplomacy, peter a. Although the previous edition, published in 2011, was able to reflect the impact of. The interface of namibia s foreign relations and economic cooperation lesley blaauw introduction the end of the cold war posed a new challenge for both international relations theorists and foreign policy practitioners. Namibia s bilateral economic diplomacy covers over one hundred countries. Isbn 0333360191 the politics of the south africa run. The 2004 white paper on namibias foreign policy and diplomacy management makes prominent references to information technology it.
It then makes the case that economic diplomacy has become more important with increased international economic. Botswana, namibia, and malawi, out of a total of 58 countries. A clear example of this limited focus is the literature on economic integration, but also the literature on commercial diplomacy has focused on ways to stimulate exports and bilateral investment, i. Pdf this book chapter seeks to analyse and critique recent developments in namibias international relations and foreign. Foreword by the president of the republic of namibia globally, diplomacy serves as a tool to execute international agendas in the areas of peacemaking, trade, war, economics, culture, environment, and human rights. This research project is proposed to evaluate namibias policy of economic diplomacy, examine the current status of the bilateral relations between namibia and the drc in order to establish why there seems to be very little economic benefits for namibia despite the assumed excellent relations. A conceptualstudy mode of economic diplomacy is combined with applied analysis of japans economic diplomacy practice.
This document clearly emphasises economic diplomacy, calling for economic development within the context of economic diplomacy. The scope of economic diplomacy can encompass the all of the main international economic activities of a state including, but not limited to, policy decisions designed to influence exports, imports, investments, lending, aid, free trade. This is the first principle and the central objective of the policy and, indeed, of namibias diplomacy. Economic diplomacy, product characteristics and the level. This paper discusses the mutations of economic diplomacy in a postmodern environment where traditional statetostate diplomacy is being fragmented and made more complex due to the participation in international economic relations of a growing number of nonstate actors and an increasing number of other government ministries. Namibia topics any defense and security diplomacy and international institutions economics energy and environment health human rights politics and government social issues. Offering a chinese perspective of the notion of economic diplomacy, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of chinese economics, international relations and political economy. Sixteen years ago the government of ethiopia adopted the 2002 foreign affairs and national security policy, which emphasized economic diplomacy as the cornerstone of its foreign policy. This article begins by discussing how economic diplomacy might be seen as a distinct component in diplomacy in general and how the approach to decisionmaking and negotiation on mainstream economic topics may diverge from more overtly political diplomacy. With original research from a number of thematic and regional perspectives, scholars from diplomatic studies, economics, international relations and political economy make this a unique multidisciplinary contribution to a burgeoning field. A bibliography on south african diplomacy 77 remarks by president jacob zuma to the media at the conclusion of the official talks with president jose eduardo dos santos of the republic of.
Minisitry of international relations and cooperation introduction the mandate of the vote the ministry of international relations and cooperation hitherto known as the ministry of foreign affairs is the projection of namibia s image abroad. This study is about the economic diplomacy of namibia, as a small state, for the period 1990 2015. A case study of namibia talietha tlhabanello a dissertation presented to the faculty of art in the university of malta for the degree of. His book has nineteen chapters on all aspects of diplomacy, including economic diplomacy of course, cultural diplomacy, consular work with a related chapter towards the end on the indian diaspora, summitry, multilateral diplomacy, the ministry of external affairs, missions abroad, and the relations between diplomats and the media. It examines how early economic diplomacy in global governance.
Economic diplomacy, product characteristics and the level of. Jun 29, 2018 this handbook positions economic diplomacy as a multidisciplinary field and presents state of the art research relevant to policy makers and academia around the globe focusing on four themes. Economic diplomacy covers foreign trade, external investments, bilateral and multilateral economic negotiations, technology exchanges, financial flows and aid. Liberalism, as a theory of international relations ir studies, is the adopted analytical framework. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Exploration of a critical nexus 367 andre du pisani beyond economic diplomacy. State department announces 26th experience america visit to colorado. View economic diplomacy research papers on academia. The book does not claim to be comprehensive, but intends to.
Decisionmaking and negotiation in international economic relations global governance bayne, nicholas, woolcock, stephen on. The the most o bvious example, and one of the grea test succe ss sto ries o f the past 60. Economic diplomacy economic and political perspectives. Mexico recognized and established diplomatic relations with namibia on 17 april 1990. As stated, namibia joined the international community at a time when multilateral tasks of diplomacy had proliferated considerably. Page 1 of 9 republic of namibia ministry of international relations and cooperation performance agreement the contracting parties this performance agreement hereinafter referred to as pa is entered into between the government of the republic of namibia. Economic globalization and economic diplomacy it is of a particular importance to design the concept note of economic diplomacy in the current stage of economic globalization, when the estimated. Six months after celebrating his 80th birthday, one of namibia s longestserving politicians theoben gurirab died at a windhoek hospital on saturday. Economic diplomacy can also be the first stage of rapprochement between two or more countries at. Economic diplomacy is a lso of great importa nce as a longterm i nstrument for conflict pr evention. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for. The main concern of economic diplomacy of namibia is to support economic development of the country through the integration of national economy with the international economy. Namibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with strong affiliations with states that.
Jan 08, 2016 economic diplomacy on the focus of foreign policy economic diplomacy is traditionally defined as the decisionmaking, policymaking and advocating of the sending states business interests. The test which confronted them was how to establish a. Diplomacy has its ancient roots firmly in africa, the cradle of humanity. Economic diplomacy, given the way in which it operates and the mechanisms it employs, is a major tool of the state for economic policy and is shaped by it, and for that very reason the theory of realism is a suitable one for analysing it.
The editors mix broad thematic papers with focused micropapers, balancing theories with policy designs. Economic diplomacy section 3 overview recognition of the economic situation and japans economic diplomacy in 2016, in addition to actions by the u. Palgrave is a registered trademark in the european union and other countries. Namibia also remains committed to multilateralism, according to the white paper. Isbn 1 4039 15350 hardback isbn 1 4039 15369 paperback this book is printed on paper suitable for recycling and made from fully managed and sustained forest sources. In political science, triangular diplomacy is a foreign policy of the united states, developed during the vietnam war 19551975 by henry kissinger, as a means to manage relations between contesting communist powers, the soviet union and china. An assessment of economic and commercial diplomacy in microstates. At the centre of it all, are the bread and butter issues, which represent the national namibias foreign policy and diplomacy management iii. Yet the idea of african diplomacy is surprisingly new, because most african states are very young compared to those in the rest of the world. European union economic diplomacy download ebook pdf. Economic diplomacy is the art of serving economic security and strategic interests of the country. Economic diplomacy is an important component of international relations as it goes beyond the commercial relations, part of the traditional understanding of diplomatic relations.
Click download or read online button to get european union economic diplomacy book now. Pdf economic diplomacy download full pdf book download. Institute of social studies erasmus university and netherlands ministry of foreign affairs, 2016. To remain competitive in the diplomatic sphere, namibia needs to redefine its policy regarding international diplomacy, by placing greater emphasis on economic. Namibias economic diplomacy is anchored in the foreign policy principles enshrined in article 96 of her constitution, which advocate, inter alia, the maintenance of mutual beneficial relations. The legacy of colonialism, combined with the damage caused by cold war proxy wars. Economic diplomacy is the use of the full spectrum economic tools of a state to achieve its national interests. Namibia economy, politics and gdp growth summary the. A collapse in global growth owing to the coronavirus will lead to namibia s gdp contracting by 4% in 2020, but the economy will resume growth in 2021, of 1. This book by maaike okanoheijmans makes an important contribution to the concept of economic diplomacy. Through its 19 chapters, this book informs readers about international law, its sources, international treaties, namibian statehood, dispute resolution, the use of force, human rights, namibias economic relations with the outside world including the southern african customs union, and the law of the sea. A major reinforcement to namibias foreign policy was the adoption of the white paper on namibias foreign policy and diplomacy management, published in march 2004.
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