Freelance diplomacy

Freelance diplomacy is a form of self-financing diplomatic representation used by countries who as a general rule, could not afford to hire expert diplomatic consultants full-time.^[1]

A "freelance diplomat" is hired for a specific task or may sometimes be contracted on a permanent basis to run a delegation, mission or embassy. They may also used to promote investment into the country they work for.^[2] It is understood to be a performance-based relationship, where the diplomat is paid on results only.^[3]

Prominent freelance diplomats include.

Carne Ross, former British diplomat.
Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States.
Prince Raphael Dakik, Lobbyist

References

^ www.somalilandtimes.net http://www.somalilandtimes.net/sl/2009/393/35.shtml. Retrieved 2018-12-28. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-02-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-16. Retrieved 2010-02-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

Top "Diplomat for Hire" to visit Bucharest^{[permanent dead link‍]}
Freelance Diplomats Lend A Hand To Would-Be States
Trade Commissioner Colin Evans outlines crucial diplomatic strategies Archived 2010-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
Diplomat Colin Evans Big Success with European Investors Archived 2010-01-25 at the Wayback Machine

[1] www.somalilandtimes.net http://www.somalilandtimes.net/sl/2009/393/35.shtml. Retrieved 2018-12-28. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-02-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-16. Retrieved 2010-02-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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