Economic diplomacy addresses the nexus between power and wealth in international affairs.
Economic diplomacy has become a core instrument of statecraft, bridging cooperation, security, and long-term development. Through economic diplomacy, governments work with international partners and private actors to expand trade, increase foreign investment flows, promote tourism, and strengthen supply chains. In parallel, they also address challenges linked to increased protectionism, economic coercion, and technological rivalry. In this context, embassies and trade missions play a dual role: building the partnerships that will promote prosperity, while safeguarding national interests.
This online course is practice-oriented and aims at capacity development for addressing these evolving challenges. It explores ways in which embassies and trade missions may nurture cooperation to increase trade and investment flows, while also adapting to shifts in the current geo-economic landscape.