Opinion | Envoy selection through open competition
Summary
The government of Nepal has decided to open ambassadorial posts to public competition to select diplomats based on merit and skills rather than political patronage, aiming to improve diplomatic effectiveness while balancing experience and expertise.
Key Points
- The Nepalese government has introduced open competition for ambassadorial posts to promote merit-based selection.
- Diplomacy requires not only talent and technical skills but also tact, experience, and institutional memory.
- Open competition brings specialists from various fields, potentially enhancing Nepal's diplomatic representation.
- Strategically important ambassadorial posts should be filled by experienced diplomats, while others may be opened to competitive selection with qualifications.
