Opinion | Track II diplomacy: Time to rethink Nepal’s diaspora
Summary
Nepal aims to better integrate its diaspora into statecraft through Track II diplomacy, learning from experiences of India, Ireland, and Armenia to build a strategic, accountable diaspora engagement within the foreign ministry.
Key Points
- Nepal's government announced an 18-point National Commitment aimed at engaging the Nepali diaspora as a major contributor to the economy.
- Track II diplomacy, involving unofficial diaspora channels, is underutilized in Nepal's foreign policy framework despite its potential.
- The article reviews diaspora engagement models from India, Ireland, and Armenia as lessons for Nepal.
- Recommendations include keeping diaspora institutions small, accountable, and within the foreign ministry to effectively mobilize diaspora expertise and maintain trust.
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