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Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Economic Diplomacy Of Nigerian Foreign Policy
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1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
primary goal of economic diplomacy as a tool of foreign policy in
Nigeria is the promotion and protection of national interest of the
Nigerian state. Nigeria under the regime of 8 Olusegun Obasanjo applied
the economic diplomacy of national economic empowerment and development
strategy as reform measures to achieve pre-determined economic
development. This study has both theoretical and practical significance.
At the theoretical level, it will add to the existing literature on
economic diplomacy of the Nigerian state and will assist student
researchers in economic diplomacy and related fields as reference
material. It will equally underscore the link between economic diplomacy
and foreign policy. It will also highlight the reform impact on foreign
direct investment and sustainable human development. At the practical
level, the result of our investigation will be used during the
formulation and implementation of any related economic reform polices of
Nigeria state. The political and bureaucratic leaders in charge of
foreign policy will apply the result of an investigation in enhancing a
proactive economic reform package for Nigerian State.
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
scope of the study covers ministry of foreign affairs and economic
diplomacy of Nigerian foreign policy; but in the cause of the study,
there were some factors that hinders the scope of the study;
a)
AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH MATERIAL: The research material available to
the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study
b) TIME:
The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage
as the researcher has to combine other academic activities and
examinations with the study.
c) Finance: Limited Access to the
required finance makes it difficult to get all the necessary and
required information concerning the activities.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Economic diplomacy
Economic
diplomacy is a form of diplomacy. Economic diplomacy is the use of the
full spectrum economic tools of a state to achieve its national
interests.
Ministry of Foreign affairs
The Nigerian foreign
ministry is a statutory body created to re-inforce foreign decision
making and implementation processes in Nigeria and handle the external
promotion of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals; it is headed by a
federal executive cabinet minister. As of late its mission has geared
towards increasing awareness about Nigeria's economic potential
Diplomacy
Diplomacy
is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between
representatives of states. It usually refers to international diplomacy,
the conduct of international relations through the intercession.
ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
This
research work is organized in five chapters, for easy understanding, as
follows. Chapter one is concern with the introduction, which consist of
the (background of the study), statement of the problem, objectives of
the study, research questions, research hypotheses, significance of the
study, scope of the study etc. Chapter two being the review of the
related literature presents the theoretical framework, conceptual
framework and other areas concerning the subject matter. Chapter
three is a research methodology covers deals on the research design and
methods adopted in the study. Chapter four concentrate on the data
collection and analysis and presentation of finding. Chapter five gives
summary, conclusion, and recommendations made of the study.
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