The study implores a qualitative method which seeks to identify and question an ally of the Republic of China who shares similar socioeconomic conditions and governance framework with that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The study examines influential factors of the Republic of Guatemala for utilizing an embassy in Taipei as its economic diplomacy instrument. Additionally, the study takes into account the perspective of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaction to utilize more effective economic diplomacy instruments. It scrutinizes the benefits derived from physical diplomatic representation, and list activities used to attain benefit on trades and investments among the alliance. The findings of the study agree with current literature in supporting the use of an embassy as the most Eco-diplomatic method to improve trade and investment between diplomatic allies. This study acts as a starting point in persuading the Vincentian government to expedite the consolidation of diplomatic relations and take steps to improve trades and investments with the Republic of China through the establishment a Vincentian embassy in Taipei.

Abstract 1
Acknowledgment 0
CHAPTER 1: Introduction 2
1.1 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2
1.2 Research Background 3
1.3 Research Question 5
1.4 Research Methodology 7
CHAPTER 2: Literature Review 9
2.1 Economic Diplomacy 9
2.2 Practical Case Example – Kingdom of Netherlands 11
2.3 Meta-Analysis of Economic diplomacy 13
CHAPTER 3: Research Methodology 17
3.1 Research Paradigms 17
3.2 Sample selection criteria 17
3.3 Questionnaires 18
3.4 Data Acquisition and Analysis 19
CHAPTER 4: Data Analysis 20
4.1 Diplomatic Mission; Duration, Type, Size and Composition 21
4.2 Diplomatic Mission; Function & Activities 22
4.3 Benefits of a diplomatic mission 24
CHAPTER 5: Discussion 28
5.1 Strategic Positioning, Tourism and Entrepreneurial Advantage 28
5.2 Human Capital Development 29
5.3 Conclusion 30
CHAPTER 6: Conclusion 31
6.1 Responding to Research Question 1 31
6.2 Responding to Research Question 2 31
6.3 Limitations and Future Research 32
Bibliography 33
Appendices 36
Appendix A – Questionnaire 1 (Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala) 36
Appendix B - Questionnaire 2 (St. Vincent & the Grenadines' Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 38

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