Skill acquisition through long service vis-a-vis formal training. --- For the undeniable fact that modern diplomacy is becoming more professionalised and specialised, is a good reason why it’s beneficial to have a diplomatic corps with a wide range of backgrounds. This should be at the entry level and not "learning on the job" phenomenon that has been the practice since it is evident that in recent years formal training has replaced that practice due to the fast paced change the world is moving towards, with the necessity of people who understand and are able to go with the flow of that pace.

Source author: Malefetsane Dominic Mosala mosalalaw@gmail.com