Foreign affairs

NACE v2.1 Code: P84.21

About foreign affairs

NACE code 84.21 covers the activities of foreign affairs, which are critical to the functioning of national governments and the global economy. This industry encompasses the management and implementation of a country's foreign policy, including diplomatic relations, international negotiations, and the representation of national interests abroad. As a key component of a nation's public administration, the foreign affairs sector plays a vital role in facilitating trade, investment, and cultural exchange between countries, thereby contributing to economic growth and international cooperation.

Production process

The primary activities within the foreign affairs industry involve diplomatic and consular representation, the negotiation of international agreements, the provision of consular services to citizens abroad, and the management of a country's international development and humanitarian aid programs. These tasks are carried out by a network of diplomatic missions, including embassies, consulates, and international organizations, staffed by trained diplomats and civil servants.

Production inputs

The foreign affairs industry relies on a range of inputs, including highly skilled personnel with expertise in international relations, law, economics, and cultural studies. Additionally, the industry requires access to information and intelligence gathering capabilities, as well as the necessary infrastructure and resources to support diplomatic activities, such as communication systems, transportation, and secure facilities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the foreign affairs industry are the maintenance of peaceful and productive international relations, the facilitation of trade and investment, the provision of consular services to citizens, and the implementation of development and humanitarian aid programs. The outputs of this industry are consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 46.90 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 64.20 Activities of holding companies, and 84.11 General public administration activities.

Revisions to 84.21

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 84.21. The most recent 1 version of this code (84.21) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 84.21.

Older versions

Family tree for foreign affairs

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P'>P: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84'>84: Public administration and defence; compulsory social security</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/2'>84.2: Provision of services to the community as a whole</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/21'>84.21: Foreign affairs</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/22'>84.22: Defence activities</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/23'>84.23: Justice and judicial activities</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/24'>84.24: Public order and safety activities</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/25'>84.25: Fire service activities</a>"]

    

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