What is a high-level contact?

What is a high-level contact?

Definition
	A high-level contact is someone who holds a position of authority at the national or international level.

Discussion

Establish contacts with a broad range of high-level government officials, whatever their department. This helps establish an atmosphere of trust and credibility. Such contact will continue to be of benefit as people change responsibilities or location.

Tip:

You will probably have to establish relationships with lower-level personnel within the government or agency in order to have an opportunity to make high-level contacts.

Examples
	Here are some examples of high-level contacts:
	People in cabinet level positions such as Minister of Education or Minister of Foreign Affairs Vice-ministers National representatives for UN agencies Ambassadors Department heads within a ministry

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Concept module: high-level contact
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