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James Eric Drummond, 7th Earl of Perth, GCMG, CB, PC, DL (17 August 1876 – 15 December 1951), was a British politician and diplomat who was the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations (1920–1933). Quiet and unassuming, he succeeded in building an effective international staff.
In organizing the Secretariat, Sir Eric James Drummond, the first secretary-general (1919–33), struck out on a completely new path. He and his French and U.S. deputies built up a strictly international institution in which it was understood from the first that all officials were to act independently from their….
30 wrz 2021 · Learn about the first Secretary General of the League of Nations, who created the world's first international civil service. Discover the diversity, independence and challenges of the League's staff, and how to access their personnel files.
6 gru 2019 · A book review of a volume by four former UN civil servants that reassesses Sir Eric Drummond, the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations. The reviewer criticizes the book for its lack of analytical depth, coherence and historical perspective.
7 lut 2019 · Learn about the life and character of Eric Drummond, the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations, from his Scottish origins to his diplomatic career and conversion to Catholicism. Explore his role in shaping the international civil service, his relations with politicians and colleagues, and his legacy in world affairs.
This book examines the life and work of Eric Drummond, the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations, and his influence on today's global organizations. It covers his character, leadership, International Civil Service, and legacy in various fields of multilateral cooperation.
Drummond, Sir James Eric, 16th Earl of Perth (born 17.08.1876, North Yorkshire - 15.12.1951), British Empire. Drummond was the son of an old Scottish aristocratic family. He was educated at Eton.
