Robert Dewar (diplomat)

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Robert Scott Dewar (born 10 June 1949) is a retired British diplomat. He served as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to several countries in Africa and as a permanent representative to regional organizations.

Career highlights:
- High Commissioner to Madagascar (1996–1999)
- High Commissioner to Mozambique (2000–2003)
- Ambassador to Ethiopia (2004–2007) and UK Permanent Representative to the African Union (2004–2006)
- High Commissioner to Nigeria (2007–2011) and UK Permanent Representative to ECOWAS (2007–2011)

Other roles and honours:
- Trustee of the British Red Cross until 2019
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2006

Personal:
- Born in Britain; married to Jennifer Mary Ward