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Eswatini and Seychelles exchange Olympic officials

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Eswatini and Seychelles exchange Olympic officials

The administrative director of the Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association, Mbali Dlamini, is undertaking a professional exchange from 9 to 14 November at the Seychelles Olympic committee. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional capacity and governance of the national Olympic committees of both countries.

The Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA) and the Seychelles Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (SOCGA) are strengthening their cooperation through a professional exchange programme between their officials. Mbali Dlamini, EOCGA’s Administration Manager, has joined SOCGA in Seychelles as part of the National Olympic Committee Exchange Programme, according to the Times of Eswatini.

Mbali Dlamini arrived in Seychelles on Monday 9 November and is taking part in the programme until 14 November. She was introduced to the SOCGA board, with which she is discussing governance structures, administrative procedures and the operation of the Seychelles Olympic organisation.

EOCGA is using the exchange to strengthen its institutional capacity and identify methods that could improve its operations. The programme also aims to deepen relations between the two national Olympic committees through the sharing of experience and management practices.

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