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All groups were in agreement that in order for any of us to carry out this<br />
task it was very important that we continue to communicate with each other in a<br />
variety of ways. These were split into five categories or methods by which this<br />
communication could be achieved with optimum effect.<br />
Cooperation: It is important to remain in contact with the friends you have<br />
made here at the <strong>IOA</strong> in order to share information about successful programs.<br />
This may be taken further by joining forces and cooperating in specific projects,<br />
organising seminars or delivering talks and may be enhanced by exchanges of<br />
delegations to visit other NOA/NOCs.<br />
Visits: The promotions of multi-cultural exchange can be continues after you<br />
leave the Academy by visiting other participants in their own countries.<br />
Website: The new <strong>IOA</strong> Sessions' website (www.ioa-sessions.org) can be used<br />
as an effective tool for keeping in touch with fellow participants. This website can<br />
also be used to follow other sessions broadcast online and the archive section can<br />
be used as a resource. However, this site should be respected and only be used<br />
for creative means. The Internet can be used to exchange information quickly and<br />
also to stay in touch with individuals and groups through e-mail.<br />
<strong>IOA</strong>PA: By committing to the promotion of and participation in the<br />
International Olympic Academy Participants Association, we can remain in close<br />
contact with other people interested in Olympic Ideals.<br />
Spreading the world: By using the multiplier effect, each of us can share the<br />
names of <strong>IOA</strong> participants with other people working in the Olympic Movement<br />
within each other country and in so doing strengthen the network of people<br />
worldwide.<br />
Question 18: What can you do to advance the Olympic ideals in your<br />
own institutions (clubs, universities, NOCs, etc.)?<br />
Generally, the groups felt that the dissemination of knowledge and experience<br />
gained from the <strong>IOA</strong> Session would depend on the individuals' background,<br />
education, environment and community.<br />
As the ambassadors of the Olympic ideals, participants acknowledged that<br />
several successful programs are presently being implemented. These platforms<br />
can serve as a stepping stone for future strategies, at a global level, examples<br />
include the IOC Museums and Olympic Studies Center in Lausanne. These<br />
organisations inform and educate the public through educational programs, library<br />
and archival resources. At the national level, the growing number of National<br />
Olympic Academies, the programmes of Olympic Solidarity and Olympic<br />
Education reflect the endeavors in spreading the Olympic ideals.<br />
Participants agreed that they should:<br />
• Practice the Olympic ideals and lead by example.<br />
• Share the knowledge gained at the <strong>IOA</strong> Session.<br />
• Learn from the experience gained and the strategies used by other<br />
individuals.<br />
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