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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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