As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Seychelles Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (SOCGA) and the Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA), a one-week administrative staff exchange programme is taking place in Seychelles from 8 to 15 November 2026.

The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between the two National Olympic Committees by providing opportunities for knowledge sharing, professional development and the exchange of good practices in sports administration and organisational management.

During the week-long programme, Ms Mbali Dlamini from EOCGA will engage with the SOCGA team, gaining firsthand experience of its daily operations, administrative procedures and approaches to supporting the development of sport in Seychelles.

Beyond sharing knowledge and experiences, the exchange provides an opportunity for both organisations to learn from one another, explore innovative approaches and identify practices that can contribute to greater efficiency and effectiveness within their respective organisations.

The exchange programme is a reciprocal initiative, with a member of SOCGA’s administrative staff expected to undertake a similar visit to Eswatini in 2027.

This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of SOCGA and EOCGA to strengthening institutional capacity, fostering professional relationships and promoting solidarity within the Olympic and Commonwealth sporting movements.

Through initiatives such as this, both organisations continue to demonstrate the value of partnership, mutual learning and regional cooperation in advancing sports administration and development.