MLGCA official completes transformative programme at Peking University

The Executive Director of the Ministry, Romano Songor, recently attended a prestigious four-week governance programme at Peking University in Beijing, China. This enriching experience included lectures, site visits, and cultural activities, all aimed at deepening the understanding of China's remarkable development.

Key areas of focus during the programme included:

• Political stability
• Economic stability
• Modernisation
• Healthcare systems
• Philosophy
• Leadership
• Social and economic transitions
• International relations

Mr Songor, alongside delegates from around the world, visited numerous facilities and sites such as medical centres, a hospital which also serves as a museum, cultural and historcial sites including the Great Wall of China, and cutting-edge technology centres like Huawei and BYD. The programme also facilitated meaningful interactions with tech professionals and students from PKU University.

Reflecting on this invaluable experience, Mr Songor stated, "As a Seychelles Government official who participated in this comprehensive governance programme at Peking University, I have gained valuable insights into China's governance, economic policies, cultural practices, healthcare systems, and modernization strategies. This experience allows me to recommend actionable strategies to enhance Seychelles' development by leveraging lessons learned from China."