Adolf Ogi
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Adolf Ogi (born on July 18, 1942) is a Swiss politician.
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 9, 1987, as member of the Swiss People's Party from the Canton of Berne. He handed over office on December 31, 2000.
During his time in office, he was in charge of the following departments:
- Federal Department of Transport, Communications and Energy (1988 - 1995)
- Federal Military Department (from 1996), later named Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1998 - 2000)
He was President of the Confederation twice in 1993 and 2000.
In February 2001 Adolf Ogi was appointed to the task of a Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace to the United Nations Secretary-General.
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- UN Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace
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