Second Report of the Committee on Sport, Youth and Child Affairs for the Fourth Session of the Tenth National Assembly Appointed on 24 Th September, 2009
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SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPORT, YOUTH AND CHILD AFFAIRS FOR THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE TENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTED ON 24 TH SEPTEMBER, 2009 Consisting of: Mr L J Ngoma, MP, (Chairperson); Dr B E Chishya, MP; Mr E M Munaile, MP; Mr V Mwale, MP; Mr B K Mweemba, MP; Mr B M M Ntundu, MP; Mrs J C Mumbi– Phiri, MP; Mr S Sikota, MP. The Honourable Mr Speaker National Assembly Parliament Buildings LUSAKA Sir Your Committee has the honour to present its Second Report for the Fourth Session of the Tenth National Assembly. Function of the Committee 2. In accordance with the National Assembly Standing Orders, the functions of your Committee are to: (i) study and report on the mandate, management and operations of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development, departments and agencies under its portfolio; (ii) carry out detailed scrutiny of certain activities being undertaken by the Ministry, departments and agencies under it’s portfolio and make appropriate recommendations to the House for ultimate consideration by the Government; (iii) make, if considered necessary, recommendations to the Government on the need to review certain policies and existing legislation; (iv) examine in detail annual reports of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development, departments and agencies under its portfolio and determine whether the affairs of these bodies are being managed according to relevant Acts of Parliament, established regulations, rules and general orders: (v) consider any Bills that may be referred to it by the House. 1 Your Committee on Sport, Youth and Child Affairs also enjoys all the privileges, immunities and powers of a sessional committee as provided for in the National Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Act Cap 12 of the Laws of Zambia and the National Assembly Standing Orders. Meetings of the Committee 3. Your Committee held sixteen meetings during the year under review. Programme of Work 4. Your Committee considered and adopted the following programme of work for the Fourth Session of the Tenth National Assembly: (a) consideration of the Action-Taken Report on the First Report of the Committee on Sport, Youth and Child Affairs for the Fourth Session of the Tenth National Assembly; (b) study of the Development and Management of Football in Zambia; (c) tours of the following: (i) football facilities in Lusaka Province, Central and Northern Provinces (ii) football facilities in Accra, Ghana Operations of the Committee 5. Your Committee requested detailed memoranda from Permanent Secretaries of various ministries and chief executive officers of corporate and non– governmental sports organizations on the management and development of football in Zambia. 2 PART 1 Consideration of the Topical Issue The Management and Development of Football in Zambia 6. Your Committee, concerned about the current low levels of football performance in the country, resolved to carry out a study of the management and development of the game. The main objective of the study was to: (i) examine the policy, if any, on the general development and management of football in Zambia ; (ii) identify the key players and structures for the development and management of football in Zambia; (iii) examine key coordinating mechanisms that exist between the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and other key stakeholders; (iv) identify the main activities being carried out to promote football at community level and in the institutions of learning; (v) examine the role of the cooperating partners in the development of football in Zambia; (vi) identify the constraints, if any, impeding the development of football in Zambia; and (vii) determine the way forward The following were invited to submit on the topic: (i) the Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development; (ii) the Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Education; (iii) the General-Secretary – National Sports Council of Zambia; (iv) the General-Secretary – Football Association of Zambia; (v) the Chairperson – Power Dynamos Football Club; (vi) the Chairperson – Nakambala Leopards Football Club; (vii) the Chairperson – Amakumbi Stars Football Club; (viii) the Chairperson – Mongu Youth Sports Academy; (ix) the Chairperson – Chawama Youth Sports Academy; (x) the Head Teacher – Mwinilunga High School; (xi) the Chief Executive Officer – Barclays Bank of Zambia; (xii) the Chief Executive Officer – Zambian Breweries (PLC); (xiii) the Chief Executive Officer – Multi Choice Zambia (Zambia); (xiv) the Chairperson – Chipolopolo Soccer Fans Association; (xv) the Chairperson – Press Association of Zambia (PAZA); (xvi) the Chairperson – Zambia Media Women Association (ZAMWA); (xvii) the Chairperson – Zambia Football Coaches Association (ZaFCA); (xviii) the Chairperson – Referees Association of Zambia (RAZ); and (xix) Mr D Liwewe – Former Football Administrator / Journalist. 3 Government policy on the development and management of football in Zambia 7. Your Committee was informed that the National Sports Policy provides a framework for the development of an effective collaborative mechanism of all stakeholders in football development. This was in order to attain an active, healthy and productive society. The Policy was in line with the national long term vision (the Vision 2030), the Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Policy focuses on major priority areas, which include infrastructure development, sports equipment, capacity building, community sport, commercialisation of sport, anti-doping in sports, inclusiveness of people with disabilities in sports and physical education. The objective was to provide a comprehensive policy for excellence and full participation of all in sports development to ensure an active, healthy and productive society. This applies to all national sports associations, including the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). The Ministry noted that national sports associations were the umbrella organizations for the individual sport disciplines. These were the key agencies responsible for the implementation of the National Sports Policy. The National Sports Policy, therefore, mandates national sports associations to decentralize their administrative structures to provincial and district levels. This allows them to contribute positively and effectively to the development of sport throughout the country. Specifically, the national sports associations are responsible for the activities set out below. (i) Sport development programme planning and administration This includes the following activities: • developing and implementing short, medium and long term strategic plans for sports development programmes and ensuring professional administration and effective modern management systems; • promoting and facilitating the formation of sports clubs and devising strategies for capacity building at all levels e.g administrative and management structures; and • developing and implementing community and mass participation programmes aimed at increasing participation rates within their chosen sports disciplines. 4 (ii) Establishing talent identification programmes and promoting the development of sports competitions This includes the following; • working closely with learning institutions to establish talent identification programmes and offer specialized services; • creating linkages with regional, continental and international sports authorities to enhance the standard of their sport; • enhancing the establishment of Centres of Excellence in selected schools; and • mobilising the resources for sports programmes and tournaments. (iii) Human Resource Development This includes the following activities: • developing and implementing human resource development programmes; • collaborating with regional, continental and international sports bodies, including sport specialists with respect to coaching, administration and, refereeing, management and other training needs; • developing and implementing a national accreditation scheme for coaches; and • coordinating volunteer training programmes and developing strategies for recognition and retention of volunteers. (iv) Sport Promotion This includes the following activities: • creating linkages with the media, sponsors, private sector and general citizenry to enable them support and appreciate the value of sport as a tool for socio-economic development of the country; • encouraging the participation of women and other disadvantaged groups in society; and • ensuring that all sports programmes, activities and functions include HIV and AIDS and anti-doping in their sports awareness campaigns. 5 Key players and structures for development and management of football in Zambia 8. Your Committee was informed that the following were the key players in the development and management of football in the country: • Government through the Ministries of Sport, Youth and Child Development; Education; Local Government and Housing; Home Affairs; Defense; and Science and Technology and Vocational Training; • Regional and international sports organisations such as the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA), African Football Confederation (CAF), Federation Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA) and the International Olympics Committee (IOC); and • the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and the following Members who form up the FAZ Council: - Youth Football/Sports Academies - Sponsors - Media Organisations - Football Fans - Schools Sports Associations - Zambia Basic Schools Sports Association