United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace Sport for Development and Peace International Working Group

2nd Plenary Session Geneva, , 12 May 2011

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Secretary : Mr. Poul HANSEN - Head of United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) and Sport for Development and Peace International Working Group (SDP IWG) Secretariat Presiding Officer : Ms. Debbie LYE - International Development Director at UK Sport and Programme Director of International Inspiration

I. ATTENDANCE

1. The Working Group (WG) held its second Plenary Session on the 12 May 2011 at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

2. The session was attended by representatives of the following countries : Australia; ; ; ; Costa Rica; ; ; Guatemala; Lebanon; ; Republic of Korea; Republic of ; ; South ; ; Trinidad and Tobago; and the United Kingdom.

3. The following United Nations organizations were represented: UNOSDP; United Nations Women (UN Women); Health Organization (WHO) and UN-Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS).

4. The following inter-governmental organization were represented: Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport (CABOS); Council of Europe (EPAS); European Commission (Directorate-General for Education and Culture; Sport Unit); International Olympic Committee (IOC); International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport; International Federation (IJF); International Rowing Federation (FISA); Right to Play; , SportAccord, Swiss Academy for Development and Women Win.

5. The following academic institutions and universities were represented: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo; University of the Western Cape, (Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Sport Science and Development), Brown University, USA (Watson Institute for International Studies) and Sookmyung Women’s University, Republic of Korea.

II. OPENING OF THE MEETING AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (Agenda item 1)

In his opening remarks, Wilfried LEMKE , Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace welcomed all Member States and participants. Mr. Lemke stressed the value of this WG as a positive step towards the aim to achieve the goal of ‘Harnessing the Power of Sport for Development and Peace’ (SDP) and ‘sport for all’. Furthermore he mentioned the UN Secretary-

1 General’s remarks at the occasion of the 2 nd International Forum on Sport, Peace and Development (10 th – 11 th May 2011), stressing the importance of the involvement of UN Member States in the field of SDP. He gave thanks to representatives from governments reminding that the cooperation amongst governments and stakeholders from civil society organizations, UN agencies and the academia is very important. The Special Adviser appreciated the presence and key role of all observers. He expressed his gratitude for initial funding which has been provided by the UK, Canada and Norway and called on others to get involved and pledge resources to the IWG.

Debbie LYE welcomed all participants and thanked the Special Adviser for the invitation to be Presiding Officer/Chair of the SDP IWG Plenary Session. After summarizing last years’ achievements in activating the Thematic WG of ‘Sport and Child & Youth Development’ Ms. Lye outlined in the same time that ‘Sport and Gender’ and ‘Sport and Peace’ will also be activated. She referred to the election and confirmation of the Regional Representatives and Chairs and Vice-Chairs.

The WG adopted the agenda prepared by the SDP IWG Secretariat.

III. ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE (Agenda item 2)

The participants were informed about the SDP IWG Governing Principles and Rules of Procedure. Following aspects has been outlined: • Governing Principles outline the mandate, objectives, strategic approach, organization, participation and procedures of the SDP IWG. • The objectives of the SDP IWG are to: 1) Provide a forum for governments to benefit from each other’s experiences and share best practices; 2) Support the implementation of policy recommendations; and 3) Sustain momentum with regard to government awareness and take-up in SDP

The group considered the Rules of Procedure and the following aspects were clarified: • Given that the SDP IWG is now located within the UN system, Membership is limited to UN Member States. All Member States are invited to join the IWG and to appoint a representative to the Plenary and Thematic WGs as they are activated. • Observers to the Thematic WGs will be invited with the aim of assisting Member States to implement the recommendations contained in the report “Harnessing the Power of SDP: Recommendations to Governments”. Academics, NGOs, experts should be nominated to assist the SDP IWG. • As an Annex to the Rules of Procedure, UN Member States that are grouped according to geographical region has been listed (page 8). • Rule 9 (page 4) has been changed as followed.  The term of the SDP IWG Executive Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs is two years instead of a one year period.  The elections of the Regional Representatives in the SDP IWG Plenary Session will take place for three geographical regions every odd year and for the two remaining regions every even year according to alphabetical order. That implies the election of the Regional Representatives for Africa, Americas and Asia at this Plenary Session 2011.

The WG adopted the SDP IWG Governing Principles and Rules of Procedure.

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (Agenda item 3)

As outlined in Rule 16 (page 5), Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Thematic WGs and Regional Representatives has been elected by the WG.

Election of Chairs and Co-Chairs:

2 • ‘Sport and Gender’ Thematic WG: Norway is elected as Chair and Tanzania is nominated as Vice-Chair • ‘Sport and Peace’ Thematic WG: South Africa is elected as Chair and Russia is elected as Vice- Chair for the first year. For the second year positions will be reversed. • ‘Sport and Health’ Thematic WG: Senegal expressed interest in the Chair position.

Confirmation of Chair and Co-Chair (for another year): • ‘Sport and Child & Youth Development’ Thematic WG: UK as Chair and Ghana as Vice-Chair.

(Re-) Election of Regional Representatives (rule 24): • Africa: Tanzania • Americas: Brazil (re-elected) • Asia: Lebanon

Confirmation of Regional Representatives (for another year): • Europe: UK • Oceania: Australia

V. REPORTS FROM REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES (Agenda item 4)

The Regional Representatives were invited to report on activities and achievements in the specific regions over the last year. Reports were presented by the UK, EU Commission, Tanzania, Brazil, Lebanon, and Australia and welcomed by the Group.

Regional Report for Europe: UK Sport; International Development; Debbie LYE

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

The European Regional Meeting in Brussels on 8 Dec 2010 was hosted at the European Parliament. 10 governments 1 have been in attendance as well as representatives from the EU Commission’s Sports Unit, the Council of Europe, UNOSDP, European Intergovernmental Organizations, sports organizations and NGOs. The agenda, the minutes and other documents are available under http://wwwupdate.un.org/wcm/content/site/sport/home/unplayers/memberstates/sdpiwg_meetings .

Summary of important aspects : • Examples of UK Programmes :  Sport Scotland’s Active Schools Network works within schools and communities in Scotland to motivate children and young people to ‘get active’.  Sport Wales provides extra-curricular for 7-11 year-olds through Dragon Sport and raises standards in schools through Activemarc Cymru.  Sport England’s ‘Grow, Sustain, Excel’ initiatives aim to engage 1 million more children in sport and achieve 25% fewer 16-18 year olds dropping out of key sports.  Sport Northern Ireland’s priority is to improve young children’s physical literacy. • Examples of sports events as catalysts for child and youth development in the UK:  Scotland as part of Glasgow 2014 Games organized the 3rd International Development Conference hosted in Glasgow in June 2010.  Get Set: the official London 2012 Olympic & education programme (http://getset.london2012.com/en/home )  International Inspiration (London 2012) is the first international sports legacy programme of any Olympic host city ( http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/education/international- inspiration/ ).

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3 Additional intervention provided by: EU Commission; Sport Unit; Michal KREJZA

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • The new EU competence for sport (Article 165 Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) entered into force in late 2009. A Commission Communication on sport was adopted on 18 January 2011 and a Council Resolution on an EU Work Plan for Sport was adopted in May 2011. • By mentioning "cooperation with third countries and competent international organizations ", the new Treaty provision leaves the door open for cooperation between the Commission and the UN. Priority will be cooperation with European third countries and the Council of Europe. • The EU Council's Work Plan for Sport does not foresee any focus on sport as a tool for development. • Limited cooperation could potentially be envisaged in the following two ways:  Commission could be kept informed of any output of the Thematic WGs as a source of inspiration to design future programmes.  Any possibilities of funding in this context should be discussed with the Directorate General Development and Cooperation (DevCO).

Regional Report for Africa: Tanzania; Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture & Sports; Leonard THADEO

The report can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Knowledge exchange and sharing best practices on SDP programmes is lacking , as reports are mostly given to donors and not to the respective governments in most African countries. • Examples of SDP programmes in different African countries:  and : restore ‘normalcy’ in violence and war-torn communities.  Ghana: sports programmes are used to extend basic education.  Botswana and : sport is used to teach youth important leadership skills. • A national survey has been conducted in 2007 in Tanzania in order to receive opinions from the public and stakeholders on the status of sport at different levels. The collected data has led to the implementation of a Community Sports Programme with the assistance of UK Sport. • Implementation of an ongoing training of coaches in Physical Education (PE) and sport who are training young people/adults in different communities (currently over 1500 coaches in 70 districts). • Examples of most important ongoing programmes:  Beckwith International Leadership Development (BILD) provides resources and builds relationships.  Initiatives in the framework of International Inspiration started in Tanzania .  Collaboration with The Association of International Sport for All (TAFISA) for the African Volunteer Initiative and the Peace through Sports programme.

Regional Report for the Americas: Brazil; Ministry of Sport; Wadson Nathaniel RIBEIRO

Summary of important aspects : • The 5th CISM Military kicked off Brazil sports decade and took place in , Brazil in July 2011. • Legacy of mega sport events has to be questioned sometimes:  E.g. inhuman employment conditions of farmers in the countryside and their re-employment by the government as construction workers for the .  Provision of housing for those being relocated from infrastructure sites.

4 • Priorities as Regional Representatives of the Americas for the next 2 years period:  Cooperation with the NGO Viva Rio in Haiti as a potential partner.  Second Half Programme (Segundo Tempo) shall be universalized throughout all regions of Brazil. Segundo Tempo is one of the main programmes within the Brazilian Ministry of Sport.  Focus on ‘Sport and Persons with Disabilities’

Additional information: BlazeSports America (Division of International Development) implemented the ‘BlazeSports America Disability Sport Project in Haiti’ in June 2011. This initiative has also been introduced to the Group of Friends by the Special Adviser on SDP on 26 April 2011 in New York and has been selected by the UNOSDP to receive funding from the UEFA Charity Award in July 2011.

Regional Report for Asia: Lebanon; Ministry of Youth and Sports; Fadia HALLAL and Andrée NASSOUR

Summary of important aspects: • Representatives of the Lebanese Ministry of Youth and Sport reported on sport initiatives to develop a collective and peaceful memory and to unify different groups after the civil war in Lebanon. A short film was screened.

Regional Report for Oceania: Australian Sports Commission; Geoff HOWES

The report can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • The Australian Government released a new direction for sport: ‘Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success’ , launched on 11 May 2010. • A major initiative is the development of a national sport and active recreation policy framework to align the strategic directions of state, territory and Australian government. • In the domestic arena Australia operates programmes including:  Active After-School Community programme which targets inactivity in children  Programmes to address the involvement of women and girls in sport-related activities  Education programmes that use sport to increase education and social engagement among indigenous youths  Programmes that promote diversity in sport through increasing awareness of safe and inclusive sporting environments for athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators. • The Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) is a joint initiative between the ASC and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). The ASOP operates globally, and includes activities in the Pacific region, the Caribbean, Africa and .  The ASC has developed a series of profiles on some of its Sport for Development programmes. • ASC have indentified an opportunity to organize a regional meeting through the WHO Regional Physical Activity Meeting in the Pacific Region. The regional meeting is expected to involve Health Ministers and Sports representatives and will most likely take place end of the year 2011.

VI. PRESENTATION OF ‘SPORT AND CHILD & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT’: UPDATE AND PROGRESS (Agenda item 5)

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Mark MUNGAL (Trinidad and Tobago Alliance for Sport and Physical Education [TTASPE ]) on 'Sport and Child & Youth Development: A Caribbean Experience'

5 The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • GameOn! - A Physical Education Intervention Programme for Elementary Schools: Move from ABC´s to fundamental motor skills to modified sport to life skills. More information available under http://www.ttaspe.org/projects.php?innersubpageid=102 . • Child Protection in Sport: International Coaching Education Standards (ICES) – which is about developing a framework and supporting system to ensure that young people involved in sport are provided with a quality sport experience; e.g. establishment of standards in key areas for coaches and organizations. TTASPE’s current “Code of Conduct and Ethics” was reviewed in cooperation with UNICEF, Ministries of Education, Sport & Youth; implementation of the “Coaching Ethics” module in all TTASPE programmes. • Within TTASPE, a policy and implementation plan for “Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Persons” was drafted. The aim is to develop an internal policy and standards that fit into the ICES framework.

The Group welcomed the Intervention by Clement Kofi HUMADO (Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports, Ghana) as Co-Chair of the ‘Sport and Child & Youth Development’ Thematic Working Group giving remarks on Ghana’s activities in this regard.

Summary of important aspects : • The Hon. Minister of Youth and recognizes sports as an entry point to social and economic development of youth through mobilization and as a tool to reach other development aims e.g. combating HIV/AIDS, etc. • National Unity Games 2011 : uniting people through sport, 5,000 people participate in 20 sporting disciplines, opportunity to the youth to compete through the community. • Ghana offers to host the West as a commitment to mass sport participation. • BUILD (leadership development): 3 year programme to train approximately 1,000 children in leadership skills, democratic principles and traditional games.

VII. PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF ‘SPORT AND GENDER’ THEMATIC WORKING GROUP STRATEGIC PLAN 2010-2011 (Agenda point 6)

The “Sport and Gender Thematic WG Action Plan” which has its basis in the SDP IWG report ‘Harnessing the Power of Sport for Development and Peace: Recommendations for Governments’ published in 2008 was presented. The policy and programmatic recommendations have been taken directly from the report and the Action Plan which is intended to outline how the SDP IWG will assist Member States in implementing a selection of the recommendations within a two year timeframe. There are three Strategic Priority Areas within the focused theme: • Fostering Self-esteem and Empowerment • Facilitation Social Support and Inclusion • Providing Opportunities for Leadership and Achievement

The meeting generally agreed to focus on a select number of specific recommendations with the view to achieving its objectives. The recommendations were open to discussion. There are three main objectives for the Action Plan: • Building awareness and encouraging dialogue on “Sport and Gender” advocacy and promotional role • Benchmark report for “Sport and Gender” Thematic WG • Building capacity of national governments

6 Under each objective there are activities with outputs to determine the progress of the WG. Many of the items have already been achieved; others there is still much work to be done. Participants have been informed that the intention would be to adopt the Action Plan at the closing of point 6 following amendments that may be necessary as they arise throughout the meeting. Participants were invited to comment on the Action Plan on “Sport and Gender”.

The following comments were made: • Point 2 Facilitating Social Support and Inclusion (in the Annex of the Action Plan) should make mention of the term violence as well. It has been agreed that any forms of violence will be added. • Point 2 Facilitating Social Support and Inclusion (in the Annex of the Action Plan) should make mention of sport programmes that include education for both genders in regard to gender equity and sensitivity. Boys and men should also be included and addressed to take over responsibility to act against gender discrimination and inequality.

In addition policy briefs (background paper) of each Strategic Priority Areas have been handed out to the participants and are available under http://www.un.org/sport .

The floor is given to Norway as elected Chair of the “Sport and Gender” Thematic WG. The opportunity was taken to thank the government for both financial and moral support.

Sverre LUNDE (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway) was welcomed by the Group and made introductory remarks on Norway’s policy in the field of SDP. As the UNOSDP and the UN Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace came up with a call for funding and cooperation in 2009, the Norwegian government has been approached by the Norwegian NOC (NIF) and POC on taking over the leadership on the “Sport and Gender” Thematic WG”. The final decision was made during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The Norwegian government will also provide a junior expert which will be based at the UNOSDP in Geneva.

Tove PAULE (Former President of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports and Chairwoman of the “Sport and Gender” Thematic Working Group) was welcomed by the Group.

Summary of important aspects : • Currently, six women and four men are leading the board to implement gender equity in all sport clubs and federations throughout Norway. • NIF has good partnerships in all ministries and is especially grateful for the funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • Call for a need of policy with focus on generating opportunities to encourage gender equity; ensure women have an adequate voice; avoid generalized approaches • Ensure equitable allocation of resources and funding • Use opportunity of sport and Thematic WG to promote non-violence • Do Research for frameworks for gender equality in policy

Norway announced to organize a first working meeting of the Thematic WG on “Sport and Gender” in Norway.

FOSTERING SELF ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT (Agenda point 6 i)

Sport is used and has the capacity to promote gender equity and empower women and girls. The empowerment involves the increased ability to make strategic life choices. A necessary precursor for empowerment is therefore self-esteem which has to be fostered.

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Prof Kari FASTING (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway and President of WomenSport International) on ‘Safe Sport – a Prerequisite for Empowerment?’

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The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Most comprehensive policy statements about gender-based violence: Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women , adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1993, and the Platform for Action from the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. • Many sports organizations do not have any ethical guidelines or a policy to combat sexual harassment and abuse in sport. • USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, UK, the Netherlands, Norway and others have developed policies and extensive codes of practice for preventing sexual harassment and abuse in sport. • The NIF decided that everyone who is working with children needs police clearance concerning sexual abuse of children. This law was put into practice in January 2009 and concerns all levels in the organization. • The International Olympic Committee adopted in February 2007 a consensus statement on sexual harassment & abuse in sport .

Interventions from the floor: • The combat against sexual harassment is a challenge in most countries because it is difficult to detect. There is a need for the implementation of a “Code of Ethics” and Botswana is willing to assist in drafting it. • Training and professional action is needed and has to be financed to implement measures for child protection in sport. The Thematic WGs on “Sport and Gender” and “Child & Youth Development” should work closely together on these issues. • Gender is not only about sexual harassment about girls and women but also boys. There is a lack of research/data done in that regard.

FACILITATING SOCIAL SUPPORT AND INCLUSION (Agenda point 6 ii)

Sport can give women and girls access to safe and sanctioned public spaces, allowing them to get together, develop social networks that extend beyond their families, discuss problems and enjoy freedom of movement. The aim is to shift gender norms that underpin and reinforce the social exclusion of girls and women.

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Terhi HEINILÄ (Director of the International Working Group on Women and Sport) on 'Empowering Women - Advancing Sport’

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport (1994) and adopted by the International WG on Women and Sport (257 organizations that have notified that). • Mentioned publication IPC Women in Sport Leadership Toolkit: Increasing Opportunities for Women in Paralympic Sport (October 2010).

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENT (Agenda point 6 iii)

Sport offers girls and women important opportunities to acquire skills and develop their leadership capacities. There are still many barriers preventing women from assuming leadership positions. The aim is to lift women and to empower them economically and politically.

8 The Group welcomed the Presentation by Monserrat CONDE (UN Women, Brussels Office; Programme and Policy Officer) on ‘Providing Opportunities for Leadership and Achievement’

Summary of important aspects : • Ms. Michelle BACHELET is the first Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women (position was established in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly). • UN Women have recently been brought attention to the importance of sport to the emancipation of girls and women. UN Women offers to assist to and cooperate with the SDP IWG as they acknowledge the need to use sport in future times. • Introduces thematic priorities :  Women empowerment, economically and politically  Full access to participation; opening spaces for women  Free women and girls from violence  National development plans • Need to build sustainable partnerships to empower women through sport; an important vision for change in both public and private life.

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Astrid AAFJES (Women Win) on 'Empower Girls and Women to achieve their Rights through Sports'

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Three strategic pillars as basis to Women Win’s programmatic work:  Strengthen: invest in influencers, incubate innovators and demonstrate impact  Learn: build tools and pollinate good practices, partner with strategic partners, develop assurance and certification process  International guide to designing guidelines are accessible online on their website under http://guide.womenwin.org/.  Catalyze: inform and engage stakeholders, influence policies and practices and build a movement that mobilize resources. • Developed a universal ‘Code of Conduct’ to address sexual arrestment in Sport for Development.

VIII. REVIEW OF OTHER THEMATIC ISSUES (Agenda item 7)

I. ‘SPOR AND PEACE’

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Prof Marion KEIM LEES (University of the Western Cape, Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Sport Science and Development, Director) on 'Networking for Sport, Development and Peace'

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Academics should play a more coordinated role in SDP:  To inform and evaluate government policies for SDP.  Improvement of implementation and meeting of goals of international protocols.  Assisting in building cooperative governance.

9 The Group welcomed the Intervention by Andrey KURGUZOV (Ministry for Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy, Russia)

The intervention can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • In 2005 the Russian Federation hosted the International Conference ‘Sport and Peace’. The forum marked a significant step in promoting peace, cooperation and understanding in connection of sport/physical culture amongst political leaders, heads of countries/cities and NOCs. • Recently Russia adopted a nine-year federal strategy for the development of physical culture and sport till 2020. The new Russian sport strategy marks an important policy shift away from a focus on elite sports towards ‘Sport for All’.

II. ‘SPORT AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES’

The Group welcomed the Intervention by Michael McWHINNEY (Canadian Heritage, International Sport Unit, International Sport for Development) and Andre COLLINS (TTASPE)

The intervention can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Sport Canada developed the Policy on Sport for Persons with a Disability (2006), which envisions the full and active participation of persons with a disability in Canadian sport. • Sport Canada has created the Sport Participation Development Programme (SPDP), which includes a focus on sport participation for Persons with Disabilities.  The Canadian Paralympic Committee established the Changing Minds, Changing Lives (CMCL) programme. More information available under http://www.paralympic.ca/en/Programs/Changing-Minds-Changing-Lives.html .  Sport Canada is a long-time funder of Special Olympics Canada (SOC) and the Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA). • Canada looks forward to participating in the Thematic WG on ‘Sport and Persons with Disabilities’. • Sport for Persons with Disability Initiatives in the Caribbean :  Commonwealth Games Association of Canada (CGC) has remained committed to goals of the Canadian Government as it pertains to Sport for Persons with Disabilities and has demonstrated this in the international initiatives supported by its International Development through Sport Unit (IDS).  In 2008, CGC in collaboration with TTASPE and the Ministry of Sport & Youth Affairs Trinidad & Tobago began the process of restructuring the Paralympic Committee of Trinidad & Tobago (PAROTT).

III. ‘SPORT AND HEALTH’

Senegal expressed an interest in chairing the Thematic WG on ‘Sport and Health’.

IX. MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION: developing indicators, collecting data, disseminating information (Agenda item 8)

As more and more initiatives are implemented in the field of SDP by both governments and NGOs, the importance of monitoring implementation becomes more crucial. Sport related intervention programmes need analyses on the process/impact as well as the development of indicators and the collection of data. SDP IWG participants were encouraged to share any policy documents and programmes that outline best practice examples that could be useful to other governments.

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The Group welcomed the Presentation by Stanislas FROSSARD (Council of Europe, Sport Department; Executive Secretary of Epas) on 'Monitoring Implementation - Developing indicators, collecting data, disseminating information'

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • The Council of Europe (CoE) is focusing on:  Standard setting (treaties and recommendations),  Monitoring • Adoption of best standards and implementation • Creation of a visible process • Methods such as questionnaires, visits, self-assessment-reports, hearings, etc. • Types of monitoring: standing/ad hoc, compulsory/volunteer, all countries/targeted countries  Assistance (studies, political conferences and seminars/handbooks) • Proposals on monitoring:  Help to identify countries for case studies and possibly collect information  Support the SDP IWG Secretariat to collect data in Europe on issues where there is a CoE Standard and a UN Policy paper  Use the SDP IWG to share results and promote issues at European level  Draw the attention of our members on SDP IWG/UNOSDP projects

The Group has been informed that Prof Dr Margaret TALBOT (International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education [ICSSPE], President) prepared a briefing paper on ‘Monitoring and Evaluation, Impact Measurement’ which was provided at the entrance of the meeting room for all participants and can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

X. BUILDING CAPACITY TO SUPPORT POLICY DEVELOPMENT (Agenda item 9)

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Prof Bruce KIDD (Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport [CABOS], Chair) on 'Building capacity to support policy development within Sport for Development and Peace’

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • To ensure effective SDP governments require among others:  Legislation that addresses the particular needs of the population,  Comprehensive policies and programmes, to realize policy objectives  Competent delivery mechanisms (e.g. safe facilities, well-trained staff, etc.),  Adequate, sustainable funding  Appropriate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) • To strengthen capacity , governments must develop multi-year plans that: 1) Increase and strengthen leadership, 2) increase the number, quality and accessibility of facilities, 3) increase the effectiveness of programming and 4) transparently monitor and evaluate outcomes. • M&E can be conducted in three levels of assessment: 1) Inputs and activities (what was done), 2) Outcomes (immediate results) and 3) Impact (the ultimate contribution of SDP to the life chances of participants).

11 The Group welcomed the Presentation by Nick PINK (UK Sport, International Development Adviser) on 'Building Capacity to support Policy Development'

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • Outcomes of UK Sport’s objectives  Value and fundamental right of participation in community sport, play and PE is recognized by key stakeholders  Improved structures and leadership for organizational effectiveness in order to deliver quality community sport, play and PE. • India – Development of PE: Engagement of Education Ministry and agreement of need to build capacity in primary education. • Tanzania – National Sports Leadership  Conducted by the National Sports Council (in 2009); core part of Strategic Sports Plan  Aimed at delivering youth leadership training to adults/young people and has been delivered to schools, teacher training colleges and sports associations

The Group welcomed the Presentation by Lindsay GLASSCO (Right to Play International, Global Director, Policy & Strategic Initiatives) on the ‘International Day on Sport and Play’

The presentation can be downloaded under https://www.yousendit.com/download/YTY4eFlkNmNoMld4dnc9PQ .

Summary of important aspects : • UNOSDP will look into the possibility to bring the proposal of an “International Day on Sport and Play” forward within the UN system and other partners.

XI. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

The Group agreed that the Secretariat will send out the Action Plan on “Sport and Gender” for amendments. Participants had time to comment and return them till Friday, 10 June 2011. Participants will also receive the list of participants, the updated version of the “Governing Principles - Rules of Procedure”, the group photo, and access to the presentations of the speakers.

The Group also agreed that future plenary sessions should focus more on actions on a working level. The proposal was brought forward to organize the third Plenary Session 2012 for two days and spend half a day on each topic. Involvement and input from speakers is still greatly appreciated.

XII. ANY OTHER BUISNESS (Agenda item 11)

Participants of the SDP IWG are encouraged to use the International Platform on Sport and Development to list upcoming events of their organizations: http://www.sportanddev.org/ .

XIII. CLOSING OF THE MEETING (Agenda item 12)

The SDP IWG agreed that cooperation with the Council of Europe, CABOS and other organizations is valuable in order to share solid data. The Secretariat will look into the possibility to share data and best practices on the UNOSDP website. The meeting concluded with thanks to the Chair, Vice-chair and the Secretariat and to the participants and encouragement to more governments to chair the remaining Thematic WGs.

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