Lessons for the SDP community - Interview Questions Title of Study:

Interview Questions Title of Study:

E. Lessons for the SDP community

21. On a global scale MYSA has been as a shining example for the power of sports to attain development goals. Do you think the Sport and Development approach as a whole will lose credibility as a result of such incidences - or the failure to address them?

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22. In the past, well intended development aid projects have sometimes contributed to the increase

inequality. Do you think also sport and development projects can sustain inequality?

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23. Do you think your work or projects in sport and development have ever contributed to the

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24. How do you view the future of the Sport, Development and peace (SDP) movement as a whole?

What are the main challenges?

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25. Is there anything else you want to share?

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Thank you for your participation!

Appendix C: Informed Consent Form

Informed Consent Form

Mr Kurt Wachter, who is a MA researcher at Southampton Solent University, has requested my participation in this research study. The title of the research is: Revisiting North-South partnerships in sport for development: The case of Mathare Youth Sports Association in Kenya

I have been informed that the purpose of the research is twofold. Firstly, it aims to gain an in-depth, critical understanding of partnerships between donors in the North and their sport and development partners in the South. Secondly, the study aims to improve the sustainability of future North-South partnerships and make recommendations relevant for the entire sport and development movement. (yes / no).

My participation involves one-to-one interviews. The one to one interview is scheduled to last for 35- 40 minutes.

I understand that there are no foreseeable risks or discomforts if I agree to participate in the study (yes / no).

I understand that the possible benefits of my participation will include a better understanding of how sport can be utilized for achieving development goals and reducing inequalities between the Global North and the Global South.

(yes / no).

I understand that the results of the research study may be published but my name or identity will not be revealed. In order to maintain confidentiality of my records, Mr. Wachter will use alias.

I have been informed that I will not be compensated for my participation (yes / no).

I have been informed that any questions I have concerning the research study or my participation in it, before or after my consent, will be answered by the investigator Mr Kurt Wachter on the following contact details:

Phone: ++43 699 10754988 (in Austria)

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: FairPlay-VIDC, Moellwaldplatz 5/3, A-1040 Vienna, Austria

(yes / no)

I have read the above information. The nature, demands and possible benefits of the project have been explained to me. I understand what is expected of me and what I expect of the researcher. I also understand that I may withdraw my consent and discontinue participation at any time. In signing this consent form, I am not waiving any legal claims, rights, or remedies. A copy of this consent form will be given to me

(yes / no)

Participant’s Signature………..Date………

I certify that I have explained to the above individual the nature, purpose, and the possible benefits associated with participating in this research study. I have also answered any questions that have been raised, and have witnessed the above signature

(yes / no).

I have provided the participant a copy of the signed consent document (yes / no)

Appendix D: List of Events of MYSA – Strømme Foundation Conflict

Date Event Details / Sources

1996 Strømme Foundation (SF) and MYSA enter a formal

collaboration.

SF becomes the first major development partner / funder of MYSA.

Mid 2007 Appointment of Øyvind Aadland as new Secretary General of the SF.

Online Article18

2008 –

2011 SF reduces MYSA funding by more than 30 %. Sep 2011 A Norwegian couple meet with

Bob Munro and report about age cheating, abuse of under- aged girls by one coach and stealing of scholarship monies within MYSA.

Both organisations receive a letter by the Whistle blower reporting about the allegations.

Norwegian Couple letter to Strømme19

Oct / Nov

2011 After an internal investigation MYSA sends two reports to SF detailing their findings and the actions taken.

MYSA Second report to Strømme on findings and actions taken20

SF started its own investigation Dec 2011 SF announced to put MYSA

funding on hold and demands that MYSA should not attend the next Norway Cup.

Norad scrutinize Strømme Foundation

http://www.bistandsaktuelt.no/nyheter-og-reportasjer/arkiv-nyheter-og- reportasjer/ber-norad-granske-str%C3%B8mmestiftelsen

Dec 2011 At a joint meeting in Nairobi SF and MYSA decide to appoint an investigation team.

Interview with former SF CEO

http://www.bistandsaktuelt.no/nyheter-og-reportasjer/arkiv-nyheter-og- reportasjer/slett-bistandsarbeid-av-str%C3%B8mmestiftelsen

9 Feb

2012 Investigation team completes field survey in Nairobi. The assessment is led by Diane Huffman, an advisor to the Norwegian Olympic Committee Draft Report & MYSA and experts concerns

(Huffman et al. 2012) 1 March

2012 A drafted summary report was presented during a SF board meeting.

“What came out is terrible”, commented Aadland

http://www.bistandsaktuelt.no/nyheter-og-reportasjer/arkiv-nyheter-og- reportasjer/ber-norad-granske-str%C3%B8mmestiftelsen

1 March

2012 The meeting the summary report is sent to MYSA. The report states “70 percent of respondents said that they have a clear perception that sexual harassment takes place in the organization” (2 March in bistandsaktuelt.no)

2 March

2012 SF goes public with accusations (press release) 22/23

March 2012

At a meeting between SF and MYSA in Nairobi MYSA rejects the report as methodological unreliable and unjustified. Both organizations agree to continue their partnership and put the report on confidential

MYSA’s concern about the draft report was based on two external reviews, conducted by SDP expert Prof. Fred Coalter and Ipsos Synovate, a market research company.

MYSA agreed to prepare an action plan addressing

“governance structure, leadership and management, Norway Cup and gender balance at all levels” (SF/MYSA 2012) 18_{http://www.news.integralalliance.co.uk/pi_newsletter.php?action=print&NewsletterID=454} 19 http://www.mysakenya.org/images/stories/Resources/a02%200930%20norwegian%20couple%20letter%20to %20strmme.pdf 20 http://www.mysakenya.org/images/stories/Resources/a04%201121%20mysa%20second%20report%20to%20 strmme%20on%20findings%20and%20actions%20taken.pdf

93 files.

4 April

2012 SF issues a press release reporting about that continuation of the cooperation.

The release states that MYSA will develop an action plan addressing the “challenges” (access via web links on MYSA 2012b)

26 April In a letter to Bob Munro SF informs that they terminate the agreement. SF says the action plan draft would not meet the requirements, in particular on “Board and Management structure”.

SF also “questions about the commitment of MYSA” (access via web links on MYSA 2012b)

26 April

2012 In a letter to SF MYSA rejects the new conditions set by SF and announced not to sign a new partnership agreement

MYSA (2012b)

27 April

2012 SF publishes statement on ending the cooperation with MYSA

The Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet report that SF terminates the partnership with MYSA

9 May

2012 The popular Standard newspaper in Kenya reports about the accusations.

The newspaper refers to a list of incidences where MYSA admits 33 cases of age cheating, sexual abuse etc between 1987 and 2012.

9 May

2012 MYSA letter to NORAD requesting for an independent investigation on the “Stromme Foundation conduct

MYSA (2012b)

12 May

2012 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) women’s representative called on the Government to

investigate the allegations of seuxal abuse of girls.

Standard Newspaper, “Act on sex pest”, published on 15 May 2012 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2000058178/act-on- sex-pests

14 May

2012 The Centre for Rights Education and Awareness(CREAW) in Kenya condemns the alleged sexual exploitation of young girls at MYSA and announced to act.

Standard Newspaper, “Act on sex pest”, published on 15 May 2012

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2000058178/ act-on-sex-pests

May 2012 TV stations in Kenya and Norway report about

allegations; a debate in Kenyan parliament

Youtube -

Appendix E: The Standard Newspaper Article on Allegations

In document North-South partnerships and power relations in sport for development. The case of Mathare Youth Sports Association (Page 89-94)