Recommendation 4 Agree S4D programs will engage specific groups within At design More effective targeting of specifically communities where this is identified as a priority by at risk groups to engage in regular DFAT or within national development strategies. physical activity and address the multiple risk factors of NCDs, women in remote areas and people with disability, will strengthen the effectiveness of PSP. Recommendation 5 The design of the new program will clearly articulate At design and ongoing Agree Clear public diplomacy outcomes and expected foreign, trade, development and public metrics need to be articulated in the diplomacy outcomes and how success will be measured. design of a future program. Recommendation 6 DFAT believes it is important to communicate with a At design and Agree An ongoing media partnership should broad range of stakeholders in partner countries on the procurement be an integral feature of the future value of sport and will work with departmental and program and include media capacity overseas media teams to promote sport for building of Australian and regional development initiatives. DFAT will assess the need for partners, and support for the additional resources to this work. amplification of key development messages to extend aid communication and public diplomacy efforts. Recommendation 7 DFAT is working closely with the managing contractor to Ongoing Agree Effective and sensitive management of support partners through program transition. In future the transition into a new phase of programming, the managing contractor will play a key programming beyond PSP’s current role in program implementation. The role of all partners phase is required. Specifically, the role will be articulated at design. and responsibilities of the MC, and indeed all partners, needs to be clearly articulated at design.
Recommendation 4 More effective targeting of specifically at risk groups to engage in regular physical activity and address the multiple risk factors of NCDs, women in remote areas and people with disability, will strengthen the effectiveness of PSP. Agree S4D programs will engage specific groups within communities where this is identified as a priority by DFAT or within national development strategies. At design Recommendation 5 Clear public diplomacy outcomes and metrics need to be articulated in the design of a future program. Agree The design of the new program will clearly articulate expected foreign, trade, development and public diplomacy outcomes and how success will be measured. At design and ongoing Recommendation 6 An ongoing media partnership should be an integral feature of the future program and include media capacity building of Australian and regional partners, and support for the amplification of key development messages to extend aid communication and public diplomacy efforts. Agree DFAT believes it is important to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders in partner countries on the value of sport and will work with departmental and overseas media teams to promote sport for development initiatives. DFAT will assess the need for additional resources to this work. At design and procurement Recommendation 7 Effective and sensitive management of the transition into a new phase of programming beyond PSP’s current phase is required. Specifically, the role and responsibilities of the MC, and indeed all partners, needs to be clearly articulated at design. Agree DFAT is working closely with the managing contractor to support partners through program transition. In future programming, the managing contractor will play a key role in program implementation. The role of all partners will be articulated at design. Ongoing