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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SPORT AND RECREATION REPORT OF A STUDY TOUR VISIT TO GERMANY

1. Background

The Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation undertook a study tour visit to Germany in order to gather more facts on the challenges they encountered in their last lap of preparations for 2006 FIFA World Cup. The Committee intends to vigorously playa vital role as watchdog over the entities they practice oversight on with valuable and informative facts. The visit took place from 23 to 29 April 2006.

2. The main objectives were:

- What plans are in place for building of infrastructures, especially stadiums?

- What legislation is in place and what impact it has towards the preparations?

- What plans are there for the preparation of the national team?

- What are the plans for mobilizing effective local support?

· Mass Participation Programme - to get more insight on the programme.

· School sport

· How does the government coordinate the federations?

· The functions of local government

· The role-played by government and legislature specifically with the funds

allocated to them and how are the funds accounted by government.

3.Composition of the multiparty delegation was as follows:

1. Mr. B M Komphela ANC (Chairperson and leader of delegation)

2. Mr. C T Frolick (ANC)
3, Ms D M Morobi (ANC)
4. Mr. T D Lee (DA)
5. Mr. B W Dhlamini (IFP)
6. Ms N Mbuqe (Committee Secretary)

4. Structure of the report
The report reflects the activities undertaken by the delegation in relation to the objectives with various presentations made to the delegates by the various stakeholders, site visits, formal interactions and experiences identified by the Committee during the visit.

The delegation was joined by senior officials of different government departments involved in the preparations of the FIF A World Cup led by Dr J Phaahla, Director General for 2010 government Local Organising Committee.

5. Findings
CITY OF MUNICH

5.1 Meeting with Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV)

The meeting was to find out how transport system has been planned, constructed and finalised, who funded the project and the duration of construction. This organisation was found in 1972 during the Olympic Games held in Germany. The kind of operation is only known in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Presently there are thousands of people viewing the stadium using public transport and there are also games played every two weeks.

Compared to 1974 World Cup, this one has become a global spectacle that brings entirely different logistical challenges. It is viewed that not only the increased number of spectators will present challenges, but also numerous representatives from the written press and the broadcast media, for whom support, information and transport services must be provided. The public transport system in Munich will cover the city and eight surrounding rural districts.

There are three levels of transport systems:

• Public authority, which order transport and pays.
• Management companies that coordinates and plans
• Operating companies (58)

MVV consists of more than 50 different transport companies. This network is made up of Deutsche Bahn's ten suburban railway lines and national rail's 13 branches, which provides direct access from across the region to the city centre. The principle features of transport are: network; timetable where all transport types are condensed in and tariff that is one ticket valid for all means of transport. Times of train and bus schedule must be shown on timetable as well as the date of each game. MVV was introduced through legislation in 1996 divided into two (i) MVG for city buses and RVO for rural transport. Tourists transported per annum are approximately 70 million. Busses are safe and they are constantly tested. Passengers per day is 1,8 million according to statistics.

MVV also has eight high-performance underground lines in the City of Munich operated by the Munich Transport Company. 10 tramlines, around 70 city bus routes and over 210 regional bus routes, complement the network. Taxis are private sector and not linked to transport system. There will be more than 150 TV stations based in Munich for the opening match. The total World Cup matches to be played in Munich are six. The stadium has a parking space for 11 000 cars and 350 busses. Munich's Allianz-Arena stadium will be used as the venue. The Allianz-Arena is where the clubs FC Bayem Munchen and TSV 1860 Munchen hold their matches.

The project has one-year trial run of transporting people to the stadium and train schedules were taken into consideration on what could be possible challenges. The minimum period for building a stadium is three years. The delegation sought clarity on guarantees given by departments to FIF A through host city agreements on how are they managed. Furthermore, the relationship between the host city and federal government e.g. security or marketing rights was another concern from the delegation. These concerns were to be addressed by other different presenters.

5.2 Meeting with Munich Municipality - addressed by deputy mayor and Ms Henriette Wagerle- Coordination office of the Soccer World Cup.
Ms Waegerle briefed the delegation on various aspects and gave intensive information and advices. FIF A congress will takes place in Germany two days before the opening. The new regulation of FIFA provides that the host country's team plays in the opening game. 1 to 2 billion spectators are expected around the world and the final game will be played in Berlin. Games will be played in twelve cities. They commended the delegation for the visit because Germany made a mistake of not visiting Korea-Japan after they hosted to get first hand information on challenges, successes and failures. Because Tokyo people did not have tickets and they celebrated in the streets but Germany would be offering Olympic Park for 20 to 30 000 people to watch the game on a big screen, with music, food and drink. FIFA does not allow a stadium to be named after the sponsors but to reflect as FIF A WORLD CUP STADIUM.

FIFA pays for technical support for the game as follows:

• Tickets
• Official sponsors
• Security
• Media
• FIF A employs - the host city subscribes.

The deputy mayor informed the delegation that FIF A gives late information on protocol issues, the Federal Government was also told at a very late stage to bring protocol concept. The advice given to the delegation was that each host city must get information from FIF A about the steps of handling protocol issues. More information was to be shared during FIFA congress that is to take place before the World Cup. A day before the game the city will have reception for FIFA delegation. The host city should know exactly who will be involve in the congress and must insist on what each city must do in terms of host city dressing or having flags in public places and lamp posts which is one of FIFA regulations. It is not clear when FIFA gives instructions on the terms they use during signing of contracts.

One of the biggest challenges is ticketing. Federal Government will want to know whether they will buy tickets or have them free. Each host city must buy 2400 tickets within two weeks and have to choose within those two weeks how to use them. Tickets have to be personalised which is problematic because one has to have all information of the person to put it on the system. It takes time to issue tickets when information has been submitted.

Munich learnt how to welcome guests during Lisbon Euro Games and decided to do the same with Munich. Cities have rights to decide their policies and government here is very independent.

National security plan is in place and the highest security official decides on what to do in cases of danger and emergency. They are trained for disaster plan e.g. when hooligans fight or during terrorism acts. There will be 175 check points before one goes through the stadium but for Olympic Park where public viewing will take place, it would not be easy to have tight security due to the nature of celebrations envisaged. The City of Munich will pay for tight checkpoints and its very expensive.

The delegation was also advised that it must be the country's prerogative to decide on what to do with the fans not FIF A. The host country must think of the capacity of hotels for accommodating fans from other regions or countries. The police must guarantee security. One of the benefits for the country is to showcase it and boost in economy. In Germany they had to provide for five training fields in five weeks and then close it for some time and no advertisements would take place in those venues. FIF A looks at the stadium, designs its own needs and advise on what to be there and not to be there.

The delegation was warned of FIFA treaties, as they don't want to join hands with the hosting city. Marketing is in the hands of FIF A and only sponsors from FIF A are used. The city must work closely with FIF A to avoid conflict and the stadiums must only use World Cup name not sponsorship name, Allianz Arena Stadium was built for E340 million by the two clubs that own it. FIFA provides volunteers and LOC train them. There are Federal Rights; State Rights, City Rights and FIF A Rights.

FIFA headquarters emphasises on bid campaigns with certain strategies. Strategies to hold major events are based on technical environment, architectural and emotional impact. LOC is not involved in TV and Hospitality Rights, that is FIF A's responsibility. FIFA requirements for stadium are:

• Seat capacity
• Hospitality requirements
• Media requirements
• Marketing (clean site)
• Transport and parking. The local, regional and federal government have spent a total of 288 million euros to improve traffic access and link the arena to the A9 and A99 freeways and to the city's subway network. The use of stadium parking facilities will be restricted during the tournament. However, the use of public transport to get to and from the stadium is included in the price of match tickets. Subway trains will arrive at the stadium every two-and-a-half minute.

Marketing structure

• 15 official partners
• 6 national suppliers
• 12 FIFA cities. Provinces have no marketing rights or to directly associate themselves with FIFA. The government has to guarantee that the event happens. Federal Government has four components in its host concept.

5.3 Bavarian Provincial Parliament

The provincial Parliament has 180 Members of Parliament. Christian Democratic Union has 124 members; Social Democratic Party has 41 and Alliance Green has 15 members. Christian Democratic Union owns tywo-thirds majority. There are 12 different committees corresponding to individual ministries. There are two days for plenary sessions monthly and the session starts on Tuesday in the afternoon to Wednesday evening or sometimes Thursday afternoon to Friday evening. Portfolio Committees sometimes meet jointly. Female percentage is 26 for MPs but numbers differ from each political and in the case of Alliance Green, the constitution is six females and six males.

After the leader of the delegation gave details of the visit, the chairperson of the portfolio committee informed the delegation that building of infrastructure is government’s responsibility and government must co-operate. Germany has underground transport system, which is partially financed by the Federal Government and provincial Parliament. Bavarian Parliament also took a decision that if they build roads, they cannot invest that money on other infrastructures. Rural areas have other priorities that are different from the city ones but the city is happy to support those priorities.

The delegation was advised to prepare for the event years in advance to achieve the best results. The schools played a major role in preparing the kids to welcome, own and feel proud of the event.

Questions from the delegation

• What preparations did provincial government do in planning for transport?
• Is the state government and Munich city have a committee to discuss plans?
• In terms of laws or FIFA requirements, are there any conflicts with compliance?
• Marketing
• How were government activities overseen by Parliament?
• What are the responsibilities for safety and security?

Responses to the delegation

• It was cooperation of Bavarian state and the City of Munich who contributed. City responsibility for planning and National Authority gives approval. He Federal government in Germany manages water and transport.
• In Munich and Nurnberg there is a problem of city relating to commuting and last year was a problem with factory outlet. City of Munich has 40% of vote in the regional planning and rezoning of houses development. Votes

from regions have the majority in deciding for the projects. Bavaria has rural development programmes but the only conflict is the interest of rural people versus urban people. The major event cannot take place in rural areas due to many factors.

• There are differences regarding content of Internet e.g. some view pornography as art while others see otherwise.
• Marketing is all about representing the country. Certain images are seen but not enough because the country would like to show how modem the country is and worthy to invest and live in it. Federal government initiated campaign of competition ideas with awards to special projects like art, culture, social as marketing and invention of new ideas.
• Parliament had bad and good experiences at national level, Minister of Sport is responsible and Parliament has Task Force Committee that was created by Ministers of Education; Transport and Economic Affairs. The committee was not successful. As a result there is Parliamentary enquiry to this committee as money was spent without accountability or supporting documents. It was noted that people who are involved in sport and business should come together but politicians must give ftamework but not to be entirely involved.
• There will be close cooperation with different police services. German Air force will be involved for air space protection but soldiers are not to take part. Schools, sports people and interior security must be used.
  
  5.4 Tour of Allianz Arena Stadium

The delegation took time to tour the stadium to gather information on its construction, duration, cost and what is contained inside. The stadium cost 340 million euros and will serve Munich's two local soccer clubs, Bayern Munich and TSV 1860. For the duration of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, the stadium will bear the name FIFA World Cup Stadium Munich not Allianz Arena as it presently known. It is the most modem stadium in Europe. The varying colours that light up the outer skin make the stadium a genuine visual and architectural highlight. It took less than three years to build this architecturally unique arena.

A referendum was held in Bavaria about the stadium. A referendum produced an overwhelming 65,8% majority in favour of the project and 34,2% against. The foundation was laid on 21 October 2002 and handover was on 30 April 2005. the owners are Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 sharing 50% each. The total capacity is 69 901 undercover including executive boxes and business seats. There are 9 800 parking places in four x four storey; the entrance height is 2 metres; 350 coach places and 130 parking spaces for the disabled.

Guaranteeing safety and security of visitors is a major challenge to the city's disaster prevention team. State of the art security standards were observed in building the new stadium and media centre. The emergency services are well prepared for any incidents in the stadium or at the Fan Festival in the Olympic Park. Strict security controls in and around the stadium will ensure the safety of visitors and make sure all matches can run smoothly.

Inside the Arena are the following:

• 28 kiosks; 2 fan-restaurants each with 1 000 seats and press club with 350 seats
• Offices and conference rooms
• Appointed media areas
• a nursery
• 54 ticket counters
• Shopping facilities
• Changing rooms (4 for players i.e. 2 for FC Bayern and 2 for TSV 1860; 4 for coaches and two for referees)
• 2 warm-up rooms and 190 monitors.
• The stadium has seven levels.

Allianz Arena will host the prestigious opening match, three preliminary round games, one quarter final and one semi-final which is a total of six games. The basic shell of the stadium is completed on schedule. The Arena won 2003 German Fire Prevention Award for its outstanding fire prevention plan. The award is the principal accolade in Germany for fire prevention in buildings. Stairway blocks are mounted in all three tiers; the first sliver-grey seats are installed in the executive box area.

The road network round the stadium is completed. The newly built connecting roads will be officially opened on 4 May together with the new underground station. On 17 March 2005 the pitch has been re-laid for the second time.

6. COLOGNE

6.1 Dinner meeting

The delegation met with Dr Schulte and Bern Siefert, former director of sport and Steering Committee member of Cologne Stadium. Dr Schulte has been vice mayor and responsible for youth and sport and international relations in Cologne. He has been the director of construction for the stadium in Cologne. In the beginning more than thirty (30) cities wished to have matches played but later only 16 were selected in the first round and in the second round 12 cities were finally selected with Cologne being one of those. All cities thought that they would benefit if hosting but were later satisfied when responsibilities of hosting were announced. Benefits are to be divided as follows:

1. All matches will be broadcasted through TV, radios and public viewing is very important to accommodate those who cannot afford as this service is free
2. Economic aspect - thousands will come and spend money in the city whether on hotels or food or music, museum etc.
3. This is the first project in the history of football in Cologne and supporters always follow their team. Brazil supporters will stay in one hotel for the rest of the event for the first time in the history of German but will travel to where the team plays but will return to Cologne. The team will be accommodated where they play.
4. To ensure success one has to create certain conditions. Cologne had a stadium before building a new one. FIF A required a stadium with 50 000 spectators. The old one had to be demolished.
   
   
   

After decision of building new stadium for the required capacity, the second decision was to be taken on where to build it. It was decided to build within the city in order to reach transport and avoid more problems and have to see that roads and transport infrastructure is ready. It is important to use public transport and there is tramway station closer to the stadium. The stadium is built for 120m Euros and it can later be used for music festivals etc, but all that must be planned at the beginning. Security forces will be well prepared for hooligans but cannot guarantee 100% safety, as it might not be possible.

Youth camps will be organised during the World Cup as the period will be very hostile to the young people, it's during school holidays. There is law to keep children busy by being offered tasks by local authorities. Sport and leisure activities are organised for youth. Sporting youth is the biggest organisation in Cologne. Youth is trained and project activities are organised for young disadvantaged youth.

Concerns raised by the delegation

The delegation wanted to know if the stadium was literally broken down and if the presenters were involved in the building. Another concern was if the security was involved during the design and building. The response was that everything was broken down except the pitch; it was left as it was. During the construction they had to guarantee 30 000 spectators will be accommodated. Dr Schulte was involved in building and took part in selection of architect but was not involved in designing. Security was involved.

6.2 Meeting with the director events in the City of Cologne

Mr Wieneke informed the delegation that there will be five football matches and will provide wide range of cultural programmes. There will be four different approaches to be followed:

(i) Official programme established by FIFA

(ii) Number of artists to participate will apply to FIFA and FIFA will select from many.

(iii) Cultural activities are organised by FIFA

(iv) Cologne will participate for two official activities i.e. dancing

Cologne wants to establish its own cultural programme and even private actors have organised their own activities. First type of activities are organised by municipalities of Cologne under tremendous difficult conditions, problem was finance of the private sector and needed sponsors where one has to respect the sponsors rules put by FIF A. FIF A has its own exclusive sponsors and difficult to negotiate with them to accept other sponsors.

Sponsors are limited to cities like Berlin and Munich since they are hosting most of the games and consequences are to take own money to finance own programmes. 500 000 euros was invested to finance cultural own programmes - overall budget E2 400. Compared to other cities Cologne's situation is better in planning and organisation of cultural games. G8 took place here in 1999 organised by the city and 2001 Ice Hockey

Championships, 2005 Youth Catholic Church and 2010 will be Olympic Games for Gays and Lesbians. This kind of games is unusual but important in Cologne.

A dedicated unit should be established to look at the organisation of successful event including security department what the city cannot plan is supporters coming from other places. Security measures is taken into account for people coming in and out of Cologne and public viewing will be organised for those who cannot get tickets. There is high number of spectators expected without tickets and have to deal with that and organised - need to see that they are not violent - need to be prepared. FIF A is in charge of what is happening in the stadium but what happens outside is the city's responsibility. FIF A sponsors were ready to sponsor equipment but the rest is organised by the city.

Interaction/discussion

Concerns

• Who owns the copy right of television e.g. musicians during events?
• How does public viewing work? Is it under FIF A?
• What operational concept is used for security? What strategic plans are in place? Which agencies are involved in planning and what kind of planning is devised?

Responses

• Municipality owns copyrights and during the festival of the Ring, which was organised by a private company, they also had copyrights.
• Public viewing is exclusively by municipality; FlF A has nothing to do with it. One has to respect FIF A rules anyway because other sponsors outside FIF A are not allowed. After addressing FIFA officials it was found that none were prepared to sponsor. The local breweries are allowed to sell their own beer.
• There are two examples of operational concepts, biggest events are represented by Chief of Marathon company and the Director in the municipality as the Chief of Media company, private public partnership company in cooperation with MTV etc. the other is responsible for planning and organising concerning the development of the event. They use network of different actors established years ago and representatives of municipality, police, medical services and transportation. The two bodies will together decide and that is how the event is technically planned and organised.

6.3 Meeting with Head of Department in Cologne Municipality Sport Unit

Mr Sanden has been with the municipality since 1978 coordinating all the media work. For preparations, Cologne will have matches with the following teams; French; Portugal; England; Angola; Ghana; Togo and Sweeden, included in the preparations package is transportation; tourism; volunteer programme; public relations; cultural programme accompanying sport events and public viewing. The times, dates and who will be playing with whom has already been in place.

England has a problem of hooliganism and it must take initiative in preventing that. Hooligans will not be allowed to leave England during the World Cup and that can be easily controlled because of the island, they cannot drive through. The most interesting thing is that when the country is accommodating supporters, supporters pay but when accommodating a team, that country pays for the team. Supporters are coming in more numbers than a team so the country gains. The name of the stadium must also change from Rhein Energie Stadion Koln to FIFA WM Stadion Koln. There is publicity free area around the stadium.

FIFA controls and check all the moves. It is impossible to work with professionals only when organising because they are very expensive but using volunteers is the best, volunteers should be available for information to assist visitors. No one is allowed to sell any product not approved by FIFA even in the car park.

Benefits - it is worth hosting the World Cup event for improvement of infrastructures e.g. new highways are long term benefits that need to be convincing the people about. Gate systems are sophisticated. In dealing with transport difficulties a new system has been established with colour codes symbolising car parks and entrances to the stadium.

Volunteer programme - there are two types, one with FIFA officials and the other one with municipality officials. FIFA officials are available only during the matches. Cologne volunteers do much work in the city. The delegation was advised to convince FIFA to send volunteers that would stay for the whole period of the event. Also students studying sport should be used and motivated to assist.

Tourism - 5 000 Brazilian supporters have already booked their accommodation in Cologne. The reason for accommodating Brazilians is that Cologne and Brazil share several similarities. All 64 matches can be viewed in a giant big screen in the public viewing areas.

6.4 Meeting with the FIFA official organiser (LOC)

Mr Krause noted that there is an outer parameter around the stadium that will be closed from 28 May till 8 June for security reasons. There is an area for 250 journalists. All journalists will travel to other venues after 27 June, which is the last match to be played in Cologne. A small facility will be provided for journalists to transmit to their cities. Germany is obliged to build media centre to each stadium. Clarity was sought on whether hospitals are going to be accredited or going to have spare beds for emergencies.

The response was that 20 beds must be reserved. A medical officer will be in the stadium with three beds and those who could be badly injured will be transported to the clinic. FIF A provides medical officers with information on health regulations and requirements inside the stadiums. VIP areas have a small area for medical assistance regarding First Aid. LOC is responsible for security and also in charge of transporting FIF A VIPs. German Railway Company built new transport infrastructure joining to the city centre and Tramway added more lines.

6.5 MEETING WITH - ARD OFFICIAL BROADCASTER

This is the largest TV centre, a living legend and will be covering all first division of soccer leagues. FIFA and Germany Organising Committee focus on the opening now. SA delegation was urged to negotiate with FIFA now because it is impossible for FIFA to put prices for the tickets so high taking into account the high enthusiasm of township soccer lovers. It is much important to fight for the event not to leave it to FIFA and have to bargain with FIFA sooner than later.

2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup's success depends on the handling of football not being party political but be an international event. HBS is a world broadcast that is experienced and successful and it will produce international signal as mandated by FIFA.

6.6 Meeting with the Under-secretary in the sport museum - Manfred Palmen

This museum ensures transfer of knowledge in preparation of the World Cup. The aim is to present the area as friendly, tolerant and well-organised people and the success will depend on each citizen of the country. There will be music programmes organised from local to abroad artists to entertain in public viewing areas. A guide is produced and distributed in English and German with dates, timetables for transport and cultural programmes tree of charge and additional information could be downloaded in the website.

FIFA protects its official sponsors as they pay high amounts. There has been discussion on extension of shopping hours during the event and protection against disaster and security have all been involved.

7. BERLIN

7.1 Meeting with the Minister of Transport

Dr Grossman is a member of Federal Government, holding a position as the State Secretary. There was 3, 7bn euros made available for expansion of railway network and railway station that will be finished in May. The strategy devised was to bring visitors/foreigners who are not familiar with the area quicker and easier to the stadium. Fans will have a colour symbolises where the seat is and the area of entrance. Guests are expected to reach stadium by means of public transport at their thousands. Basic minimum requirement is to have at least 50% of guests to public transport without paying extra.

In the presentation it was stated that approximately 3 million tickets expected on project of building for spectators but those who wanted to stand were not allowed due to security reasons and FIF A rules. Stadium here is divided into four colours according to the tickets. Cars and buses also have different colours for parking. Navigation system should be switched off and everybody must use the road prepared.

Every station is renovated and reconstructed; transport infrastructure was completed in November 2005 with lanes widened to six. Host cities, Federal Government and provinces did refurbishment.

7.2 Meeting at SA Embassy with the Minister of Interior and Sport (Coordinator of 2006 of the Federal Government), Dr G Rosenthal (Security Commissioner) and Mr B Schiphorst (FIF A Organising Committee member)

The Minister congratulated the delegation on the Freedom Day and appreciated the invitation to share the information on the preparation. The Minister played the key role in organising and coordinating. Guarantees given to FIF A should be arranged as criteria. Preparations were finished by 2005 most of them. Berlin will host most games including the final match.

Dr G Rosenthal briefed the delegation on security as important aspect referring to the experience of 1972 Olympic Games. Preparations started in 2001 and the main challenge was how to divide the tasks between government and private organisations. The government is working closely with the private sector. A national concept was developed on security in May 2005 and was put in practise during the Federation's Cup. Hooliganism will be prevented at an early stage but there is no specific phenomenon to deal with organised crime. It is expected that crime like theft will be a big issue in pubic viewing areas.

Crime is viewed as should be fought at international level. There are 31 close corporation with countries that would be visiting Germany. International Corporation will mean 500 police from foreign states to assist Germany. There are 400 public viewing areas organised for non-ticket holders.

Foreign affairs - members of eleven countries would need visas, players and those accompanying will get visas easy. Ticket holders will organise visas on normal procedure with embassies in their countries. A concept is also developed with the Ministry of Interior on issuing of visas and procedures for meeting guests has been agreed upon. Foreign office will be responsible for meeting high-ranking guests. Organisational committee is not part of Federal Government but have good relations. Tickets are limited and are purchased through the Internet, which is deemed a fair practice. Anticipated challenge is traffic as flights and buses cannot be projected.

Concerns raised and clarity sought by the delegation

• What mechanism is in place in challenges of protecting national interests fTom FIF A put by Local Organising Committee in dealing with youth that would be interested in playing soccer in huge numbers after the World Cup.
• In terms of visas, how have you organised with medical companies?
• How early was protocol concept drawn? Who drew the parameters?
• Any different plans to fast track visas for fans with or without tickets?
• How long was the winning national team prepared? What were the development initiatives?
  
  

Responses

• FIF A has exclusive sponsors that will be advertising in the stadium and those complaining might have not understood or read the contract.
• Confederation Cup was the initial preparation for the team. National association requested Premier League too find youth clubs and has worked out good. National Football Association will reap good harvest out the cup.

7.3 Meeting with Mr Palme - Frankfurt national Coordinating Committee member

Mr Palme has been responsible for general project management and the country started bidding in 1973. In 1997 on 1 October, a meeting of 24 potential host cities took place in Frankfurt. Local Organising Committee's philosophy is "A time to make mends". Vat out of ticketing is approximately e30m. All pitches will be renewed by mid May to prepare the turfs for the stadium. There is also an amount of 30m euros from the Federal Government for Arts and Culture Programmes. Overall budget for organising committee is 430m euros from ticketing and contributions and from FIFA and national suppliers is 170m euros.

The main challenge is to focus on the key tasks, which are fulfilment of contractual commitments; creation of a special atmosphere or international presentation of a country; budget planning, which is very difficult to project and to reach economic targets. Matches are evenly spread all over Germany.

8. Conclusion

The delegation viewed the visit as an eye opening experience. As the delegation learnt from France visit that FIF A constantly changes regulations, the visit to German would put South America in a better position even in rectifying the mistaken done by German in not visiting Korea-Japan. The delegation appreciates the honesty and enthusiasm of the Germans in sharing crucial information that is going to enhance the preparedness of the different departments.

9. Key findings

• Coverage of the game by big screens for poor communities and those who cannot afford tickets is important. The importance of having public viewing area where access is easy and transport is available to all should be taken into cognisance by the host cities.
• Preparations for the World Cup should be communicated through all the people of the country including disadvantaged communities for buy-in and ownership of the event. The event would focus mainly on showcasing the country and bringing the country together.
• Constant change of regulations by FIF A for the hosting country is a concern. And the host cities should clearly understand the contracts between them and FIF A.
  
  

10. Recommendations
Discussed at the meeting