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Prof. Dr. Vilma Cingiene, member of experts group on Sport Statistics Informal meeting of EU Sport Ministers 1 October 2013, Vilnius Doing the best we can, with what we have, where we are Introduction Lithuanian pathway Methodological issues of the Lithuanian SSA compilation Lessons to learn Conclusions/recommendations Holding the rotating Council Presidency we assume certain obligations and rights, and have opportunities to focus on issues of particular national/regional interest Obligation to assume responsibility taking part in processes Challenge for rational assessment of the time, conditions and strive for change Necessity to know the observed reality in order to make responsible decisions in the future Guidelines of Lithuanian sports policy in the EU context Initiative and the meeting of informal expert group ‘Sport Economy’ in Vilnius in November 2007 Origin of ‘Vilnius definition of sport’ On-going participation in the Expert Group on Sport Statistics since 2011 In 2012 important agreement between Physical Education and Sports Department and National Statistics Office (Statistics Lithuania) about the co-operation in the compilation of Sport Satellite Account Financial support from Physical Education and Sport Foundation Internal environment/process: ◦ Mutual understanding among the public institutions, academic community and business ◦ Relations with ministries ◦ Inter-institutional action plan External environment/process: ◦ Conformance with White Paper on Sport (2007), Communication on Sport (2011), outcomes of XG on Sport Statistics Integrated studies of Economic science: “development trends of separate economic sectors and impact on Lithuania's economic growth” (Vasiliauskas, 2012) Research centres: ◦ Economic research centre: one study in sport sector (2007-2009) ◦ Lithuanian Free Market Institute ◦ Economic consultancy and research ◦ Market research company RAIT ◦ Public opinion and market research institution VILMORUS, etc. National Statistics Office does not have research and analysis department Economic study Basketball in Lithuania: entertainment, religion or business? (2013) Two main sources of sport sector information: ◦ Sports participation studies (2011, 2007, 2011). Lithuanian Sport Information Centre ◦ Study of Sports Sector: research report on skill needs. (2008). Vilnius Statistical data are required for the analysis in order to demonstrate the growing value of sports activity The analysis will allow to evaluate the added value of sports and employment and create the basis for policy making, implementation and evaluation Evaluate, analyze and forecast the expression of sports activities Contributes to the economy by creating part of GDP Retains existing jobs by increasing the added value Creates new jobs through self-employment, innovations and entrepreneurship Has positive effect on other economic sectors, etc. Participation in sport Consumption in sport Of all respondents, N= 1019 33% Lithuanians regularly play or do some sport 50% of Lithuanians go in for sports or exercise 18% Lithuanians sometimes play or do some sport HOW OFTEN DO YOU: PLAY OR DO SOME SPORT, EXERCISE? 2015.07.07RAIT, 2013 2008 2012 Total: LTL 793,9 Total: LTL 854,2 LTL 37,8 (4,7%) LTL 41,7 (4,9%) Year N/R „0“ costs Up to 50 litas Up to 100 litas More than 100 litas 2001 7512 38 37,4 18,27 7,13 2007 3974 61,6 18,7 9,7 4,6 2011 4007 - 81 13 6 * - Sports participation studies, 2001,2007,2011 Is the contribution of sport significant to the Lithuanian economy and to what extent? Current actions Decision: Agreements with national authorities are made that substantiate the need to calculate the contribution of sports to the economy Co-operation: Transparency and reliability of data is ensured by collaboration with National Statistics Office Actions: Initial preliminary statistical data are collected to know the reality and a possibility to accumulate and regularly update / integrate new data is created Agreement: Support to the proposal of XG to use the data of 2008 as the basis for calculations The are calculations for 27 EU countries made by SPeA in 2011 Compilation procedures of six countries were different but had the same common goal – to construct Sport Satellite Account (SSA) Three manuals exit so far: we used the Netherlands example Recommendations by the EU Expert Group on Sport Statistics •Data accessibility, abundance of statistical databases and supplementary studies Experience Experience •Countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Cyprus, Poland, Netherlands •Strong research centres, high level and culture of research, prioritization of primary research data •Country: Germany •What is the best route for Lithuania? Decision •With relatively low level of sport consumption, underestimating the importance of sports as economic factor, limitations of statistical data systems Use of the Vilnius Definition of Sport NACE Rev.2.0 Identification of sport shares within final demand categories Designing Supply and Use table (SUT) 2008 Compilation has been completed under the supervision of National Accounts Manufacturing and trade data Import and export data Supply and Use table (SUT) for 2008 ◦ 78 types of activities related and non-related to sports ◦ 170 product groups (2-3 digit level) Analysis of the Vilnius Definition of Sports according to the specificity of the local market Household consumption statistics Employment statistics, etc. Preliminary statistical data: ◦ Employment – labour cost (NACE Rev.2): In sport sector – 7317,54 EUR (25 266 LTL) In Lithuania – 10 153,21 EUR (35 057 LTL) ◦ Gross value added – 0,5 % ◦ Consumer expenditure – 0,6 % Unified method and instructions of the calculation of SSA is discussed in the XG STAT ◦ The necessity of the supervision by Eurostat for the harmonization of the tools and procedures is needed Lack of scientific and market research in sport sector ◦ Certain understanding and bigger support is necessary from the Government institutions Limited amount of final users (the only PESD) ◦ Information spread and share, wide discussions inside and outside sport sector is needed Make calculation for 5 years (2008-2012) by 2015 sports economic products, production, interim consumption, analyze the period of time, influencing factors, changes, etc. Analyze the effect of external factors and assess fluctuations Forecast the consumption of different products Concentrated networking National Statistics Office actions: ◦ Continue the balance SUT ◦ Finalizing Input-Output table for 2010 (end of 2013) Additional research on: ◦ Private consumption in sport (2013) ◦ Advertisement, sponsoring and media rights Research findings enable to understand a real situation and compare it with other states Co-operation with National Statistics Office is essential, especially when research culture is not sufficient at national level Active participation and networking based on mutual understanding and support is necessary with all stakeholders: inside and outside of sports sector Political decision, support and secure funding are the main prerequisites Thank you for your attention A report was prepared with the support by Natalija Ravinskiene, senior specialist, Department of Educations and Culture Statistics, Lithuanian Statistic Research is funded by the Physical Education and Sport Foundation by the request of the Physical Education and Sport Department under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania