Abstract
Namibian history cannot be written without reflecting on the colonial oppression of the natives at the hands of the German and South African apartheid governments. The aftermath of colonialism brought about high levels of social and economic disparity between various communities. The SWAPO-led government adopted an overarching long-term development strategy and plans in 1990. This plan aimed to reduce poverty; transform the economy; increase economic growth and create job opportunities for the youth and marginalised women. The study has indicated that the Namibian government has recognised sport as a source of unification and a game changer in socio-economic transformation of the country. The study interrogated different aspects and dynamics of sport development, and Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) in both in Namibian and global contexts. This cross-examination aimed to better understand the role of sport within the context of post–colonial independent countries. The study also reflected on the theoretical literature around stakeholder theory and its application within the government sector related to sport. The stakeholder theory provided insight on how sport stakeholder management, collaboration, alignment and configuration can contribute to the optimal delivery of national development priorities. The study opted to use descriptive qualitative research methods such interviews that provided relevant information and data to the study...
D.Com. (Sport Management)