Developing and advancing leadership within a community is essential for the approach to succeed. Identifying leaders and offering them good prospects is paramount. These leaders become the new 'local experts'. They are responsible for continuing the effort to build capacity in their own and other communities via the SCORE network. In the process, they acquire new skills and experiences that help them serve as role models.

Based on experience, SCORE recognises the following success factors for building lasting capacity:

• Capacity-building should address the needs of the community. SCORE has a 'training menu' and an intervention curriculum that is adapted continuously to meet the specific needs of the community. There is no 'one size fits all'.
• The actual process is the means to guarantee a long-term, lasting effect. Continuous support and coaching are pivotal in this process.
• Capacity-building is crucial at both individual and institutional levels and is conducive to structures within which these individuals operate.
• Such a process requires expertise and quality from the implementing or development organisation and continuous involvement from the partners.
• Local involvement and ownership by the community are essential.
• Partnerships should be with sports structures and organisations, as well as areas outside sports, for example related to development processes, such as with HIV/AIDS specialists.