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From the International Platform on Sport and Development:
What is Sport and Development?
‘Sport & Development’ refers to the use of sport as a tool for development and peace.
Actors in sport, academia, private sector, non-profit and non-governmental organisations, government agencies, UN agencies and international organisations, the media, the general public as well as young people are increasingly interested in the potential of sport as a tool to reach personal, community, national and international development objectives. They are also interested in how sport can be used as a tool for addressing some of the challenges that arise from humanitarian crises and in conflict and post-conflict settings.
As sport becomes increasingly part of humanitarian and development work, as well as a part of the corporate social responsibility practices of some private sector actors, interested parties are anxious to explore the potential, as well as the limitations, of sport in their work.
For these very different actors to understand each other better, it becomes necessary to develop common definitions and frameworks for action in order to improve practice.
The opportunity to use sport and play to create a better world is limited only by our belief in and the power of our imaginations. Every day, more creative uses of play are sprouting all over the world. As these individual, often isolated initiatives develop, so too will the need for an infrastructure to support, enhance, link and promote these activities and activists. The IPSD seeks to provide this kind of support. To read more about the International Platform’s mission and values, follow the link below…
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Vision, Mission, Goals
Over the last few years, sport has increasingly gained recognition as an effective means of achieving development goals. The International Platform on Sport & Development (the ‘Platform’) is a website entirely dedicated to the thematic field of Sport & Development. It was initiated after the first International Conference on Sport and Development was held in Magglingen, Switzerland in 2003.
For the purposes of the Platform, Sport is defined as:
“all forms of physical activity that contribute to physical fitness, mental well- being and social interaction, such as play, recreation, organised or competitive sport, and indigenous sports and games” (adapted definition given in the European Sports Charter).
Development is broadly understood as “processes that enlarge people’s choices” – a definition used by the United Nations.
The Platform is a collaborative initiative supported and governed by a diverse set of stakeholders who are committed to contributing to the field of Sport & Development. The stakeholders support the strategic framework (vision, mission, goals, and target groups) of the Platform.
Vision
The stakeholders of this Platform work together to enhance the profile, credibility, and effectiveness of using sport as a tool for development.
Mission
The Platform provides a hub for sharing knowledge, building good practice, facilitating coordination and fostering partnerships between and within the different stakeholders.
Goals
* Goal #1: Increase the visibility of sport’s development potential among the target groups of the Platform
* Goal #2: Contribute to improving Sport & Development practice
* Goal #3: Encourage dialogue and partnerships and facilitate strategic alliances
Target Groups
The Platform is targeted towards:
* Development agencies / Donor organisations (bilateral, multilateral, governmental, NGOs) / Governments;
* Sports sector / Sports federations / Athletes;
* Practitioners / Implementing NGOs / Coaches;
* Private sector;
* Researchers;
* Youth and volunteers;
* The Media.
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