What role can sport play in promoting democracy and diplomacy, and how can we democratise the sport for development sector?
In March 2023, sportanddev launched a call for articles on sport and the environment, in partnership with the Swedish Postcode Foundation. You can find the responses below.
Sport is neither democratic, nor undemocratic: it's a platform that can be used to foster both democratic and undemocratic values according to the context.
Major tournaments don't always bring about the positive social change they promise, which creates an opportunity for sport for development organisations to play a...
This article discusses the intersection of sports and democracy, highlighting the importance of ensuring basic needs and promoting equal access to sports resources, while...
Equality regardless of race, ethnicity, religion gender and social status is a fundamental principle of both sport and democracy. Improvements are needed to realise...
The increasing participation and leadership of women in Afghanistan's marathon, which ran from 2015 to 2020, shows the potential of sport to promote equality...
Alberto Agra integrates his expertise and experiences as a lawyer, government official, and public-private partnerships specialist into his role as Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation...