For my master's I've conducted a research on the potential of sport for development in fostering greater reconciliation within a divided society. I've particularly looked at the case of Ambon, eastern Indonesia in regards to the conflict between muslims and christians. Furthermore, I'm working as a project leader at ISA, an dutch based sport for development NGO, focussing on economic development, peace-building, healthy lifestyle and gender equality amongst youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Jesper Remmen
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Jesper Remmen's Biography
With a background in journalism and masters in conflict studies and interest in the social aspects of sport, I've entered the field of sport for development. Inspired by the many examples of sport's social power, such as during the rugby World Cup in South Africa in 1995 of how football helped ending the civil war in Ivory Coast , but also the way sport fosters inner social, physical and mental development.
I have been a fanatic football player for years and still have a passion for the game. Furthermore I’m interested in playing and watching almost every sport, but in particular basketball, mountain biking and running.
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