Sport is not a new element in development cooperation. It has been used in an ad hoc way to reach development-related objectives as far back as the 1920s.

Physical activity is vital to the holistic development of young people, fostering their physical, social and emotional health. The benefits of sport reach beyond the impact on physical well-being and the value of the educational benefits of sport should not be under-estimated.

This section provides a summary of current thinking on the adaptation of physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities to ensure participation of individuals with a disability from development contexts.

This section provides an overview of the related areas between sport and health. An introduction to the role of sport in enhancing physical and mental well-being is provided.

This topic includes a number of diverse issues relating to sport’s role in economic development in developing countries

This section showcases individual sports and the role these sports can play in achieving the sustainable development goals. Find out more about each sport and the characteristics that can be valuable to development programmes. Learn about projects in the sportanddev community as well as governing bodies, national associations and professional clubs.