The report of the 1st ILO Workshop on Sport for Development brings together the main issues discussed during the workshop including social dialogue through sport, and the development of partnerships through sport.
Sport, with its universal appeal, brings multiple benefits: not only does it improve health and physical condition, but it also represents a valuable asset in the agenda of sustainable development and in the fight against poverty because it connects people, it brings the best of their motivation into action.
Sport is a central component of the socio-economic development process by creating job opportunities for youth and fostering organizational skills. Combined with education, sport can serve as a concrete, positive alternative to child labor and social exclusion, and as a mobilizing factor for youth.
Sport is a positive way to fight against violence, stress and drug addiction and to improve both national health systems and working conditions by reducing the costs of social protection.
When integrated into long-term goals and targets, and in programs and activities related to the issues of development, sport can be a decisive element for attitudinal changes that contribute to the comprehensive human, socioeconomic development of entire communities.
The ILO/Universitas program is working towards mainstreaming sport into the ILO Decent Work Agenda. The ILO Workshop on Sport for Development originated from the goal of creating an international forum where UN development agencies and the world of sport could meet and share experiences and good practices. During the Workshop, areas of collaboration have been determined, and a new approach concerning sport for development activities has been launched.
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