Enhancing the Contribution of Sport to the Sustainable Development Goals

Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) recognises the potential contribution of sport to achieving important development objectives, including the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This guide builds on the work of previous Commonwealth publications that have presented analysis of the role of sport in progressing sustainable development. Aimed at governmental policy-makers and other stakeholders, it provides evidenced and balanced policy options to support the effective and cost-efficient contribution of sport towards six prioritised SDGs.
The guide is underpinned by an emphasis towards strengthening the means of implementation and the measurement and evaluation of progress, as emphasised by the SDGs and existing Commonwealth principles. Developed through extensive Commonwealth Secretariat-led consultation with relevant experts and organisations, it represents an important addition to the growing body of SDP publications, guides and research.
Contents
List of figures
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Abbreviations and acronyms
Executive summary
Contributors
1 Sport and the Sustainable Development Goals
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Sport and sustainable development: Existing contributions to policy and practice
1.3 Commonwealth policy guidance for sport and sustainable development
References
Website Resources
Section I - Sustainable Development Goal 17: Strengthen the Means of Implementation and Revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
2 Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal 17
Reference
3 Means of Implementation (SDG 17)
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
3.3 Enhancing collective impact: A framework for sport and development policy options
3.4 Concluding implications for policy-makers
References
4 Measuring Progress: Data, Monitoring and Accountability (SDG 17)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
4.3 Methods for measuring and assessing the impact of sport-based approaches
4.4 Concluding implications for policy-makers
References
Section II - Sport and Sustainable Development
5 Introduction to Sport and Sustainable Development
References
6 Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-being for All, at All Ages (SDG 3)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
6.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 3
References
7 Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All (SDG 4)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
7.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 4
References
8 Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls (SDG 5)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
8.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 5
References
9 Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All (SDG 8)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
9.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 8
References
10 Make Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable (SDG 11)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
10.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 11
References
11 Promote Peaceful and Inclusive Societies for Sustainable Development, Provide Access to Justice for All, and Build Effective, Accountable and Inclusive Institutions at All Levels (SDG 16)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets
11.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 16
Note
References
Appendix
Consultation
Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport
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