Edited collection overview:

Management of Sports Development

Edited By Vassil Girginov, Mathew Dowling

Now in a fully revised and significantly expanded new edition, Management of Sports Development is a complete introduction to the theory, policy and practice of sports development. With a focus on professional knowledge and managerial competencies, this book defines conceptually and semantically the field of sports development and explains how a clear vision, managed processes of change and effective delivery can lead to the best sustainable outcomes for people, communities and sports organisations.

Chapter Six

International Sports Development Policies

By Verity Postlethwaite, David O’Byrne

ABSTRACT

This chapter explores the emergence, development, and contemporary presence of international sport policies, with a focus on the role of governmental and non-governmental organisations’ visions of sports development. This chapter updates and builds upon the work of Aaron Beacom and Roger Levermore (2008) on “International Policy and Sport-in-Development.” It explores the growing importance of sport in international public policy and the influence of global forces on national sport policies. Beyond individual national governments, there are key actors spanning major international non-governmental organisations (such as the United Nations) and transnational sport organisations (such as the IOC and FIFA). These actors, alongside global financial capital and media companies, are linked in varying ways with regional and national public policy frameworks. They seek to shape and manage contrasting visions, goals and delivery mechanisms for international sports development policies.

Great to write this chapter with David and contribute to the updated collection. The book is available across print and digital formats, let me know if you are struggling for access.

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