Abstract
It is widely acknowledged that there is only limited long-term and systematic research into the effectiveness of sport as a tool for development outcomes. In response the Australian government, through a partnership between the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Australian
Sports Commission (ASC), has invested approximately A$2 million to assess the contribution of sport to development outcomes in the Pacific and build the capacity of partners to deliver effective programmes. This investment underpins
Australia’s commitment to its aid programme, delivering results through evidence-based policy and programmes. This chapter serves as a case study of this initiative, and includes preliminary findings on the contribution of the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) initiative to development objectives in the Pacific, drawing on research and data collected to date.
Sports Commission (ASC), has invested approximately A$2 million to assess the contribution of sport to development outcomes in the Pacific and build the capacity of partners to deliver effective programmes. This investment underpins
Australia’s commitment to its aid programme, delivering results through evidence-based policy and programmes. This chapter serves as a case study of this initiative, and includes preliminary findings on the contribution of the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) initiative to development objectives in the Pacific, drawing on research and data collected to date.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Strengthening sport for development and peace |
| Subtitle of host publication | national policies and strategies |
| Editors | Oliver Dudfield |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Commonwealth Secretariat |
| Pages | 76-83 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781848599123 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781849291187 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |