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  • Roger Levermore

    (University of Liverpool, Management School.)

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In an era when traditional engines – or suppliers – of development are being increasingly criticized, sport is being seen by some as a vehicle that can reach communities with messages in a way that politicians, multilateral agencies and NGOs cannot. The list of development-through-sport initiatives is impressive, spanning many aspects of international development, from national development strategies to HIV/AIDS awareness. Those that favour the use of sport in such a manner are quick to point out its qualities. However, the traditional field of development is taking longer to warm to the idea that sport might be an engine that drives development initiatives forward. This paper, the first of three, begins by outlining some of the ways that sport is being used for development. It concludes by noting that these schemes receive insufficient evaluation. The following two papers discuss how these initiatives might be evaluated, and share the results of the evaluation process.

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  • Roger Levermore, 2008. "Sport," Progress in Development Studies, , vol. 8(2), pages 183-190, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:prodev:v:8:y:2008:i:2:p:183-190
    DOI: 10.1177/146499340700800204
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