Enhancing the Contribution of Sport to the Sustainable Development Goals

Dr Iain Lindsey is Lecturer in Sport in the School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University. Dr Lindsey has extensively researched Sport for Development in a number of different African contexts, and his interests also include analysis of youth sport policies and practices in the United Kingdom. Professor Tony Chapman is Director of Policy & Practice at St Chad's College, Durham University. Professor Chapman's current interests focus on evaluation of the social impact of youth programmes and upon interactions between the public sector and voluntary sector.

• List of figuresList of tablesList of boxesAbbreviations and acronymsExecutive summaryContributors1 Sport and the Sustainable Development Goals1.1 Introduction1.2 Sport and sustainable development: Existing contributions to policy and practice1.3 Commonwealth policy guidance for sport and sustainable developmentReferencesWebsiteResourcesSection I - Sustainable Development Goal 17: Strengthen the Means of Implementation and Revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development2 Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal 17 Reference3 Means of Implementation (SDG 17)3.1 Introduction3.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets3.3 Enhancing collective impact: A framework for sport and development policy options3.4 Concluding implications for policy-makersReferences4 Measuring Progress: Data, Monitoring and Accountability (SDG 17)4.1 Introduction4.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets4.3 Methods for measuring and assessing the impact of sport-based approaches4.4 Concluding implications for policy-makersReferencesSection II - Sport and Sustainable Development5 Introduction to Sport and Sustainable Development References6 Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-being for All, at All Ages (SDG 3)6.1 Introduction6.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets6.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 3References7 Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All (SDG 4)7.1 Introduction7.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets7.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 4References8 Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls (SDG 5)8.1 Introduction8.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets8.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 5References9 Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All (SDG 8)9.1 Introduction9.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets9.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 8References10 Make Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable (SDG 11)10.1 Introduction10.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets10.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal11 References11 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 Introduction11.2 Analysis of sport and specific SDG targets11.3 The means of implementation: Policy options for Sustainable Development Goal 16NoteReferencesAppendixConsultationCommonwealth Advisory Body on Sport