dic.02.2007

The first edition of the “Peace and Sport” international forum will be held in Monaco from December 5th to 7th 2007. The Forum is designed to make a tangible contribution to the development of peace through sport around the world.

Run under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the “Peace and Sport” Annual Forum is a unique international gathering which enables political, sporting and economic authorities to discuss a common issue: how can sport help connect communities and better deal with their differences?

Heads of state, representatives of world sport governance, the World Olympians Association, strategic and financial partners, sport experts and NGOs are expected in Monaco.

The forum will encourage the exchange between particpants on 3 major themes: Sport and post conflict areas, Sport and Poverty in the world, Sport – a stairway to citizenship.

Objectives of the forum are:

  • Facilitate exchange
  • List and identify future Local-Based Projects
  • Present best practice case studies
  • Report on ongoing projects
  • Develop an active network