On the occasion of the 29th TAFISA World Congress 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, TAFISA and the
International Platform on Sport and Development (sportanddev) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership between two of the world's leading organisations in their respective fields.
The agreement establishes a framework for sustained cooperation across a range of shared priorities, including joint advocacy for Sport for All and sport for development policies, cross-promotion of programmes and events, collaborative capacity-building, and joint applications for funding. The two organisations are already working together on
SUCCEED Framework, a global framework dedicated to fostering community empowerment and development through capacity building in Sport for All. Sportanddev contributes to SUCCEED through sportanddev.org and a
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) providing open access resources and learning in four United Nations languages.
The MoU was signed by sportanddev Steering Board Chair Professor Marion Keim and TAFISA President Janez Sodržnik MSc., alongside sportanddev Executive Director Dr Ben Sanders and TAFISA Secretary General Jean-François Laurent.
Reflecting on the significance of the MoU, Janez Sodržnik MSc. shared:
"TAFISA and sportanddev have built a strong relationship over many years through a shared commitment to Sport for All and social impact. This MoU marks an exciting new chapter to strengthen our collaboration and create even greater impact together in the future."
Professor Marion Keim, welcomed the partnership:
"TAFISA is an important organisation with a long history in Sport for All. Sportanddev seeks to break down barriers in access to sport and sport for development. Together we can amplify this impact. We are already working with TAFISA and will strengthen the collaboration."
Together, TAFISA and sportanddev are committed to harnessing the power of sport, physical activity, and traditional games to drive sustainable development, foster social inclusion, and build more peaceful communities around the world.
