Sport for Developement - IDB

The report highlights the IDB's efforts in supporting sports-for-development initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean since 2004. It mentions that 18 initiatives have reached over 89,000 people, focusing on areas like employability, health, education, and social inclusion. However, the report points out a lack of solid evidence on the effectiveness of these programs and stresses the importance of better data collection and evaluation. It also identifies the region's low physical activity levels, particularly among disadvantaged groups, and suggests starting small with pilot projects to ensure positive results. To promote physical activity, the report recommends using behavioral economics tools like "nudging" and prioritizing these strategies in the next decade.

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