During the 5th edition of the Finance in Common Summit in Cape Town, the Coalition for Sustainable Development through Sport reaffirmed its mission: shifting from recognition to concrete, large-scale investments in sport as a driver of social, economic, and environmental progress. 
The FiCS also hosted the inaugural FiCS Sport Investment Forum, underscoring the growing momentum to unlock public and private investments for impactful sport-for-development projects.  

 

Key Strategic Priorities for Advancing Sport as a Major Investment Asset Class

 Legacy of Major Events, Urban Development and Infrastructure Investment

Ensuring long-term impact through climate-resilient, community-driven infrastructures and projects that extends beyond major sporting events.

Global Sport Impact Fund
Unlocking public and private investment to bridge financing gaps, scale impactful projects, and establish sport as a key sector for development finance.

Research & Impact Measurement
Strengthening the evidence base to guide investments, standardize impact measurement, and integrate sport into global development strategies.

 

A Bold Commitment for 2030

The Coalition commits to investing USD 10 billion in inclusive and sustainable sports projects worldwide, leveraging key partnerships and major global events ahead.
The momentum is set, and the call is clear: public financial institutions and partners are invited to join this global movement to make sport a true enabler of sustainable development.

 Read the full joint declaration.