The International Sport for Development and Peace Association (ISDPA) Advisory Council meeting introduced council members and defined roles. The ISDPA brings together scholars, educators, and practitioners to support research and disseminate knowledge about sport for development and peace. It aims to foster dialogue and idea sharing through annual summits, regional meetings, publications, and education/training programs. The Advisory Council will provide ongoing support and leverage resources, while standing committees will assess research needs in key focus areas like peace, health, and gender. Membership levels include students, professionals, and organizational partnerships.

1. ISDPA Advisory Council Meeting The International Sport for Development and Peace Association (ISDPA)

2. Meeting GoalsAdvisory council members meet one anotherProvide an overview and briefing of the ISDPA Define roles and responsibilities of Advisory Council and other key stakeholdersShare input and feedback about current state and future of ISDPA

3. Introductions

4. Founding Advisory Council MembersAshoka – Cynthia McKinney Drayton Beyond Sport - Alexandra ChalatCARE – Auma Obama Commonwealth Games Canada –Carla ThachukIAYS – Fred EnghICSSPE – Margaret Talbot International Paralympic Committee – Ann Cody Laureus – Ned Wills NBA – Todd Jacobson Play the Game – Jens Anderson Right to Play – Lindsay GlasscoSpecial Olympics – Dave Lenox Sport Accord – Ingrid BeutlerSport and Development Platform –JuttaEngelhardtStreetfootballworld – JurganGriesbackUNESCO – Marcellin Daly UNICEF – Amy FarkasUNOSDP – Eric DienesUp2Us – Megan Bartlett World Economic Forum – Patrick McGee

5. MissionThe International Sport for Development and Peace Association (ISDPA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and enhancing practice within the field of sport for development and peace. The sport for development and peace field addresses the role of sport as a vehicle for social change, with a particular focus on youth, health, peace, disability, gender, human rights.The ISDPA brings together scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakersin order to support, coordinate and disseminate quality academic and field-based research that will assist the further development of the field byFostering an intersection of research, policy and practice. Our approach ensures the long-term involvement and commitment from an array ofindividual experts from diverse professions and backgrounds.

6. GoalsThe ISDPA will enhance research, curriculum, training, workforce development, and professional development so that those involved in this space will better be able to achieve their individual missions with respect to sport for development and peace. In addition, the ISDPA will coordinate evidence-based research and that will support policy developments within the United Nations Sport for Development and Peace International Working Group (UN SDP IWG). It is our hope that the ISDPA community will foster dialogue, idea-sharingand learning related to research and best practices in the field of sport for development and peace. Through our meetings, professional development events, and ongoing working groups, we hope to build a strong sense of community, generate interest in the field, and advance the knowledge and skills of those within it.

7. Activities and Benefits of MembershipAnnual Power of Sport SummitRegional MeetingsTargeted toward regional-, issue-, and disciplinary- specific needs and interestsPublicationsAnnual research journalQuarterly newsletterOnline communicationsEducation and Professional DevelopmentDegree and certificate programsConsulting and technical assistance

8. StructureSecretariat ♣ Administrative Director ♣ Scientific Director ♣ Director of Education and TrainingGeneral Secretary and Executive CommitteeRegionally based? Based on discipline? Other?Appointed by electionAdvisory CouncilAppointed by Secretariat

9. Executive Committee – Roles and Responsibilities Development of regional committeesCoordinating regional meetings with and developing membership among key stakeholdersAssess existing evidence, policy and structures related to SFD practicesSupport development of educational, scientific and policy tools, practices and decisions Support development of university network that will develop and disseminate knowledge

10. Advisory Council – Roles and ResponsibilitiesProvide ongoing support and council to ISDPA and SecretariatLeverage organizational affiliations as resources for ISDPASupport membership development

11. Standing Committees and Interest GroupsStanding Committees – assess research and technical needs of key focus areas of ISDPAPeaceHealthYouth Gender DisabilityHuman Rights

12. Standing Committees and Interest GroupsInterest Groups – communication and collaboration on key issues and themes beyond UNSDP prioritiesMonitoring & evaluation Innovation and entrepreneurshipConsulting and technical assistanceEducation and training

13. MembershipStudent Professional Organizational Level ♣ Non- Profit Membership ♣ Corporate Membership ♣ Supporting Partner Membership ♣ Sustaining Partner Membership ♣ Education and Consulting Partner

14. Comments and Input

15. Next Steps?