Project Impact

Results:

• Enhanced Accessibility and Visibility: SHAPING EU SPORT documented previously scattered policy information into a coherent, interactive format, making EU sport policy more accessible and usable for stakeholders.
• Innovation in Knowledge Transfer: The combination of a website and book introduced new tools for policy learning and intergenerational dialogue.
• Strengthened Networks: The project reinforced cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange among EU institutions, national sport authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Policy Reference Resource: The project outputs serve as a permanent "policy compass" for current and future policymakers and stakeholders.

Impact:

• European Added Value: By documenting the collaborative work of multiple Presidencies and EU institutions, the project highlighted the EU's collective approach to sport governance and fostered a sense of shared values among EU Member States.
• Capacity Building: Stakeholders and consortium members enhanced their capacity to manage, document, and disseminate complex EU-level sport policy information.
• Long-Term Sustainability: The website will remain active, updated, and maintained, ensuring continued access to policy resources, supporting decision-making, and informing future initiatives.
• Innovation and Best Practice: The project's methods, outputs, and interactive tools provide a model for documenting and sharing EU-level policy work in other sectors, demonstrating an effective approach to combining historical research, knowledge management, and digital engagement.

The SHAPING EU SPORT project provides a foundation for continued dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration in European sport, while fostering innovation, transparency, and informed policymaking at both national and EU levels.