Qatar Foundation and Wilton Park Dialogue Calls for Global Action on Sport-Driven Social Development
A three-day UK dialogue emphasized female empowerment, inclusion, and systemic reform in the Global South. International leaders gathered at Wilton Park for discussions.

International leaders from government, policy, development, and sport convened at Wilton Park in the UK for a three-day dialogue focused on advancing social development through sport.
The event, a collaboration between Qatar Foundation and Wilton Park, placed particular emphasis on strategies for female empowerment, inclusion, and systemic reform across the Global South. Participants explored how sport can serve as a catalyst for social change and sustainable development.
Discussions centered on identifying actionable pathways and fostering partnerships to integrate sport more effectively into national and international development agendas. The aim was to leverage sport's unique ability to unite communities and drive positive societal shifts.
The dialogue concluded with a call for global action to enhance sport's role in achieving social development goals, seeking to establish concrete frameworks for collaboration and implementation worldwide.