Abstract
This chapter explores the implementation of sports development programmes. It begins with a brief summary of key theories and concepts. It develops by exploring the implementation of sports development programmes using three criteria for analysis: the utility of Theories of Change to enact policy; the development and evaluation of partnership working; and the increasing importance and prominence of monitoring and evaluation in demonstrating impact. The deployment of implementation and enactment strategies reflect and respond to the anticipated interaction between the specific programme and the context it is seeking to influence or change. Consideration is required of the different types of evidence required for successful implementation of a policy in practice through the management of a programme. The nature of the problem, the range of potential solutions, and the beliefs, values and capacity of individuals and organisations involved or affected are all relevant to enacting policy and which approaches will enable effective delivery.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Management of Sports Development |
| Editors | Vassil Girginov, Mathew Dowling |
| Place of Publication | Abingdon |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Chapter | 21 |
| Pages | 342-355 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Edition | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003510260 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781003510260, 9781032836157 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Sept 2025 |