Search
The Regional Conference “Scoring Development: Regional Cooperation and Youth Empowerment through Sport” took place in Skopje, co-organized by RYCO and GIZ. The event aimed to develop actionable recommendations to enhance youth and sports cooperation in the Western Balkans.
Key speakers, including RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani, German Deputy Ambassador Jan-Axel Voss, and Deputy Minister Gjoko Velkovski, highlighted the role of sports in fostering youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and reconciliation in the region. GIZ’s impact on millions of young people globally and the potential of sports to bridge cultural divides were emphasised.
The conference featured two panel discussions: Youth Empowerment through Sport and Regional Cooperation through Sport, showcasing success stories and strategies for collaboration. Participants engaged in group activities to explore practical solutions for using sports as a tool for development.
The event concluded as a platform for sharing ideas and promoting policies aimed at peace and stability in the Western Balkans through youth and sports initiatives.