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Jens Elsner

jens.elsner@giz.de

is Head of Program at GIZ’s “Global Program Sport for Development” (until 06/2024).

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Youth empowerment
Katharina Wolf
Jens Elsner

Why sport is an effective tool for development

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. But in many places, they lack prospects. Sport is a proven means of empowering young people to actively work for change in their societies.

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