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Capacity Building projects are international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of sport in Programme and third countries not associated to the Programme in Region 1 (Western Balkans) and Region 2 (Neighbourhood East).
They aim to support sport activities and policies in third countries not associated with the Programme as a vehicle to promote values as well as an educational tool to promote the personal and social development of individuals and build more cohesive communities. The EU grant per project should vary between EUR 100,000 200,000 and EUR XNUMX XNUMX.
Georgia in CB Sport through years
Between 2021 and 2024, Georgia did not have any selected projects under the Capacity Building in Sport (CB Sport) program. However, in 2025, there was significant progress, with five cases of participation in three projects involving Georgia being selected. Out of these, two projects included Georgia as a partner, while one project was coordinated by a Georgian organization. This marks a positive development for Georgia’s engagement in the CB Sport program, indicating a growing role in fostering international collaboration in the field of sports (Table 1, Graph 1).
Table XNUMX Georgia's participation in CB Sport by year
Graph 1 – Georgia's participation in CB Sport by year
The list of Georgian organizations participating in selected CB Sport projects in 2025:
Role – Coordinator
- Sport for Development – Georgia
Role – Partner
- Student-Youth Council
- Georgian Ice Hockey Federation
- Georgian Association of Orienteering and Rogaining
- GEORGIAN STATE TEACHING UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
Description of selected projects:
Social Act plus: Cycling for Inclusion and Wellbeing: The project addresses challenges in the sports sector such as social inclusion, environmental sustainability and active mobility. Its main goal is to promote cycling as a sustainable form of transport and a tool for improving physical and mental well-being. By focusing on marginalized groups (such as young people, people with disabilities, migrants and socio-economically vulnerable people), the project aims to break down barriers caused by the lack of infrastructure for cycling, limited awareness and financial constraints.
Good Governance Game: The project focuses on promoting good governance principles in the European hockey community. The “Good Governance Game” was initially designed as a pilot project, specifically for Georgia and Armenia, but the ultimate goal is to expand the project and take it to European countries. With values such as transparency, teamwork, fairness, inclusion and respect integrated into the game, the project aims to foster a culture of integrity and cooperation in the sports sector.
Capacity Building for Orienteering Development in Georgia: The project aims to develop and promote orienteering in Georgia through improved training, infrastructure and international cooperation. The initiative aims to integrate orienteering into school curricula, train 15-20 national trainers and physical education teachers, and establish a new orienteering club equipped with 10 newly designed maps and necessary equipment. In partnership with Turkey, joint events will be organized throughout the project, including international and local competitions and study visits to Sweden. A digital platform will also be created to support lifelong learning and ensure the sustainability of the project. By expanding infrastructure, certifying trainers and promoting international partnerships, the project aims to raise awareness of orienteering in Georgia and beyond, throughout the region.
Neighbourhood East CB in Sport 2025 Statistics
In 2025, several countries from the Neighbourhood East region are participating in the CB Sport program. Ukraine led the region with four selected projects, including two where the country participated as a partner and two as a coordinator. Armenia also demonstrated strong involvement with three projects, all of which were implemented in partnership roles. Georgia followed closely with three selected projects, two as a partner and one as a coordinator. Moldova and Azerbaijan did not have any selected projects in 2. This data highlights Ukraine’s leading role and the growing engagement of Georgia and Armenia in fostering international collaboration in sports development (Graph 3).
Graph 2 - Neighbourhood East CB in Sport XNUMX Statistics Neighbourhood East CB in Sport 2025 Statistics