Sports Infrastructure Development Policy in Georgia

Abstract

Development of sports facilities is states responsibility, which is performed through the policy development, financing and implementation of various infrastructure projects. The improvement of sports infrastructure has a direct impact on people's health and well-being as well as their increased level of physical activity. The political, legal and economic aspects of sports infrastructure development in Georgia is discussed, the positive experience of foreign countries is evaluated and the shortcomings of the current policy is analyzed. The purpose of the article is to promote and help the public authorities and other interested parties to improve the existing policy for the construction and development of sports infrastructure. Doing so will increase public access to sports facilities, draw private investment, and ensure that budget funds allocated for this purpose are spent effectively.