Danish Institute for Sports Studies

The Danish Institute for Sports Studies (Idan) describes itself as a self-governing institution under the Danish Ministry of Culture. Its mission is to establish a general overview of and insight into the fields of sports and non-formal education nationally as well as internationally, to analyse the implications and perspectives of policy initiatives in these fields, and to initiate public debate on key issues regarding non-formal education and Danish and international sports politics. Its stated vision is to be a leading knowledge partner that aims to qualify work on key issues in sport and non-formal education, stimulate constructive political discussions, and find lasting practical solutions. The institute analyses and shares knowledge in the area of sport, including the sports and exercise habits of the Danish population, sports facilities and sports associations in the Danish municipalities, sports economy and elite sports. It also includes the Danish Institute for Non-Formal Education (Vifo) and the international sports political initiative Play the Game.

The Danish Institute for Sports Studies (Idan) presents itself as a self-governing institution under the Danish Ministry of Culture. Its mission is to establish a general overview of and insight into the fields of sports and non-formal education nationally as well as internationally, to analyse the implications and perspectives of policy initiatives within those fields, and to initiate public debate on key issues regarding non-formal education and Danish and international sports politics. The institute states that it analyses and shares knowledge in the area of sport, looking among other things into the sports and exercise habits of the Danish population, sports facilities and sports associations in the Danish municipalities, sports economy and elite sports. Its institute also includes the Danish Institute for Non-Formal Education (Vifo) and the international sports political initiative Play the Game. Play the Game is described as an initiative that works to promote democracy, transparency and freedom of expression in international sport, and it organises the international Play the Game conference where journalists, sports leaders, whistleblowers and other stakeholders from the world of sport meet to discuss challenges in and around international sports.

A self-governing knowledge institution under the Danish Ministry of Culture aiming to be a leading knowledge partner on sport and non-formal education.

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