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Effective delivery of Olympic Games and other large sport events: A toolkit

This toolkit provides resources and guidance on delivering large-scale sporting events. It can support event organisers in addressing challenges associated with infrastructure and related services.

33

Case studies

31

External resources

Entities entrusted with the delivery of large international sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, encounter different types of risks. These risks can be broadly clustered into four different areas.

1

Institutional
Set-Up

This section examines institutional and organisational challenges. Organising Committees are temporary and may not have direct decision-making power over the delivery of infrastructure and associated services.

2

Sustainability
and Legacy

This section explains how event organisers can ensure events are sustainable and leave a lasting legacy. It expands on how environmental and social objectives can be incorporated into procurement and infrastructure planning.

3

Stakeholder
Participation

This section looks at specific challenges associated with effective stakeholder and citizen participation. By addressing these risks, event organisers can identify key actors and groups, promote engagement and enhance transparency.

4

Programme
Management

This section outlines how comprehensive programme management can support the delivery of large-scale, complex events. A coordinated management approach can ensure timely delivery and appropriate supply chain oversight.

Effective Delivery Checklist

Identify strengths and weaknesses and
the concrete actions you can take to limit risks.

GO TO EFFECTIVE DELIVERY CHEKLIST

The OECD is grateful to the three organising committees who shared their experiences in delivering the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This project was carried out with the support of the IOC.