Soccer-FIFA and Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football
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Feb 20 (Reuters) - FIFA and the Board of Peace signed a partnership agreement on Thursday to attract investment from global leaders and institutions for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football.
Reconstruction Fund and Preconditions
The Board of Peace, established under the U.S. President Donald Trump, held its first meeting focused on Gaza's reconstruction fund, aimed at rebuilding the territory once Hamas disarms.
Aid Flow and Oversight Challenges
The disarmament of Hamas militants and accompanying withdrawal of Israeli troops, the size of the reconstruction fund and the flow of humanitarian aid to the war-torn population are expected to pose significant challenges to the board's effectiveness in the coming months.
Academy and 20,000-Seat Stadium
Mini-Pitches and Fields
Football Infrastructure Investments
The FIFA collaboration plan includes building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas in Gaza, five full-size pitches across multiple districts, a state-of-the-art FIFA academy and a new 20,000-seat national stadium, FIFA said.Trump said FIFA will raise $75 million for soccer-related projects in Gaza.
Partnership Structure and Goals
"Today, FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a landmark partnership agreement that will foster investment into football for the purpose of helping the recovery process in post conflict areas," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement."Together with the support of the Board of Peace, FIFA will drive this partnership which is built to deliver impact at every stage."
Jobs, Youth Leagues, Commerce
The programme will also emphasize job creation, youth participation, organised leagues for boys and girls, community engagement and the stimulation of local commercial activities, FIFA said. (Reporting by Suramya Kaushik in Bengaluru; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan)
