A key role of the FIVB Development Department is the establishment of Development Centres internationally.  Within the vicinity of their geographical area, Development Centres intensify international cooperation in Volleyball and Beach Volleyball, improve the professional level and performance of these two disciplines, as well as the technical and administrative structures of Volleyball Associations in the surrounding countries.

This is done by conducting clinics, courses and studies for management, referees and coaches in accordance with other programmes approved by the FIVB and by providing informative instructions and guidance to players, teachers, coaches, referees and all other members of the Volleyball family.

Development Centres are currently established in four Continents and eight countries, being Africa (Sudan, Tunisia and Senegal), South America (Venezuela), Asia (India, Thailand, Bahrain) and NORCECA (Dominican Republic). A new Development Centre will open in January 2006 in Barbados. This Centre will be providing assistance and resources to the English-speaking Islands part of the NORCECA Confederation. 

Click on the country for information about each Centre.