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    9th Meeting of the Board of FIBA Europe

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    What we do

    FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, serves a global community of over a billion people.

    Strategy

    Our strategy is to develop, grow, and promote basketball in order to unite the global basketball community.
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    FIBA has five regional offices located across the globe. Each office is responsible for managing basketball activities and governance within its respective region and provide direct services to its National Federation members.
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    Strategic Priorities

    Empower National Federations

    Aimed at strengthening and expanding the capacity of National Federations across the globe through various initiatives and programs.

    Women in Basketball

    Focused on increasing female participation in basketball across all aspects of the sport - from the court to the board rooms globally.

    Shape International Club Competitions

    Our goal is to create a global club competition system that is clear and consistent, with participation based on sporting merit.
    Strategic Objectives
    For 2023 to 2027
    Make 3x3 the Most Thrilling Urban Sport
    For 2023 to 2027
    Excellence Of National Team Competitions
    For 2023 to 2027
    Develop Youth Basketball
    For 2023 to 2027
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    Patrick Baumann House of Basketball
    FIBA’s global headquarters in Switzerland stands as the heart of international basketball. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, it hosts FIBA’s dedicated HQ staff, the FIBA Conference Centre, the Hall of Fame, the renowned Naismith Arena, and the Pedro Ferrandiz Library.
    At a Glance
    Founded
    1932
    Members
    212
    Regions
    5
    FIBA Foundation Creation
    2008
    First World Cup
    1950
    First Women's World Cup
    1953
    House of Basketball Inauguration
    2013
    3x3 at the Olympics
    2021