Health, education, social cohesion, inclusion and the fight against vulnerabilities, in all these fields sport offers an adaptable material with infinite potential in terms of human development. But like any practice, and like any instrument, sport for development raises questions of methodology. In Paris on 24 February 2022, La Guilde brought together leaders of projects in France, Burkina Faso, Togo and Madagascar. The discussions led to a guide to good practices (among other things).