The key role of the FIVB Development Department is to monitor and further the progress of volleyball on all continents.

Within the vicinity of their geographical area, the 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 on four continents and 11 countries:

• AVC: Bahrain, India, Indonesia and Thailand
• CAVB: Senegal, Sudan and Tunisia
• CSV: Argentina and Venezuela
• NORCECA: Barbados and Dominican Republic