About Europe

ICC Europe is one of five ICC regional offices across the world, the other responsible for the Americas; Africa; Asia; and East Asia Pacific.

The Pepsi ICC European Development Programme started in 1997 and in Europe now involves 12 Associate and 18 Affiliate member countries as well as other Prospective member countries.

The Programme is delivered by the ICC Regional Development Manager and a small team of staff, within the framework of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme's Key Objectives.

Responsibility for hosting and supporting the ICC's five regional programmes falls to the Full Member in Europe's case the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), who offer significant support to the programme.

The Programme is financed by the International Cricket Council with assistance from the ECB and external partners and suppliers.

The programme aims to raise awareness; improve playing standards; increase playing numbers and quality with the emphasis youth development, to ensure sustainable growth of the great game.