The DIGES (Délégation Interministérielle aux Grands Événements Sportifs) is a French public institution set up to coordinate the organisation of major national and international sporting events in France. Under the authority of the Prime Minister, the DIGES plans, supervises and implements public policies relating to these events. It works closely with sports federations, local authorities and economic players to ensure the success of these events. The main mission of the DIGES is to promote sport as a vehicle for social cohesion and economic development, while highlighting French sporting excellence on the international stage.