The National Authority for Integrity, Prevention of Corruption, and its Fight has announced its membership in the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS). This move aims to strengthen Morocco's contribution to developing international cooperation to protect sports integrity and promote transparent management. The membership was announced during the General Assembly of IPACS in Lausanne, Switzerland, which was attended by the authority's president, Mohammed Benaliou.
The IPACS partnership brings together governments, international organizations, and sports bodies to prevent and combat corruption in sports. With over 70 partners, IPACS seeks to unify efforts to protect sports integrity and promote good governance. Morocco's membership in IPACS will enable the country to contribute to shaping the partnership's orientations and initiatives, sharing experiences with public authorities, sports organizations, and international partners.
The move is significant, especially with Morocco set to host major sporting events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in partnership with Spain and Portugal. The country's participation in IPACS will help ensure the integrity of sports events and promote transparent management. The authority emphasized that protecting sports from corruption is a commitment to preserving the trust of athletes and the public, as well as the integrity of the game and fair competition.
IPACS focuses on areas such as reducing corruption risks in procurement related to sports events and infrastructure, promoting integrity in selecting major sports events, and strengthening cooperation between competent authorities and sports organizations. The partnership's work includes developing practical tools to prevent corruption and promoting good governance in sports.
Morocco's membership in IPACS is expected to enhance its international presence in the fight against corruption in sports. The country aims to convert its membership into concrete action, both nationally and internationally. The authority plans to contribute to developing international standards for sports integrity and use IPACS' expertise and tools to promote prevention and sustainable development through sports.
The IPACS partnership was established in 2017 as a multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together governments, international organizations, and sports bodies. Its founders include the International Olympic Committee, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Morocco's membership in IPACS demonstrates its commitment to protecting sports integrity and promoting transparency.
The country's participation in IPACS is also seen as an opportunity to link its international presence to concrete national practices that promote transparent management and protect trust in sports. As Morocco prepares to host major sporting events, its membership in IPACS is expected to enhance its efforts to prevent corruption and promote good governance in sports.
Key points
- Morocco joins IPACS to combat corruption in sports and promote transparency.
- The country's membership in IPACS will enhance its international presence in the fight against corruption in sports.
- Morocco aims to convert its membership into concrete action to promote sports integrity and sustainable development.
