Morocco's National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Authority has become a member of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS). This development marks the first time a national integrity body has joined IPACS. The authority's chairman, Mohammed Benalilou, attended the IPACS general assembly in Lausanne, Switzerland, to confirm Morocco's commitment to promoting sports integrity at the national and international levels.
The National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Authority emphasized that the success of a sporting event relies not only on fair contracts and resource management but also on transparent decision-making and early intervention to mitigate corruption risks. By joining IPACS, the authority aims to contribute to the development of international standards for sports integrity and leverage the partnership's expertise to enhance anti-corruption efforts in Morocco.
IPACS was established in 2017 as a multilateral initiative led by the International Olympic Committee, in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, among others. The partnership is based in Lausanne and comprises over 70 members, including governments, international organizations, and sports federations.
The main objective of IPACS is to unite the efforts of sports organizations and public authorities to prevent and combat corruption in sports, while promoting good governance within sports bodies. By joining IPACS, Morocco's National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Authority seeks to play a proactive role in shaping the future of sports integrity.
The authority plans to utilize its membership to support the development of international initiatives and standards for sports integrity. At the same time, it aims to draw on IPACS' expertise and tools to strengthen Morocco's anti-corruption efforts and promote sports as a driver of sustainable development.
Morocco's participation in IPACS reflects the country's commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in sports. The National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Authority's involvement is expected to enhance the country's capacity to prevent and address corruption in the sports sector.
The addition of Morocco's National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Authority to IPACS membership is seen as a significant step towards promoting sports integrity globally. With its active participation, Morocco is poised to contribute to the development of effective anti-corruption strategies in sports.
Key points
- Morocco's National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Authority joins IPACS to promote sports integrity
- IPACS aims to prevent and combat corruption in sports through international cooperation
- Morocco's participation in IPACS reflects its commitment to transparency and accountability in sports
