corruption in international sports

Non-financial bribery is defined in this paper as the exchange of something other than money in the course of the bribe, such as votes, personal or political favors, or role allocation within an organization. Sometimes independence is implied but not explicit, such as for The FIS Ethics Commission [which] is composed of five persons appointed by the FIS Council; three/four external to FIS and one/two members of the FIS Council (FIS, 2016b). ITF (2020b). It's time to kick corruption out of sport | World Economic Forum With higher stakes involved, such distortions create negative externalities not only on the individual level (lasting health damages, for example) but also frictions on the aggregate level (such as loss of media interest) and erode the principle of sports. . These 95 (in 2017) and additional 82 (in 2020) documents were reviewed and analyzed by the researchers, using NVivo qualitative data analysis software. In the first documented case of corruption in sports, the fist fighter Eupolos bribed three of his competitors at the Olympic Games of 388 BC. Corruption in international sports and how it may be combated January 2008 RePEc Authors: Wolfgang Maennig University of Hamburg Abstract and Figures This contribution attempts a delimitation of. Accountability has been defined as holding organizations responsible for reporting their activities and executing their powers properly (Transparency International, 2017b), or having actors hold others to a set of standards with sanctions available if these are breached (Stiglitz, 2003; Grant and Keohane, 2005). Zurich: International Ice Hockey Federation. These are based on two fundamentally different approaches and can be regarded as representative of many anti-corruption measures in sport. References demonstrating best practice accountability and transparency are set out in Table 2. This included thematic and procedural classifications of content, both of which are relevant to general governance policies, but not explicitly concerned with ISGBs. Global Corruption Report: Sport. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Code of Ethics. Available online at: https://www.worldathletics.org/about-iaaf/structure/independent-bodies/athletics-integrity (accessed December 16, 2020). This paper aims to begin the process of addressing this paucity of knowledge by analyzing best practice as a first step toward an ABC best practice code in line with Michie and Oughton (2005) and Pielke (2016). doi: 10.1016/S0191-3085(03)25001-2. For example, reference was made to breaches occurring irrespective of whether such benefit is in fact given or received (IGF, 2016a). Econ. Geeraert, A. References to whistleblowing in the sample were scarce in the 2017 sample. (Geeraert et al., 2014) assessed the corporate governance quality in 35 Olympic sport governing bodies, including enforcement powers of the Ethics/Integrity Committees of their sample ISGBs. Corruption in international sports and how it may be combated European Sport Management Quarterly 5(2): 187-225. 29. doi: 10.1017/S0003055405051476, Hanousek, J., and Kochanova, A. Corruption in general, and its subset doping in particular, are ubiquitous in both amateur and professional sports and have taken the character of a systemic threat.1In creating unfair advantages, doping distorts the level playing field in sporting competition. FIH Code of Ethics. Corruption in the board rooms and administrative offices of the bodies charged with bringing leadership and good governance to world sport threatens to undermine the willingness of national governments, broadcasters and sponsors to provide essential support and serves to disillusion athletes and fans. There are limited empirical studies on bribery. IGF (2017a). Am. Contact The Tennis Integrity Unit [Online]. The ITF (2012) noted that a policy exists, but as this was only internally available from the HR department or in [the] HR shared files, its contents could not be reviewed by the researchers. This conforms with findings by Maennig (2005), where only sports able to generate high income (and economic rents) were affected by corruption, although these findings may have been affected by selection bias in classifying major documented cases (p. 190). Sci. It briefly surveys recent allegations of corruption in international sports generally and the Olympics specifically, and discusses Brazil's recent anti-corruption reforms. doi: 10.1007/s10551-009-0136-7, Becker, G. S. (1968). Only the IOC had a clear and easy-to-find hotline if one followed the documented references. Res. FIA Statutes. This restricts decision-making ability (and therefore accountability), but also arguably provides officials within FIFA and member associations with discretionary powers, something also linked to increased bribery (Klitgaard, 1988). IFAF (2017c). Accountability was deemed important by ISGBs in their documents, but no single ISGB included full information on roles, conflicts, personnel responsible, and so on, while one ISGB had no documents available at all. We argue that the mechanism of doping entails all the ingredients to distort fair competition and trust in a game, and consequently corrupts the entire sports system. Available online at: https://www.fis-ski.com/en/inside-fis/governance/whistleblower-hotline (accessed December 16, 2020). Jain, A. K. (2001). The need therefore remains for sharing best practice, and providing guidance on, ABC policies for ISGBs, via the IOC or external enforcement organizations such as UNODC (2018) or stakeholder pressure groups such as SIGA (2017). Explore and monitor how Corruption is affecting economies, industries and global issues. But as nobody can trust the other, both end up taking drugs in order to enhance their chances to win. Transparency International (Abingdon: Routledge). A rationalist perspective on the autonomy of international sport governing bodies: towards a pragmatic autonomy in the steering of sports. 25, 152. ABC policies are required to ensure that ISGBs can be held to account, and clear policies allow for sanctions against breaches. Sport Governance Principles. Rev. Corruption in sport: From the playing field to the field of policy Assess. In the case of (mainly private company) ISGBs, it follows that, where there are no effective mechanisms to hold senior officers accountable for their actions, there are likely to be higher levels of bribery. Corruption in International Sports and Sport Management: Forms, Tendencies, Extent and Countermeasures (2005). Proposed solutions to corporate governance problems (and links to corruption) faced by ISGBs put forward by researchers and policy-makers include: benchmarking (Geeraert, 2016) and reporting on corporate governance measures (Chappelet and Mrkonjic, 2013); accountability for members' actions, including controls over receipt and use of funds (Ionescu, 2015; Pielke, 2016); improving transparency, including disclosure of senior management salaries, and procurement methods (Geeraert et al., 2013; Maennig, 2016; Menary, 2016; Transparency International, 2016); and. Corruption in International Sports and Sport Management: Forms 12. Sport Integrity Global Alliance. H.R.3763 - Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. IFAF (2012). 3, 305360. Anti-Bribery and Journals & Records Provisions of The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. A basic aspect of corruption in sports is that it is multifaceted and manifested in many ways. Vision and Mission. Basic Indicators for Better Governance in International Sport (BIBGIS): An Assessment Tool for International Sport Governing Bodies. Ultimately, it identifies three crucial areas of action: Contributing to the special event discussion via video message, the Presidents of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) two key partners for UNODC both pointed to this issue of collaboration. Spivey, N. (2012). The American Economic Review, 1594. doi: 10.1257/000282802762024665. Global sports organisations and their governance. ISGBs are, usually, privately incorporated associations, in which corruption is often internal to organizations (vote-rigging, fraud, match-fixing), although senior executives have held public office alongside their ISGB roles. The ITF (2012) specifically mentioned culture, wishing to encourage individuals [to] feel able to raise concerns and strictly prohibits the taking of retaliatory action and in the 2020 sample had set up a new integrity body (TIU, 2020). Annual Law Review 2018. FIFA (2020d). Directive on the Protection of Persons Reporting on Breaches of Union Law. Accountability was defined in the controls sense in this paper, as having a set of standards such as reporting on specific tasks, having named senior officers responsible for clearly identified specific tasks, and/or the organization or senior officers being explicitly responsible for particular functions or actions within an organization. While autonomy has led to self-regulation (Forster and Pope, 2004; Forster, 2006; Chappelet, 2016), some researchers have argued that ISGBs are indeed corporations despite this status (Szymanski and Kuypers, 2000; Barker, 2013). Corp. The economics of corruption in professional sport. The 2020 sample showed that a number of the ISGBs had set up independent integrity units (Athletics Integrity Unit, 2020; TIU, 2020). Bribery in international business transactions. ICC. Hanousek and Kochanova (2016) found local bribery environments affected firm performance in European countries, although the focus was on public-sector officials. Using thematic analysis in psychology. Available online at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/13/fifa-gianni-infantino-governance-committee-vitaly-mutko (accessed November 23, 2017). (2015). J. Finan. To highlight this issue, a special event was held at this weeks Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, where a major new report on the topic was also showcased. Players' agents and the regulatory framework on corruption in The majority of monitoring and control (Philippou, 2019) references related to whistleblowing. Some ISGBs publically list violations or decisions. Int. Over the same period, FIFA did well in the AGGIS benchmarking, coming second in the list of 35 Olympic sports federations (Geeraert, 2015). Good Football Governance, Resolution no. Bus. However, this also reflects the lack of transparency and accountability of the ISGBs in question, and arguably contributes to the likelihood of bribery by those charged with governance (Klitgaard, 1988) of sport. Sampford, C. J. G. (2006). (2016). Democratizing the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank: governance and accountability. (2001). UK: Penguin Random House. Aside from providing the basis for ABC financial controls, these policies also provide increased accountability for members actions (Ionescu, 2015; Pielke, 2016). 60947, December 2014. London: Palgrave Macmillan. The ISGBs' ability to take advantage of regulatory arbitrage (such as the ICC's move from the UK to Dubai in 2005) affects the policies and procedures required and therefore enacted. Statutes. However, it could be argued that unactioned bribery is covered by the term bringing the sport into disrepute (see, for example, IFAF, 2017b). London: Yellow Jersey Press. The possible loss of reputation represents a strong cost-driving factor. Sci. This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). FRC (2016). Transparency as a concept is broader than accountability (defined below), and relates to clarity over the structure, funding, spending, and conduct of an organization through reporting rules, plans, processes and actions (Transparency International, 2017c), although disclosure is an important aspect of transparency, such as that found in the likes of the UK Corporate Governance Code (FRC, 2016). doi: 10.1525/9780520911185. 5. Corruption in sports: Lessons from Montenegro - Marko Begovi, 2022 All applied to officials (see, for example, IFAF, 2012; IIHF, 2014a; World Rugby, 2017; Wbsc, n.d.) and/or athletes and their representatives (IIHF, 2014a; WBC, 2015b). 5, 187225. IFAF summaries this as Public confidence in the authenticity and integrity of the sporting contest and in the uncertainty of its outcome is vital. Res. doi: 10.1080/10999922.2017.1397999, Rose-Ackerman, S. (1999). Some ISGBs also noted specific powers attached to roles, such as the Central Board has the powers to exercise overall control over the financial management of FIBA (2014b; 2019). ISGBs have developed into large revenue-takers and increased their visibility (PWC, 2011, 2016; Gardiner et al., 2017). Mies: Federation Internationale de Basketball. 9. Drawing on multidisciplinary case studies from across the world, this is a seminal contribution to the academic study of corruption in sport. Mies: Federation Internationale de Basketball. World Rugby (2016). Zurich: FIFA. 94, 122. The framework (Figure 1) is split into three parts: clarifying concepts (such as definitions of corruption and bribery employed), assessing risk factors (economic rent, discretionary powers, and culture), and assessing governance (accountability, monitoring/control systems, and enforcement). Living 3:649889. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.649889. The final part assesses the current state of literature in this area and suggests opportunities for future research. There are limitations of using publically available information for this study, as the information may be incomplete. Measures of Protection and the Process the IGF Will Undertake Following an Integrity Report. One fundamental problem is the lack of good data. Eight ISGBs in 2017 and nine in 2020 had specific ABC policies, while others had included them within other documentation such as a Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, or Constitution. (2016), who created a classification framework for content analysis of ISGBs' ethical codes' effectiveness. Nate Sibley: Hello and welcome to Hudson Institute's latest online event during the coronavirus shut down. Zurich: FIFA. Braun, V., and Clarke, V. (2006). European Sport Charter (revised). Solomon, J. Lausanne: International Golf Federation. Harvard leadership responds to today's Supreme Court decision: "The Supreme Court decision on college and university admissions will change how we pursue the educational benefits of diversitybut our commitment to that work remains steadfast. abstract = "Corruption in the sport industry is a pervasive issue that threatens the integrity of sport as an institution. Each ISGB, as shown in this paper, caters to different stakeholders, has different aims, with different governance structures, and very diverse revenue streams and levels. 17, 15. Ethics and Conduct: 2020. Econ. Bribery, in turn, is an outcome of a number of similar variables, both thematic and procedural, which need to be addressed in an ABC policy. Soc. Dubai: The International Cricket Council. IRL (2020b). Our work on sport - Projects - Transparency.org Even fewer ISGBs had the power to sanction, an important element of ABC to encourage compliance (Croall, 2004). >World Rugby Consolidated Financial Statements: Financial Year Ended 31 December 2015. IIHF Statutes and Bylaws. doi: 10.1123/ijsc.2.3.261. In 12 B.C. Eight questions about corruption. Steve Smith's Men: Behind Australian Cricket's Fall. FILE PHOTO: New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks during a state memorial honouring victims of the Australian bushfires at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February Discretionary powers of governance officials affect levels of corruption (Klitgaard, 1988; Rose-Ackerman, 1999; Jain, 2001). Available online at: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3763. Difficulties were also experienced with the FIFA hotline. Winners and Losers. Cambridge: Cambridge Unversity Press. Manag.Finan. Transparency International (2017a). Common examples include fixing matches, bribing officials, using performance-enhancing substances, or various strategies for gaming an outcome.2Indeed, professional sports attract not only a lot of interest (estimates range from 800 million to 1.2 billion active sportspersons worldwide), but also huge amounts of money, and thus corruption in sports can create tremendous societal and economic burdens. In May 2023, Frontiers adopted a new reporting platform to be Counter 5 compliant, in line with industry standards. Siga (2017). Q. The best-known case is professional cycling. However, international competition rolls on, nations will compete in football, cricket, both forms of rugby and myriad other sports. doi: 10.1007/BF02116141. AB - Corruption in the sport industry is a pervasive issue that threatens the integrity of sport as an institution. Corruption in international sports: match fixing cases 2010 Rev. Defining corruption in sport is problematic. IFAF. Available online at: https://sportwhistle.eu/ (accessed July 25, 2018). Your registration is almost complete. (1999). Conn, D. (2017a). Annual events like the Tour de France and the regular national and local leagues will gear up for the. In this context, Tirole studies the impact of the joint dynamics of individual and collective reputations on the persistence of corruption. This has implications for all elements of the assessing governance section of the anti-bribery framework, as lack of easy-to-find, clear-cut policies might limit the strength of the internal control system. Eur. ISGBs also noted specific responsibilities attached to roles, such as the Chief Administrative Officer shall see that FIA accounts are kept up to date (FIA, 2017d, 2019). J. International Racing Bureau. Facing up to corruption 2007: a practical business guide, in Control Risks (Simmons and Simmons). 38, 152162. The diversity of both the quantity and quality of information on corporate governance and/or ABC policies is part of the problem that needs to be addressed by future guidance. Sebastian Coe Faces Increasing Scrutiny Over What He Knew at IAAF. Corporations and the public investor. At the Gate and Beyond: Outlook for the Sports Market in North America Through 2020. Eur. Available online at: http://siga-sport.net/vision-and-mission/(accessed November 23, 2017). Third, the need for increased cooperation, and exchange of information and good practices among all stakeholders mainly from the governmental and the sporting worlds. FIA (2017a). doi: 10.1016/0304-405X(76)90026-X, Jin-Wook, C. (2009). Aarhus: Play The Game. IGF Governance. IAAF (2015). The watches will then be donated to an independent non-profit organization or organizations committed to corporate social responsibility projects in Brazil (FIFA, 2017a). These are in line with the general definitions discussed previously (2002; Transparency International, 2017b). Geneva: Federation Internationale De L'Automobile. Various approaches to regulatory reform are considered in the next part, as well as the challenges of combatting corruption in the sport industry. doi: 10.1111/1468-0491.00207, Svensson, J. Corruption in sport: understanding the complexity of corruption Available online at: https://secure.registration.olympic.org/en/issue-reporter/index (accessed December 15, 2017). A Statistical Analysis, in Coventry: Centre for the International Business of Sport, Coventry. Leisure Res. Integrity in Sport: From Institutional Corruption to Match-Fixing and Econ. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 14 December 2021 Corruption in sport is not a new phenomenon. We argue that the incentives strength in manipulating an athletes decision about whether or not to take performance-enhancing drugs is a function of his own age and likely exhibits a U-shape characteristic. RLIF (2017). There were also limited references to best practice protection of whistleblowers' and/or witnesses' identity in policy breach proceedings to encourage the practice (Soon and Manning, 2017). These latter studies are based on perception, measuring beliefs rather than quantity (Sampford, 2006; Brooks et al., 2013). Combating financial crime: regulatory versus crime control approaches. J. Polit. (Lausanne). (2015). Published by Statista Research Department , Nov 10, 2011. Such incentives can cause athletes to cross legal boundaries in order to create a cutting edge. Perspect. Integrity Unit Board. In line with the concept of economic rent influencing corruption (Klitgaard, 1988), the sample of ISGBs used in this research were the largest. The WBSC made reference to whistleblowing in case of actual or probable cause to believe (Wbsc, n.d.) a breach has occurred, but no system to do so was set out in their documents. Part of the difficulties faced by ISGBs is having to balance international compliance requirements against cultural problems (Pitt and Abratt, 1986) that may ensue in, for example, countries where it is considered rude to decline a host's gift or entertainment offers (Steidlmeier, 1999). Statutes. 2018 Lisa A. Kihl. Aldershot: Ashgate. UN Chronicle 35 90. This was replaced in the 2020 sample with the Ethics Officer will refer the matter to the Ethics Disciplinary Committee, which shall normally be comprised of the Chief Executive, the ICC Chairman and the Chair of the Audit Committee unless it decides that a greater sanction than a warning and/or reprimand is warranted, in which case it shall refer the matter to the Ethics Tribunal (ICC, 2017). Of the 22 ISGBs reviewed, 14 had an ABC policy of some description in place in 2017, while a third had none publicly available. FIS (2016a). Int. Int. Sport Whistle. FIBA Code of Ethics. Corruption in sport initiative Code of Ethics. Future research should engage with stakeholders and ABC practitioners to create a practical and realistic blueprint for best practice in the sport industry and beyond (Michie and Oughton, 2005; Pedersen, 2016; Pielke, 2016). Michie, J., and Oughton, C. (2005). Eur. Eugen Dimant and Christian Deutscher, The Economics of Corruption in Sport: The Special Case of Doping, Edmond J. Safra Research Lab Working Papers, No. Existing research is still relatively thin on many issues with respect to sports problem with corruption in general and doping in particular. Transparency International. Drawing on multidisciplinary case studies from across the world, this is a seminal contribution to the academic study of corruption in sport. Ethics 121. doi: 10.1023/A:1005960026519. ISGBs, by their very nature as global organizations, have monopoly power over their sport or (in the case of the IOC) event (Morgan, 2002). It is also a global symbol of fair play and a source of great joy for many people on this planet, whether participating, attending or watching events. Towards a unified framework for anti-bribery in sport governance. With high stakes on the line, such an economy of influence is serving the interests of a few at the expense of the many. Winning Isn't Everything: Corruption in Sumo Wrestling.
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