Conflict of Interest Management Committee

We believe that transparency and integrity are vital principles to the foundations of scientific credibility. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, relationships between organisations, external entities, and their members are multiplying. Hence, it’s important to ensure that said interactions do not compromise the impartiality and objectivity of the decisions and activities carried out.

To establish a robust regulatory framework capable of identifying, preventing, and mitigating potential risks, we implemented a new Conflict of Interest Management Policy, in 2017. This Policy sets out clear guidelines for detecting, analysing, and solving conflict situations, ensuring that personal or institutional interests do not interfere with the mission and values we pursue.

One of the measures introduced under this policy was the creation of the Conflict of Interest Management Commission, an independent body responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and issuing recommendations regarding potential conflicts. The team operates across various areas by managing declarations of interest, promoting the adoption of good practices, ensuring compliance with the established rules, and raising awareness among the community about the importance of transparency and ethics in the performance of their duties.