Conflict of interest

A conflict of interest is a situation in which an official or a civil servant has private or personal interests that may affect the performance of their official duties or decision-making in favor of their own interests or those of third parties.

Conflict of interest presents a potential ethical and legal problem because it challenges impartiality, integrity and transparency in the performance of public functions. In order to prevent conflicts of interest in the public sector, it is necessary to establish a legal framework that defines conflict of interest in all its manifestations and situations, prescribes obligations and restrictions for public officials and provides for mechanisms of supervision, verification and sanctions in case of violations as well as independent bodies for the execution of these sanctions.