Australian Government: Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority2008-09 Annual Report

ASADA Home Page | Annual Report Contents Page

Previous page | Next page

Appendix C: International anti-doping and doping control

Table 18: Government-to-government arrangements
Arrangements Type of arrangement Purpose of arrangement

1.  International Anti-Doping Arrangement (IADA)

Multi-lateral government agreement involving Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

  • Contribute to practical, constructive, and consensus-based proposals to address key issues that arise in the international fight against doping in sport.
  • Provide for reciprocal testing agreements between IADA member countries.

2.  Council of Europe Anti-Doping Convention

Multi-lateral government-to-government agreement involving 50 signatories – 46 member states of the Council of Europe and four non-member states, including Australia.

  • Provide for parties to cooperate in the fight against doping through doping control programs (not including drug testing services).

3.  UNESCO Convention Against Doping in Sport

Multi-lateral government-to-government agreement ratified by 115 governments at 30 June 2009.

  • Provide for parties to cooperate in the fight against doping through doping control programs (not including drug testing services).
  • Oblige parties to adopt appropriate measures at the national and international levels that are consistent with the principles of the Code.

 

Top of Page

ASADA Home Page | Annual Report Contents Page

Previous page | Next page