The Autonomy of the Olympic Movement

	Background
One of the fundamental principles of the Olympic Charter is that the administration and management of sport must be controlled by independent sport organisations. Moreover, part of the role of the IOC is to take measures aimed at strengthening the unity and protecting the independence of the Olympic Movement. At the same time, the IOC collaborates with competent public or private organisations and authorities to place sport at the service of humanity and thus promote peace. The Olympic Movement should determine whether satisfactory conditions are in place to guarantee its independence, whilst ensuring that this process does not harm relations with the competent public or private organisations and authorities.

	Focus of study
Autonomy
What does the notion of the "autonomy of the Olympic Movement" represent?
Autonomy with regard to the different stakeholders (commercial partners, media, etc.)
From whom and in relation to what should the Olympic Movement be autonomous?
Autonomy within the Olympic Movement
Autonomy with regard to the different stakeholders (commercial partners, media, etc.)
Collaboration with governments and governmental organisations
How can the Olympic Movement cooperate best with different governments and supranational governmental organisations?