Table 3 Criteria for evaluating conflict-of-interest policies (from [55])
Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
Proportionality | Is the policy most efficiently directed at the most important conflicts? |
Transparency | Is the policy comprehensible and accessible to the individuals and institutions that may be affected by the policy? |
Accountability | Does the policy indicate who is responsible for enforcing and revising it? |
Fairness | Does the policy apply equally to all relevant groups within an institution and in different institutions? |