The IESF and WESCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding as part of a new partnership between the two organisations ©IESF

A united esports world has moved one step closer following the signing of a new partnership between the International Esports Federation (IESF) and the World Esports Consortium (WESCO).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by IESF President Vlad Marinescu and WESCO President Daniel Cossi with the goal of promoting unity within the esports ecosystem.

IESF, whose headquarters are based in South Korea, operates with the mission of getting esports recognised more widely.

It aims to do this by establishing national esports associations around the world and creating a fair and competitive platform for esports.

The IESF also works to create more qualified referees and managers through its International Esports Academy and hosts an annual Esports World Championship, a competition between national teams.

"This MoU marks an important moment in the unification of esports," said IESF President Vlad Marinescu.

"Our target at the IESF is unification, collaboration, and recognition. 

IESF President Vlad Marinescu signed a MoU with his counterpart at WESCO Daniel Cossi ©IESF
IESF President Vlad Marinescu signed a MoU with his counterpart at WESCO Daniel Cossi ©IESF

"This agreement achieves the three objectives, all at the same time. 

"I would like to congratulate and thank Mr Cossi for his contribution to esports thus far. 

"WESCO and the IESF will work together on various programmes around the world that will achieve positive benefits for all stakeholders. 

Daniel Cossi, President of WESCO, signed a MoU with his counterpart at the IESF as part of efforts to promote unity within esports ©WESCO
Daniel Cossi, President of WESCO, signed a MoU with his counterpart at the IESF as part of efforts to promote unity within esports ©WESCO

"We are looking forward to collaborating with more entities that have the same objectives as IESF which are to protect esports athletes, ensure mental health and promote physical health as well, and also the recognition of esports as a sport globally via the International Federation and nationally via the national associations through a partnership with each country’s sports authority."

Meanwhile, WESCO, a not-for-profit company headquartered in Brazil, operates with the mission of improving esports and promoting it globally, particularly through youth and development programmes.

WESCO also aims to develop existing National Federations as well as build partnerships with event organisers and broadcasting and streaming companies.

The MoU forms part of a wider strategy IESF has adopted to build a sustainable and united umbrella for the esports ecosystem, with the ultimate goal of enabling esports to reach its full potential as a sport and an industry.