21
October 2025
The Global Fund - Geneva, Switzerland
09:00 - 19:00
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The IFR4NPO project is now complete. Please visit INPRF.org to learn more about the next steps for the project and INPAS.
The launch of the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS) marks a historic step toward redefining how non-profits around the world demonstrate accountability and credibility, both improving quality and reducing burden.
Join us alongside funders, NGOs, non-profits, accounting experts, and civil society leaders on 21 October in Geneva to celebrate the INPAS launch and explore what comes next.
Registration deadline: 12 October 2025.
For the first time, the global non-profit sector has a unified framework for financial reporting. Designed by the sector, for the sector, INPAS responds to a long-standing need by helping non-profits tell a clearer financial story, reducing duplication in donor reporting, and building trust across the sector.
Whether you’re a funder navigating complex reporting demands or a non-profit ready to streamline how you report to stakeholders, INPAS Arrives: A New Era in Non-Profit Accounting will connect you to a global movement for better financial accountability.
We understand travel to Geneva is not practical for many of our global stakeholders. We hosted a virtual event on 9 October with two different sessions to celebrate the launch of INPAS. View the recording here.
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About Adda Faye:
Adda Faye has been Chief Financial Officer at the Global Fund since 2020. Leading the Finance & Administration Division, she optimizes organizational resources to accelerate the Global Fund’s mission.
Adda brings over 20 years of experience in strategic financial management in the international development and public sectors, including expertise in change management and business process optimization by leveraging modern technology. She joined the Global Fund in 2010 in operational roles and progressed to executive leadership roles. She leads the public financial management (PFM) strategy to drive the organization’s ambition to increase use of country systems. She is a member of the Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).
Step into the story behind the standard. In this landmark session, we trace the ten-year journey of INPAS—from a bold idea to a global movement—and announce the formation of its new, permanent governance body.
Meet the people who made it happen, hear the human stories behind the technical work, and witness a historic milestone as INPAS moves beyond the IFR4NPO Project into a new era. This is more than a handover—it’s the launch of a lasting legacy for streamlined, relevant, and globally consistent non-profit reporting.
Enjoy coffee and tea and meet your fellow attendees.
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In this pivotal session we unveil INPAS Practice Guide 1: Harmonised Grant Reporting—a game-changer for funders and grantees alike. Explore the key features of the new reporting format alongside a demonstration pilot project, showing how unified reporting can work in practice.
In a powerful panel discussion, senior leaders from the Oak Foundation and the Global Fund share why they are backing this approach—and what internal challenges they anticipate. Hear their candid perspectives on what makes this initiative transformational for the sector.
Bring your questions for a dynamic plenary Q&A as we explore what it will take to make harmonised reporting the new normal.
How ready is Europe for a global non-profit accounting standard? In this session, EY Geneva presents key findings from a new survey of major European NPOs—both grant makers and recipients.
Learn what sector leaders think about INPAS, the current challenges they face, and what they need from a unified reporting framework. Whether you’re navigating cross-border audits or funding compliance, this 30-minute snapshot offers valuable insights.
Enjoy a catered lunch and network with your fellow attendees.
Fund accounting is one of the most powerful innovations in the new INPAS standard. It equips non-profits to clearly show how they generate and steward unrestricted reserves—crucial for financial resilience—and connects seamlessly to the harmonised grant report in INPAS Guide 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to unpack how it works, what it enables, and why it’s a game-changer for the sector.
Hear from Country Champions and key stakeholders in countries around the world, including a case study from Ethiopia and reflections from Argentina, Ghana & UK. What’s the lived experience for NPOs operating without a standard? What’s the demand? What adoption plans are in place?
What could the INPAS adoption journey look like for a country, a donor or an NPO? What steps are needed, what are some possible timelines, what might the costs be? In some situations, regulation could be misused against civil society. What risks have been considered and how might they be mitigated?
Multiple audits are a common frustration for NGOs—costly, repetitive, and time-consuming. NPOs often face overlapping audits for grants and statutory requirements, with similar questions and system checks. Could a harmonised grant report annex offer a pathway toward a single audit? This session explores the potential benefits, risks, and practical considerations.
Enjoy coffee and tea and network with your fellow attendees.
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An interactive and reflective session to answer remaining questions, consider hopes for the future, recognize and thank those that have made the journey possible, enjoy some footage from the online launch and watch parties and be motivated to take tangible next steps.
Join us for an evening reception and a toast to INPAS!
Light refreshments will be served.
Reception is sponsored by:
We are thrilled to have The Global Fund as the venue host for INPAS Arrives: A New Era of Non-profit Accounting.
The event will be held at The Global Fund.
The address is:
Global Health Campus
Chemin du Pommier 40
1218 Grand-Saconnex
Geneva, Switzerland
All individuals must be registered in advance to attend.
The cost of the event is 100 USD. The registration fee includes full access to the event, all sessions, coffee and tea breaks, lunch, and the evening reception.
The registration fee does not include any travel or accommodations.
Bus
There are several public bus routes near The Global Fund / Global Health Campus (GHC). The nearest stop is Le Pommier. For more information, visit the Transports Publics Genevois website.
Train
Genève Cornavin is the main train station for the city of Geneva, and is located in downtown Geneva. The station is about 15 minutes away from GHC by car or bus. The Genève-Aéroport station at the Geneva Airport is also nearby. For more information, visit the SBB website.
Flights
Geneva Airport is the closest airport, with numerous daily international flights. GHC is about 10 minutes by car or bus from the airport.
Yes, you must register in advance. Registration closes on Monday, 6 October.
If you are on a complementary entry, you must still register for security and catering purposes. Please email sam.musoke@humentum.org.
It is the responsibility of all attendees to arrange a visa to Switzerland (if needed) before registering.
We have provided letters to support visa applications, but the deadline for new letter requests was 7 September.
At this time we cannot offer any discounts, travel stipends, or further bursaries to attend the event.
If you are unable to attend, please consider joining our virtual launch events on 9 Oct
We have sponsorship opportunities still available. To find out more information about sponsoring the event, please contact Amit.kate@humentum.org.
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