The International Non-Profit Reporting Foundation (INPRF), formerly known as IFR4NPO, has announced the appointment of Hikmet Abdella, CEO of Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Ethiopia, as a member of its board.
This appointment brings a prominent Ethiopian expert to the global stage as the international foundation works to implement the first-ever International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance (INPAG), specifically designed for non-profit organizations.
Hikmet is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the finance and regulatory sectors. Prior to leading FSD Ethiopia, she served as the Director General of the Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE).
She is widely recognized for her significant contributions to the country’s accounting profession, notably as the founder and country manager of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Ethiopia from 2004 to 2013.
Following her appointment, Hikmet expressed her commitment to enhancing transparency in the sector, stating “I am honored and delighted to have the opportunity to serve as a board member. I am ready to work with enthusiasm and passion to realize the reporting framework for non-profit organizations and ensure its sustainability in a way that benefits all stakeholders.”
According to the INPRF Board Chairs, Hikmet’s appointment is a continuation of her years of contribution to the governance group of the International Non-Profit Accounting Standards (INPAS).
She has previously gained extensive leadership experience as a board member of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and the Center for Dialogue, Research and Cooperation (CDRC).
Beyond technical accounting, Hikmet is also involved in Ethiopia’s long-term strategic planning; in 2022, she was one of the 50 “Destiny Ethiopia” members selected to draft four alternative scenarios for Ethiopia’s journey toward 2040. Additionally, she is an active participant in the Female CEO Breakfast Club (FCBC).
The global of the INPRF is to fill the existing gap in international financial reporting. Currently, many non-profit organizations struggle to provide various reports that differ according to national laws and donor requirements.
With Hikmet joining the board, she will play a key role in ensuring that the new international standards are inclusive and take into account the realities of developing countries like Ethiopia.
Her leadership is expected to contribute significantly to adapting international frameworks to local contexts, thereby increasing trust, accountability, and the flow of funding within the sector.
