The Global Fund Access Board (GFAB) is a premier pan-African institution dedicated to advancing the standards of excellence, integrity, and compliance across sectors. Founded with the vision of transforming Africa into a globally competitive and quality-driven continent, GFAB provides rigorous, reliable, and context-sensitive accreditation and compliance services to organizations operating in education, healthcare, research, nonprofit, manufacturing, and public governance.
Our mandate is simple but powerful: to promote institutional trust, accountability, and operational excellence. We recognize that quality assurance and regulatory compliance are not just checklists — they are strategic tools for growth, sustainability, and social impact. By aligning with international standards while embracing Africa's unique socio-economic contexts, GFAB serves as a bridge between local innovation and global best practices.
At the heart of GFAB is a commitment to competence, transparency, and impartiality. Our team consists of seasoned professionals, technical experts, and auditors with multidisciplinary backgrounds and regional fluency. This ensures that each client receives not just a review, but a meaningful partnership designed to elevate operations, governance, and credibility.
Our impact spans across 47+ countries, supporting hundreds of organizations through:
Beyond individual services, GFAB functions as a thought leader in Africa’s quality and compliance ecosystem. Through partnerships with regional economic communities, standards bodies, and international organizations, we contribute to policy development, harmonization of standards, and the creation of tools for cross-border recognition and benchmarking.
Our work is underpinned by a strong governance framework. The GFAB Board of Directors comprises sector experts, compliance scholars, civil society representatives, and former policymakers who provide strategic oversight and ethical guidance to our mission. This ensures that our actions reflect not only industry needs but also public accountability and continental aspirations.
Moreover, GFAB is a firm believer in inclusion and community participation. We operate a member-driven model that allows professionals, institutions, and organizations to become part of our network. Members enjoy access to resources, networking platforms, leadership opportunities, and input into standard-setting initiatives. This collaborative spirit enhances our reach and relevance across diverse sectors and geographies.
Join us as we reshape Africa’s narrative — one institution, one audit, and one standard at a time.
GFAB: Accrediting Today, Empowering Tomorrow.
To be Africa’s leading force in building a continent where every institution, enterprise, and system operates with excellence, integrity, and global credibility — ensuring that African standards are recognized, respected, and trusted worldwide..
To support African organizations by providing world-class accreditation and compliance services rooted in international best practices and tailored to Africa's unique development context
At GFAB, our values are integrity, excellence, impartiality, accountability, collaboration, and sustainability — the pillars of a compliant and quality-driven Africa.
Theme: Harmonizing Standards for Sustainable Development Date: September 15–17, 2025 Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda The Pan-African Compliance Conference 2025 is a high-level continental gathering of policymakers, accreditation bodies, business leaders, academics, and civil society organizations committed to advancing sustainable development through unified compliance frameworks. This year’s theme, “Harmonizing Standards for Sustainable Development,” focuses on the urgent need for African countries to align regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards to unlock regional integration, promote responsible trade, and attract sustainable investments.
Theme: Shaping the Future of Compliance Leadership in Africa Date: August 21, 2025 Format: Virtual Panel Discussion Top compliance leaders from across the continent gather to discuss ethical leadership, risk governance, and integrity in accreditation. Interactive breakout rooms will allow participants to share regional best practices, challenges, and innovations. 🎤 Speakers: African Union QA Directorate, AfCFTA Council, Private Sector Champions.