As an NPE, we are funded from:

  1. Annual membership fees;
  2. Gratuitous sponsorship and endowments from stakeholders within our ecosystem;
  3. Licensing agreements from our standard-setting, accreditation, and certification activities.

We annually prepare financial reports that reflects how we created value within a sustainable, transparent and responsible manner.

Our membership fees are calculated based on the World Bank criteria for country income and development levels, and is depicted in the table below. The fee amount and annual increases are subject to annual Board review and approval:

Income level classification
Index fee per association
High income countries
€ 1335
Middle income countries
€ 801
Low income countries
€ 401