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What is the primary purpose of IPSAS in the United Nations?
What is the primary purpose of IPSAS in the United Nations?
What is the main function of Implementing Partners in the United Nations?
What is the main function of Implementing Partners in the United Nations?
What type of accounting does IPSAS promote in the United Nations?
What type of accounting does IPSAS promote in the United Nations?
What is the purpose of open commitments in the United Nations?
What is the purpose of open commitments in the United Nations?
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What is a key aspect of grants management in the United Nations?
What is a key aspect of grants management in the United Nations?
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Which type of funding mechanism is mandatory for Member States to contribute to?
Which type of funding mechanism is mandatory for Member States to contribute to?
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What is the purpose of a Grant Application in the Grant Management Cycle?
What is the purpose of a Grant Application in the Grant Management Cycle?
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Which of the following is a requirement of IPSAS for grant management?
Which of the following is a requirement of IPSAS for grant management?
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What is a key consideration in grant management, according to the content?
What is a key consideration in grant management, according to the content?
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What is the purpose of Multi-Donor Trust Funds?
What is the purpose of Multi-Donor Trust Funds?
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What is the final step in the Grant Management Cycle?
What is the final step in the Grant Management Cycle?
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Which of the following is a type of funding mechanism?
Which of the following is a type of funding mechanism?
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What is the purpose of Grant Reporting in the Grant Management Cycle?
What is the purpose of Grant Reporting in the Grant Management Cycle?
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Study Notes
UN Funding Mechanisms
- Voluntary contributions are donations made by Member States, organizations, and individuals to support specific UN programs or activities.
- Assessed contributions are mandatory contributions made by Member States to fund the UN's regular budget and peacekeeping operations.
- Multi-Donor Trust Funds allow multiple donors to contribute to a single trust fund, which is then used to support specific programs or activities.
Grant Management Cycle
- The grant application process involves submitting a grant proposal to the funding agency, outlining project objectives, budget, and implementation plan.
- Grant approval involves reviewing and approving the grant proposal, including the terms and conditions of the grant.
- Grant implementation involves using grant funds to achieve project objectives.
- Grant reporting involves submitting regular reports to the funding agency, detailing project progress, expenditures, and achievements.
- Grant closure involves completing the project and submitting a final report to the funding agency, including a final financial report.
IPSAS Requirements
- Grant accounting involves accounting for grant receipts and expenditures separately, using a consistent and transparent accounting system.
- Grant disclosure involves disclosing grant information in financial statements, including the grant amount, purpose, and funding agency.
- Grant compliance involves complying with the terms and conditions of the grant, including any specific reporting or auditing requirements.
Key Considerations
- Grant management risks include non-compliance, fraud, and mismanagement, and must be identified and managed.
- Diversifying grant funding sources is necessary to minimize dependence on a single donor and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Grant coordination involves coordinating grant management activities across different departments and programs to ensure effective use of grant funds.
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Test your knowledge of IPSAS, grants management, and financial accountability in the context of implementing partners and the United Nations. This quiz covers budgeting, accrual, and open commitments.
