The Institute of Public Finance

Kenya's premier public policy think tank in matters fiscal policy, taxation and budgeting, with regard to providing insights for equitable and efficient resource allocation

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Announcement! We have extended the submission deadline to February 5, 2025, to accommodate all your views on governance, public finance, and reforms. Help shape Kenya’s Shadow Governance Diagnostic Report by sharing your insights using the provided template. Send your input to diagnosticreport@ipfglobal.or.ke.

We conduct research, and advocacy, and provide technical assistance to state and non-state actors.

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As a leading Public Finance policy think tank, we analyze government fiscal policies, taxation, and budgetary decisions to provide insights that promote efficient and equitable resource allocation.

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Mission

To be the preeminent public finance think tank, contributing through our research, capacity building and advocacy to the continuous improvement of Kenya's public finances

Vision

Delivering unquestionable evidence for Public Finance Management policy and action to realize all of the core principles of public finance

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Integrity and Accountability
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Is Carbon Trading the Solution to Kenya’s Climate Finance Problem?
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Is Carbon Trading the Solution to Kenya’s Climate Finance Problem?

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Investing in Kenya’s Climate Future: Why Transparent and Accountable Financing Matters
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Investing in Kenya’s Climate Future: Why Transparent and Accountable Financing Matters

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Bridging the Gaps in Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Act to Create a Path to Sustainable Universal Healthcare
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Bridging the Gaps in Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Act to Create a Path to Sustainable Universal Healthcare

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1/ Kenya's debt strategy has faced major challenges.

Our latest report analyzes the Medium-Term Debt Strategy (FY2016/17–FY2022/23) and highlights how inaccurate exchange rate forecasts have driven up debt costs. Read our full report here: https://shorturl.at/IUPKl

Day 2: Optimizing Own-Source Revenue (OSR) for Better Service Delivery!
@RuthKendagor1 emphasized leveraging AI beyond information sharing—to reporting and revenue tracking. Ghana’s use of Power BI in IFMIS is a great example of data-driven revenue generation.🧵1/

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Day 1 of the Own Source Revenue Growth Conference has set the stage for critical discussions on boosting county revenues. With most county revenues resembling Appropriations in Aid (AIA)—fees for services—the focus is on increasing voluntary compliance. 🧵1/

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Featured in The Standard!
@ipf_global weighs in on Kenya’s fiscal challenges in the article, "Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRArisks missing revenue targets." The piece highlights rising debt distress and the need for fiscal restraint.
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The Annual OSR Growth Conference is set for Feb 5-6, 2025, at Safari Park Hotel!

Don’t miss @RuthKendagor1, Head of Research & Research Capacity Strengthening @ipf_global, as a panelist on re-engineering resource mobilization for sustainable development.

Register now.

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