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.
The Institute of Public Finance (IPF) is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit think tank established in 2013 to advance the principles and practice of public finance management. Based out of Nairobi, Kenya, IPF provides policy research and advocacy, technical assistance, and capacity strengthening for various stakeholders such as public sector leaders both at the county and national level, development partners, civil society organizations, and oversight agencies.
Our mandate is to enhance the efficiency, responsiveness and sustainability of public financial systems across countries, counties, institutions and citizens. Over the years, IPF has evolved from a national entity into a globally recognized Center of Excellence in fiscal governance. While our roots are in Kenya, which forms our foundational work, our expertise and partnerships extend to other African countries as well as regions in Europe, Asia, North America and South America.
IPF’s approach combines research with proactive policy engagement and inclusive stakeholder collaboration to support both state and non-state institutions in shaping public finance systems that are equitable, transparent and results driven both locally and internationally.
Our Mission
Our mission is 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.
Our Vision
Our mission is 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.
- Public finances are transparent, and information is accessible and released timeously.
- Citizens participate actively to make their preferences known and to monitor performance.
- Government officials are held accountable for the decisions they make about public money.
- Public spending addresses gender and regional inequalities and contributes to greater social cohesion.
- Government revenue and spending policies follow clear plans, achieve their targets, and are revised whenever necessary
- Government resources are used wisely to deliver maximum value at minimum cost.
IPF Strategic Plan (2024 - 2028)
The Institute of Public Finance’s Strategic Plan 2.0 represents a decade of impactful work since Kenya’s 2010 constitution expanded the public finance landscape, building on IPF’s proven track record in advocacy, capacity building, and research. Anchored on six core principles—Transparency, Accountability, Public Participation, Equity, Efficiency, and Effectiveness—the strategy articulates a clear theory of change that will guide operations and strengthen partnerships with key oversight bodies including Parliament and the Office of the Auditor General. Learning from past successes and identified gaps, IPF will focus its resources on four thematic areas: Climate Financing, Revenue Policy, Health Financing, and Macro Fiscal & Debt Analysis. Through careful monitoring and implementation of this strategic framework, IPF remains committed to its vision and mission of expanding public finance awareness and ensuring effective resource management for current and future needs.
Our work delivers real impact
Over the past decade, IPF has produced research analysis to inform policy actions, and we have implemented projects in collaboration with grassroots civil society organizations, governments at both national and county levels.