What is TaRIFA?
The Training and Research Initiative for Fiscal Affairs (TaRIFA) is a center of excellence in public finance designed to address critical skills gaps in Africa. It bridges the divide between academic knowledge and practical application by equipping professionals with the tools needed to navigate complex fiscal systems
Our Vision
An Africa where organizations and governments are served by highly qualified public finance practitioners.
Our Mission
To develop and equip diverse public finance practitioners with relevant knowledge and skills to reshape Africa’s fiscal landscape.
Who does it target?
TaRIFA targets practitioners and individuals working or interested in the public finance space, particularly those with strong potential but limited access to structured training and practical skill-building opportunities.
What does it do?
TaRIFA delivers structured training, applied learning, and research opportunities that build analytical, managerial, and leadership skills in public finance. Its programs are designed to develop practical, job-ready competencies and strengthen the capacity of professionals to improve fiscal governance across Africa.
When will the courses be offered?
The courses will be offered beginning in September, with detailed schedules and enrollment information to be shared in advance to allow participants adequate time to prepare and register.
Where will the courses be offered?
The course will be open to all English-speaking participants, regardless of location, ensuring broad accessibility to individuals interested in building their skills in public finance.
How will it be done?
The programme will be delivered through physical, in-person sessions held in Nairobi. Participants will engage directly with facilitators and peers through structured workshops, interactive discussions, and practical exercises designed to deepen understanding and encourage active participation. The in-person format will also provide opportunities for networking, real-time feedback and collaborative learning in a focused environment.
Our Approach to Learning
We offer customized courses defined by active and practical learning approaches. These courses focus on solving real-world problems, using real data and leverage on experiential peer to peer learning.
We have adopted a hybrid approach, we provide both in-person and virtual learning, offering both the rich interaction of face-to-face sessions and the flexibility of online experience.
Our curriculum will be dynamic to respond to emerging trends and training needs. Inspired by top global learning models, we use technology to make learning better, smarter, and more engaging.
Partner with TaRIFA
We recognize that transforming public finance requires collaboration and strategic partnerships with
academic institutions, governments, civil society, the private sector, international networks, and professional
bodies. As we roll out our flagship intermediate-level courses in Public Finance Analysis, Health Financing,
and Climate Financing we aim to equip a new generation of practitioners with the skills and insights needed
to drive real change. Partner with us in building a dynamic, skilled, and future-ready public finance
workforce—one that will reshape Africa’s fiscal landscape for the better.
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