About TaRIFA

What is TaRIFA?

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.

📍 Nairobi 🗓️ 9th-11th Nov 2026 🧭 16 topics · 4 themes
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TaRIFA · New Course

Climate Finance Course

A practical grounding in how climate money actually moves — from global emissions science to Kenya's national budget, carbon markets, and the courts shaping climate policy. Sixteen topics, four themes, one Nairobi cohort.

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New Climate Finance Course · 16 Topics

Sixteen Topics. One Programme.

01

What is climate finance?
02

Climate change basics
03

Understanding global emissions trends
04

Understanding the UNFCCC & Paris Agreement
05

Evolution of Kenya's Nationally Determined Contributions
06

Roles of different countries & country groupings
07

The role of the courts in climate action politics
08

Carbon tax politics
09

Understanding carbon pricing
10

Debt and debt-for-nature swaps
11

National budgets
12

Subnational budgets
13

Extrabudgetary funds
14

Public goods, externalities & the problem of time
15

Private investment in green energy
16

Case study: clean energy investment from Kenya
KES 100,000
per person
For payment details, reach out to Maryanne Wanjiku, TaRIFA Lead — mwanjiku@ipfglobal.or.ke

Common questions

About the programme

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.

Hear from us

Inside the Initiative

▶ YouTube video — "The Training and Research Initiative for Fiscal Affairs"

How we teach

Our Approach to Learning

Practical & Active

Customized courses defined by active, practical learning approaches — solving real-world problems using real data and peer-to-peer experience.

Hybrid Delivery

Both in-person and virtual learning — combining rich face-to-face interaction with the flexibility of online experience.

Dynamic Curriculum

Responsive to emerging trends and training needs — inspired by top global learning models and modern technology.

Where we're headed

Strategic Objectives

In line with TaRIFA's long-term vision of transforming public finance education and practice in Africa, we are guided by the following strategic objectives.

Strategic Objective 1

Enhance Capacity in Public Finance Analysis across Africa

Deliver cutting-edge training programs in public finance to professionals, policymakers, and civil servants across Africa, building local capacity in financial management, budgeting, taxation, and governance.

Strategic Objective 2

Build a Community of Practice in Public Finance

Establish a dynamic network of professionals, scholars, and practitioners in the field of public finance. This community will serve as a platform for ongoing knowledge exchange, mentorship, and collaboration.

Strategic Objective 3

Facilitate Collaboration and Partnerships with Universities, Governments and other Stakeholders

Establish robust partnerships with universities, governments, and key stakeholders to ensure sustainability, relevance, and impact of the school's programs.

Partner with TaRIFA

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.

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