Institute of Public Finance

Name

Institute of Public Finance

Legal name

Institute of Public Finance

Website

https://ipfglobal.or.ke

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Finance Policy Research and Advisory

NAICS

Public Finance Activities (921130), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAEAA

Budgeting & Fiscal Planning

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Finance, Treasury & Procurement

SECONDARYBPAIAEAC

Public Debt Management

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Finance, Treasury & Procurement

SECONDARYBPAIABAC

State/Provincial Treasury, Budget & Fiscal Management

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAEAD

Government Accounting & Financial Reporting

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Finance, Treasury & Procurement

Keywords

• Public finance policy
• Fiscal policy research
• Revenue enhancement advisory
• Capacity building programs
• Debt sustainability analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research and Advisory Services: IPF generates revenue through conducting in-depth research, analytical reports, and providing policy analysis on fiscal matters for governments and development partners
2. Capacity Building Programs: Technical assistance and training programs delivered to county and national government officials on public finance management
3. Technical Assistance: Provides technical assistance to governments and regional institutions through policy dialogue and advisory support on debt sustainability and fiscal governance

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Institute of Public Finance is a public policy think tank that delivers research and advisory services on fiscal policy, taxation, debt sustainability, and budgetary decisions for governments and development partners. It conducts in-depth budget analytics, produces analytical reports and publications, and runs hands-on capacity building programs for national and county government officials across Kenya and Africa.

Product overview

The Institute of Public Finance (IPF) is a public policy think tank offering a portfolio of research, advisory, and capacity-building services focused on public finance management across Kenya and Africa. The organization operates as a unified service organization rather than a software platform—its core offerings include policy research and analysis services, capacity building programs, and knowledge products (publications, training modules, infographics, and study reports). The research and analysis service forms the foundation, supported by capacity building programs that deliver hands-on training, while the knowledge products (Flagship Publications, Policy Briefs, Study Reports, Training Modules, and Infographics) disseminate findings and educational content. There is no software product, API, or technology platform—IPF's 'products' are service-based offerings delivered through human expertise and documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research and Analysis In-depth budget analytics and fiscal landscape examination to support optimal resource allocation, debt sustainability assessment, and financing priorities for governments and development partners.
• Capacity Building Programs Hands-on training, applied learning, and technical support in public finance management delivered to government officials and stakeholders at national and county levels.
• Strategic Initiatives Programme High-impact regional and global engagements that strengthen Africa's voice in fiscal governance, equitable financing, and international policy dialogue through research, partnerships, and strategic advocacy.
• Flagship Publications Comprehensive research reports including the Annual National Shadow Budget and regional analyses such as Evolution of Public Debt in EAC.
• Policy Briefs Concise analytical documents addressing current fiscal policy issues including health insurance, tax expenditure reviews, and debt transparency.
• Study Reports Detailed research studies on topics including agricultural finance from carbon markets, renewable energy subsidies, climate adaptation indicators, and county health financing legislation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kitui County posted 9% growth in OSR in 2023/24
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPF partnered with CRA to train over 110 revenue administration officers from Nairobi City, Laikipia and Kitui counties in revenue forecasting, and equipped 50 officers with policy development skills. Joint development of Revenue Enhancement Strategies for Laikipia and Kitui counties.
• Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with KEWOPA leverages women leaders' grassroots networks to drive Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) workshops. Reached 120 women entrepreneurs across 4 counties (Homa Bay, Kitui, Samburu, Taita Taveta) through structured workshops combining mentorship, peer-learning, and policy engagement.
• Publish What You FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research study 'Assessing National Funding for Women's Economic Empowerment in Kenya' analyzing government investments in WEE initiatives and the alignment between budgetary allocations and strategic direction.
• County Governments (Laikipia, Kitui, Nairobi City)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPF supports county governments to strengthen revenue strategies and improve collection through technical assistance, training, and Revenue Enhancement Strategy development with measurable outcomes (9-22% OSR growth).
• African UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPF participated in the African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Reform in Harare, Zimbabwe, contributing to discussions on the Common African Position on Debt and the African Financing Stability Mechanism.
• Governments, Development Agencies, Research Institutions, and Civil SocietycoreOthersIPF collaborates with governments, development agencies, research institutions, and civil society organizations across Africa and beyond on public finance matters.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• African Economic Research Consortium (AERC): Pan-African economics research network producing policy analysis for African governments and regional bodies. Comparable to IPF in mission, thematic areas (fiscal, debt, development economics) and continental footprint via policy advocacy.
• International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD): Research-focused center on taxation and development in low-income countries. Directly comparable on the revenue-policy and tax-administration-modernization thematic area that forms a core IPF service line.
• International Budget Partnership (IBP): Global organization working on public budget transparency, accountability and citizen engagement. Comparable to IPF on public-finance accountability, budget analytics and capacity-building for government fiscal actors.
• Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA): Kenya's statutory public-policy research institute focusing on economic and fiscal policy analysis for the national government. Directly comparable to IPF in serving Kenyan government fiscal-policy needs with research and advisory.

Emerging players

• Tax Justice Network: Independent international network focused on tax justice, transparency and reform. Adjacent to IPF's revenue-policy and fiscal-justice thematic work, with overlapping African government and CSO engagement.
• African Development Institute: African-focused development policy and research organization with thematic overlap on governance and economic-policy research. Comparable as a regional peer operating in adjacent public-policy/fiscal-economics space.

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Development Studies (IDS): Global research and learning organization on development, with significant public-finance, governance and capacity-building work in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable in mission and applied research-to-advisory pathway.
• Overseas Development Institute (ODI): Global development think tank with a substantial public-finance, governance and tax-policy practice including Africa-focused work. Overlaps with IPF on thematic areas (revenue policy, debt sustainability) and on African government advisory engagements.
• CUTS International (Consumer Unity & Trust Society): Global public-policy research and advocacy organization working on economic governance, trade and fiscal accountability. Overlaps with IPF on public-finance reform and government accountability themes.

Regional players

• Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA): Think tank doing budget analysis, fiscal-policy research and capacity building with subnational (state-level) governments in India. Functionally comparable to IPF's county-level revenue-enhancement model in Kenya.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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