Topics | IOF - Institut des finances

Leadership & Change Management

Supporting people and institutions in envisioning, designing, and implementing policy reforms is essential for state modernization. We focus on developing key skills and competencies, such as…

Budgeting

Public budgets serve as a blueprint that guides how governments collect and allocate resources to meet the needs of their citizens. At its core, effective public budgeting ensures transparency and…

Public investment management

Public Investment Management (PIM) involves the processes by which governments select, construct, and maintain public assets essential for delivering basic public services and supporting economic…

Taxation

Lebanon's tax system has long been plagued by inequalities with adverse effects on fiscal sustainability and economic activity. Modernizing the tax system is crucial for building a fair and…

Crisis Impact Assessment

The multifaceted crisis has had and continues to have significant impacts on the Lebanese public sector, affecting its ability to sustain service provision to citizens. Planning, budgeting, public…

Financial Crimes and Anti Corruption

Financial crimes and corruption significantly undermine a country's macroeconomic stability and overall economic health. The Public Financial Management (PFM) approach to anti-corruption capacity…

Financial Literacy

Financial literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills necessary to make responsible and informed financial decisions, contributing to financial security and well-being. It also empowers citizens to…

Public procurement

Public procurement is a strategic policy instrument essential to sound financial governance. Accounting for 20% to 60% of government expenditures globally, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the…

State Owned Enterprises

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the Lebanese public sector are poorly defined and plagued by inefficiency, low productivity, and a lack of innovation. The government faces significant financial and…

Customs

Customs play a crucial role in fostering national growth and nations well-being. Strategic customs procedures and policies help safeguard revenues, protect the state's fiscal interests, and boost…

Fiscal Transparency

In Lebanon, enhancing financial transparency has become essential to securing international support for funding and investment. While the government must take action to improve transparency, citizens…

Learning Techniques

Lifelong learning and skills development are essential for staying abreast of good practices and emerging trends and for one’s personal and professional development. Our programs rely on a variety of…