Topics | IOF - Institut des finances

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…

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…

Economic Development

Understanding the financial and economic system is central to our mission, alongside raising awareness of state institution management and public policies. We enhance the capacity of civil servants…

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…

Public Private Partnerships

When well regulated, Public Private Partnerships can emerge as a powerful mechanism for driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the delivery of public services, infrastructure, and…

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…

Civil Service

A professional civil service is fundamental to effective governance and sustainable public sector reform. Lebanon faces structural challenges in managing its public workforce and strengthening civil…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…