Center of Public Finance
and Governance

Budget policy and planning: analysis of the budget process, medium-term planning, budget execution and fiscal risks

Revenue and expenditure policy: analysis of tax and customs revenues, public spending priorities and the efficiency of budget allocations

Public finance management: assessment and development of institutional, legislative and organizational reforms to strengthen the efficiency and transparency of public finances

Debt and fiscal sustainability: analysis of public debt, deficit financing, liquidity management and international financial assistance

Fiscal decentralization: assessment of the financial statusand capacity of communities

Local finance: inter-budgetary transfers, local taxation, local borrowing, public investment management (PIM) at the local level

Regional policy and governance: analysis of legislation, separation of powers, local elections, impact of sectoral reforms at the local level

European integration: harmonization of regional policy 
of Ukraine with EU practice, analysis of EU instruments 
and funds for territorial development, assessment of readiness of communities and regions for effective use of resources

Social policy and protection: assessment of social support systems, targeting, accessibility and effectiveness of benefits and socialservices

Population needs and vulnerable groups: analysis of the needs and support mechanisms for families with children, low-income households, persons with disabilities, IDPs and veterans

Labour market and human capital: analysis of labour market trends, workforce needs, skills, demographic change and barriers to economic participation

Social spending and policy effectiveness: assessment of public expenditures on human capital and the impact of government programmes on people’s well-being and economic resilience

Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI): analysis of gender and social inequalities, barriers to access to public services and economic opportunities, and integration of GESI principles into public policy