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Area of Expertise

• The IEA was established in 1994 as a civic forum to promote public policy debates through research and public policy analysis, capacity building, public forums, evidence-based advocacy, and technical support.
• The IEA's activities are targeted at policymakers including members of parliament, civil society, private sector, and the public at large. Knowledge on public finance management issues are covered by the Budget Information Program to enhance the transparent and participatory engagement of key institutions for the effective and efficient management of public finance and economic policies in Kenya.

  Publications

  • Employment Study in Kenya - Regulation and Competition Programme
  • Budget Guide 2010/11 - Budget Information Programme
  • Citizen's Handbook on Local Government System in Kenya
  • Parliamentary Budget Oversight in Kenya, 2009
  • Kenyas Verdict: A Citizens Report Card on the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF)
  • Citizens Alternative Budget 2010/11 (previous years available here)
  • Budget 2011/12: A Guide for MPs
  • Applied Budget Work (Trainer's Manual)
  • Profile of Women's Socioeconomic Status in Kenya
  • The Quest for an Information Society
  • Appropriations Guide for MPs: Fiscal Year 2002/2003
  • For all IEA publications, click here

  Major Current Activities

  • IEA's Profile 2011 – Briefly describes the main budget analysis and advocacy activities of the organization and its involvement with the International Budget Partnership's Partnership Initiative.
  • Currently IEA coordinates four programs: 1) Budget information; 2) Trade information; 3) Regulation and competition policy; and the 4)Futures.

    Newsletters And Regular Reports

    Regular thematic bulletins and policy briefs by respective programs:
    • Budget Focus
    • Trade Notes, which analyse regional and global trade developments