NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE & POLICY (NIPFP)

1. The National Institute of Public Finance & Policy (NIPFP) is a premier research organization conducting research advisory, training and capacity building programmes in the field of public economics and fiscal policy. Established in 1976 as an autonomous institution under the Society Registration Act, 1860, the institute has grown into an important think tank on public finance and fiscal policy. It has provided research advisory and capacity building support on fiscal policy and inter-governmental finance both at national and international levels.

2. The Governing Body is chaired by an Economist of Eminence. The Central Government is represented by the Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary, Secretary (Economic Affairs) and Chief Economic Advisor of the Ministry of Finance. The Governing Body also includes a few distinguished economists and heads of specified sister research institutions. There is an Academic Committee to advise the Director.