INSTITUTE FOR STATE EFFECTIVENESS

Programs

1. Country analysis and engagement - ise works through its country stocktaking program to understand country context. In particular countries, ise works with country partners to understand country context and to design and support implementation of policies and programs on regional and local levels to fit that context. Ise's approach relies on understanding systems across government functions, promoting growth and opportunity through fostering inclusive markets, and enhancing citizen inclusion and empowerment by expanding the space for civil society. Ise teams also provide advisory support in key instruments including country-wide programs particularly in support of inclusive, large-scale community-driven development programs; and in thematic areas, including education and training; public finance; and social policy and participatory development. This work supports leaders and managers with the know-how to address the governance gap and build governance systems that are responsive to the needs of citizens.

   $1,189,004 spent$625,745 earned by the program
   78% of program spending

2. Insight and analysis - ise's analysis is informed by years of studying and working with civic actors, public sector and firms on governance and market building across a wide range of contexts. Ise conducts research and provides input on policy through several programs and research areas including:- "state of the state" dialogue and research to identify gains, lessons learned and emerging trends relating to the social compact and public trust in institutions.- democracy & government: state, market, citizenship - this work focuses onstrengthening democratic governance, rule of law and inclusive market building. Ise works to refine concepts and frameworks for governance, promote economic and civic engagement, and strengthen international relationships. Ise also develops tools and frameworks for building integrated markets and identifying assets to support inclusive growth and development; and - successful transitions to map pathways from poverty to prosperity and from autocracy to democracy in the developing world over the course of the past century to extract relevant lessons for today's challenges. This allows for comparison across time and context.-global order & international…

   $267,679 spent
   18% of program spending

3. Leadership development programs - ise's engage, educate, and train programs advance approaches to equip new generation leaders and managers with the knowledge, skills, and tools to create inclusive policies and accountable and effective institutions. The program consists of a variety of education and training initiatives, including: I) tailored leadership programs and retreats for senior leaders and managers across private, public, and civil society sectors in countries and regions navigating processes of transformation and reform; ii) managing governance reform and transformation courses to equip professionals with tools and skills to accelerate institutional reforms and better serve citizens; iii) ise's nextgen fellows program to enhance practical skills and substantive expertise for the next generation of global leaders, while establishing connections for them across focus areas and regions; and iv) specialized trainings that enhance the practical skills and substantive knowledge of leaders and managers on sector specific functions of governance.

   $41,704 spent
   3% of program spending

4. Networks partnership and dissemination - ise organizes and participates in events on governance and development in order to create networks and partnerships across fields relevant to ise's work and creates products to disseminate ideas and develop thinking on governance issues. Audiences include, but are not limited to, government, business, and civil society, as well as the general public.

   $20,480 spent
   1% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $1,518,867.