The BPFC programme is a 12-month action-learning programme aimed to solve local public finance problems. It takes the view that Public Financial Management (PFM) does not lend itself to a one-size-fits-all approach and that beyond the technical fixes, sustainable PFM reforms require the careful management of political and administrative constraints, together with a deep understanding of the local context.

The BPFC programme emphasises principles, such as country ownership, by relying on local solutions to local problems, experimentation by promoting an iterative and adaptive approach, and multi-stakeholder engagement by supporting diffusion and coordination within administrations.