The IBP, established in 1997 works with organizations that focus on the impact of government budgets on poor and low-income people in developing countries or new democracies. The aim is to make public budget policies and processes more transparent and accountable to the public. IBP publishes a bimonthly newsletter, released in English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Each newsletter includes news from current civil society budget work around the world, updates on IBP activities, and links to new papers or other materials relevant to budget analysis.