Description: This course, presented by the Statistics Department, is intended to broaden participants’ understanding of the concepts and methods of compiling CPIs. It provides an overview of the index number theory and its practical implications in terms of choosing the index number formula at lower and higher levels of aggregation. The course covers the sources and methods for developing weights and sampling areas, items, outlets, and varieties. New and emerging data sources as well as new collection technologies are discussed. Frontier issues including how to better measure the digital economy are included. Linkages to the 2008 SNA are highlighted, including the related principles of scope, coverage, and valuation. The course covers the following topics: calculating elementary and upper-level indexes; methods for handling temporarily and permanently missing prices; introducing new outlets, items, and varieties; adjusting prices for quality changes; chaining and linking indexes with updated weighting structures; and meeting data users’ needs to ensure relevancy. The course follows the principles and recommendations of the CPI Manual (2020).
Description: UNSD in collaboration with GCC-Stat will conduct a regional workshop on IMTS focusing on the latest development on the measurement of digital trade.
Source: IMF Metac (Data extracted on: 19 Feb 2020 )
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Organizer(s): IMF Metac IMF CEF
Description: Organized jointly with the CEF, this workshop was attended by 34 participants from 15 countries (12 METAC). It covered international standards and best practices in producing benchmark GDP estimates through the compilation of supply, use, and input-output tables. It facilitated peer-to-peer discussions of countries’ practices, challenges and solutions, and included a substantial practical component.
Source: GCC Stat (Data extracted on: 17 May 2019 )
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Description: أهداف الورشة: التعرف على مفهوم الاعاقة وتصنيفاتها عالمياً، وأهم الطرق والمناهج في مجال تصنيف الإعاقة. أهمية تصنيف الاعاقة والمشكلات التي تواجهها على المستوى الخليجي والعالمي مع إمكانية توحيد عملية التصنيف في دول مجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربي. أحدث المقاييس العالمية ودورها في التشخيص والتصنيف للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة. التأثيرات النفسية والاجتماعية الواقعة على الأسر والاشخاص ذوي الاعاقة من عملية التصنيف. استعراض التجارب الدولية الناجحة من عملية التصنيف للأشخاص ذوي الاعاقة والفائدة المرجوة لهم ولأسرهم .
Description: The management of natural resources is an important function of government, and statistics are needed to support analysis of the macroeconomic impacts of natural resources and the formulation of an appropriate macroeconomic policy mix. Fluctuations in government revenues, exports, employment, and national income caused by changes in the output and prices of natural resources have major macroeconomic and fiscal implications. Sound policymaking when such risks are present requires reliable, timely, and complete coverage of relevant activity in the national accounts and analytical measures to assess the macroeconomic effects. This regional workshop aims to ensure national accounts data are compiled with comprehensive and technically sound data for natural resources. It will also support compilation of the National Accounts Template Tables specified by the Guide to Analyze Natural Resources in the National Accounts.
Target Audience: Country officials from the National Statistics Office responsible for compiling national accounts in MNRW eligible countries in the region.
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Description: This course, presented by the IMF Statistics Department, offers an opportunity for thorough understanding of concepts, sources of data, and compilation techniques for producing quarterly national accounts statistics. The course is based on the IMF Quarterly National Accounts Manual (2017 Edition) and is oriented to national accounts compilers from countries that are improving, developing, or planning to develop quarterly national accounts (QNA). The course covers both theoretical and practical compilation issues, specifically the following main topics: * scope and role of QNA; * data sources for compiling quarterly GDP estimates (mainly using production and expenditure approaches); * editing procedures and dealing with indicators; * benchmarking techniques for combining quarterly indicators with annual estimates; * seasonal adjustments; * price and volume measures; * chain-linking techniques for compiling QNA time series; * early estimates of quarterly GDP; * other specific QNA issues; and * revision policy and dissemination practices. The course consists of lectures, workshops, and small group discussions.
Target Audience: Officials responsible for compiling national accounts statistics.
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