Global Calendar of Statistical Events

Organizer(s): IMF AI Generated

Description: Topics covered include: (i) Updating of reference periods, conceptual basics and international practice; (ii) Source data for weights, techniques for determining weights and selecting basket items; (iii) Designing the geographic coverage, sample of outlets and sampled varieties; (iv) Practical issues on data collection; (v) Introduction of new weights into the index, and communication, and dissemination of the CPI data.

Topics: Prices (CSA 205)

Description: The workshop will consider: 1. Reviewing borderline cases on revenue and expense; 2. Concepts on balance sheet data compilation and debt instruments; 3. Concepts on social security funds; 4. High frequency data compilation issues; 5. COFOG compilation; and 6. Reviewing status of implementation of recommendations of previous GFS regional workshops.

Topics: Government finance statistics (CSA 20103)