Institution

AfDB

Year

2017

Level

Basic to intermediate

Prerequisite to participate in course

Experience in NA compilation.

Includes exercises

Yes

Material content

1) Valuation principles and links with business accounting 2) Estimation of GDP from production and income sides 3) Output and intermediate consumption 4) Final expenditure 5) Role of a SUT 6) Data collection 7) Three approaches to GDP and benchmarking 8) Constant prices

Associated course(s)

Yes, on occasion, normally five working days. AfDB uses inter-national experts and AfDB experts. Training is sometimes conducted with RECs, Afristat, IMF, UNECA, AU. AfDB advocates a very practical approach.

Target audience

NA compilers, especially in Africa.

Abstract

This textbook provides simple numerical examples and exercises to facilitate understanding. It is based on the materials prepared for the regional workshops organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Its focus is mainly on the compilation of production accounts using methods that are recommended by the 2008 SNA but simpler to implement in the context of developing countries. The textbook uses a very practical approach.