1st Regional Workshop on the International Comparison Program in Western Asia:
15-19 December 2003, Beirut, Lebanon

Overview of the global program and work progress on the global front
Mr. Yonas Biru, Deputy Global Manager, ICP, World Bank

Work Progress in Western Asia
Mr. Mohamed Al-Badrawy, ICP Coordinator for Western Asia, ESCWA

Chapter 4: Pricing Concepts and Work Methods
Mr. Michael Ward, Consultant

Chapter 5: Preparing Product Lists
Mr. Sultan Ahmad, Consultant

Chapter 6: Survey and Sample Framework
Mr. Michael Ward, Consultant

Review of aggregation methods from point of view of price data collection
Mr. Sultan Ahmad, Consultant

Status of SPDs for food, clothing and footwear in Western Asia
Mr. Mohamed Al-Badrawy, ICP Coordinator for Western Asia, ESCWA

ICPSPD Software Demonstration
Ms. Neda Jafar, Statistician, Economic Analysis Division, ESCWA