In January 2019, the ICP team for Western Asia hosted at side event at UN-ESCWA’s 13th Statistical Committee meeting in Beirut to showcase the program and raise awareness of the use of PPPs. Alongside posters and charts illustrating preliminary 2016 results, staff were on hand to answer questions and point visitors towards a video [below] of country testimonials on the importance of ICP and benefits of the participation in the ICP at the national level. An informative brochure explained Purchasing Power Parities from Western Asia’s perspective.
