Staff from the Department of Prime Minister & National Executive Council (PMNEC), Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM), Department of Treasury (DoT), the PNG National Research Institute (NRI) and the National Statistics Office (NSO) participated in a one week training, which equipped the participants with the skills and knowledge to run a series of economic […]
Introduction to Household Data Analysis: Using Stata to describe, transform and analyze 2023 PNG Rural Household Survey data
The training session equips participants with the skills in data management, interpretation and analysis of the 2023 rural household survey data using Stata, a widely used statistical software. In addition to learning the basics of statistical analysis, participants will also enhance their ability to understand data structures and apply appropriate analytical tools to conduct policy […]
Food price data collection training: Food Price monitoring and data management
November 4-9, 2024 The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA), in collaboration with the Western Province Partnership program of Abt Associates, recently conducted an intensive six-day training program on food price data collection from Nov 4-9,2024, in Daru town, South Fly district, Western Province. Seven Rangers from Inloc, […]
Agricultural Policy Analysis using Partial Equilibrium Models
This workshop equips participants with the skills to evaluate simulated effects of diverse shocks on the agriculture sector of Papua New Guinea. In addition to learning the basics of partial equilibrium models, participants will also learn about economy-wide modeling and social accounting matrices. By the end of the training, participants will be able to identify […]
Evidence-based trade policymaking and analysis: Trade and trade-policy indicators
This training provides participants with the skills needed to use and analyze trade flow data to understand the economic benefits that countries gain from trade. Participants will learn the importance of using trade flow data, including BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) for informed decision-making related to trade policies. By the end of the […]
