ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Eileen Capilit
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD)
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Subnational Purchasing Power Parities toward Integration of International Comparison Program and Consumer Price Index: The Case of the Philippines
Purchasing power parities for the 17 regions of the Philippines were produced using the conceptual framework of the International Comparison Program. Outputs could be used to study regional incidence of poverty and standards of living.
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Updating 2005 Purchasing Power Parities to 2009 in the Asia and Pacific Region: Methodology and Empirical Results
Purchasing power parities estimated on an annual basis are highly demanded by researchers in various fields, ranging from poverty and comparative living standards, to competitiveness and military expenditures.
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Integration of Consumer Price Indices and the International Comparison Program for the Asia and Pacific Region: How can They be Achieved?
This study provides alternative ways of integrating International Comparison Program (ICP) price collection with regular price collection activities of national statistical offices for future ICP data operations.