A technical assistance (TA) mission was conducted from May 19–27, 2024 to assist the Bangladesh Bank (BB) with the ongoing development of their Residential Property Price Index (RPPI). The mission completed the following tasks: (i) assisted with the practical implementation of improved methods for the development of an experimental RPPI for Dhaka, (ii) designed a quarterly report for the dissemination of the RPPI, along with an accompanying methods document, (iii) updated the workplan which outlines the next steps for the project, and (v) increased the capacity of staff on the recommended methods used for RPPI.
A technical assistance (TA) mission was conducted from April 8–12, 2024, to assist the State Statistical Service of Ukraine (SSSU) with a methodological review of their House Price Index (HPI). The mission assessed the existing data and methodology used for the compilation of the HPI and made recommendations for improvements as required, in line with international statistical standards. The mission completed the following tasks: (i) undertake a review of the listings data collected by the SSSU and the data preparation being applied, (ii) assess the stratification and hedonic methods used for the HPI, (iii) review the weights and aggregation procedures used to compile the national index, (iv) provide guidance on the dissemination of the HPI, and (v) provide practical training to staff in the SSSU.