This Research workshop is a follow-up to the Outcome of the
March 2006 Cairo African Plenary on Poverty Reduction Strategies and Millenium Development Goals.It builds on the previous work of the African Learning Group on
Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper(PRSP-LG).This Research Workshop is organized by the Poverty Analysis and Monitoring Section/African Center for Gender and Social Development of UNECA from the 19 to the 20 June 2008 at the Mauricia Hotel, Maurtius.
Please find below some general information on workshop arrangements, which you may find useful.
1. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Visa & entry A visitor must be in possession of a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. A visitor’s visa is normally granted for a period of two weeks to one month upon arrival, to almost all holders of a valid passport, with one or two exceptions. Visitors are strongly recommended to contact the Passport and Immigration Office in Mauritius or the nearest Mauritian Embassy or Consulate. The visa can be extended upon request at the Passport and Immigration Office, Sterling House, 11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port-Louis, Tel : (230) 210-9312 to 210-9317 Fax (230)210-9322.
2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations are require However a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age who arrive from areas where yellow fever cases are reported.
3. AIRLINE RESERVATIONS/TICKETING REQUIREMENTS ECA
Sponsored participants will be informed on how to collect their ticket (e-ticket, PTA or UNDP country office). Sponsored participants are strongly advised not to purchase their own tickets for any reason without authorization by ECA. Please note that you will not be reimbursed should you proceed to purchase a self-ticket without prior express written authority from ECA.
4. CLIMATE
The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.
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. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
ECA has negotiated a special deal for participants at the Mauricia Hotel. The rates, which include breakfast and all taxes and charges, are as follows: Single Room: US$94 per night
For further details on organizational matters please contact:
1 Mr. Kasirim Nwuke
Chief, MDGs and Poverty Analysis and Monitoring Section
African Center for Gender and Social Development (ACGS)
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
PO Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel.: 251-11-5443384
Fax: 251-11-5510389
Email:knwuke@uneca.org
2 Mr. Adrian Gauci
Economic Affairs Office
MDGs/Poverty Analysis and Monitoring Section
African Center for Gender and Social Development (ACGS)
Project Coordinator
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
PO Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel.: 251-11-5443313
Email:agauci@uneca.org
3 Mrs. Azeb Moguesse
MDGs and Poverty Analysis and Monitoring Section
African Center for Gender and Development (ACGS)
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 11 544 5271
Fax: +251 11 5512785
Email: amoges@uneca.org
