Excellence
in NHDRs
Regional Workshop for the arab States
17 - 19 February
Cairo, Egypt
Logistical arrangements
Entry Visas
Holders of UN Laissez Passez may obtain a visa at the airport for a fee of approximately $15 US dollars, as long as they used the UNLP to leave the country of original departure.
Holders of other national passports should inquire with the Egyptian Consulate in their country for details on obtaining visas. This should be done as soon as possible to prevent any possible problems or delays.
Travel
All participants: kindly send Tarek Talaat (UNDP Egypt), copy to Nora Khalaf (SURF), your travel bookings as soon as possible in order to arrange for Hotel Reservations.
DSA
Due to significantly reduced rates at the hotel, we have obtained a decreased Ad Hoc DSA rate for the workshop from the OHR Compensation Unit at $127 USD. The same reduced DSA rate also applies for the days before and after the workshop.
Travel and DSA Costs
The workshop budget is covering the DSA only of one UNDP staff member from each Country Office in the Arab States region. Travel and terminal expenses for UNDP staff from the region are to be borne by the CO.
The workshop budget is coving the costs of travel, DSA and terminal expenses of one national counterpart from countries in the Arab States region.
The workshop budget is covering the cost of travel, DSA and terminal expenses of UNDP participants from other regions who have been invited and will act as resource persons at the workshop.
The SURF will be sending authorizations for the DSA and travel to the relevant Country Offices closer to the time of the workshop. Please contact Ms. Nora Khalaf for any inquiries regarding the authorizations.
Venue Information
Nile Hilton Hotel
Address: Tahrir Square, Cairo
Tel. 20-2-5780444/5780666
Fax 20-2-5780475The Nile Hilton is a 5 star hotel located in central Cairo. A special rate of $98 US dollars has been negotiated with the hotel. This rate is inclusive of all taxes and services as well as breakfast and lunch. Bookings will be confirmed through the UNDP Cairo Office (Tarek Talaat) once you transmit your travel details.
Please note that settling the hotel bill is up to each individual participant from the assigned DSA.
Transport to and From the Airport
Participants should make their own arrangements from the airport to the hotel. Limousines are readily available outside the airport terminal - check at the Limousine Desk - for a maximum of $15 USD. The cost of transportation is covered by the terminal expenses.
Presentations
For those of you delivering presentations, we would appreciate receiving an electronic copy of the documentation you will be presenting prior to the workshop. For participants delivering presentations who will not be bringing their laptops along, kindly submit an electronic copy of your presentation upon arrival to the hotel.
Agenda
A copy of the draft agenda is available on the NHDR workshop homepage.
Background Material and Readings
The workshop has set up a homepage on the internet where we will post background readings and materials, including, agenda, participants lists and logistical note.