FAO/Ngos-Csos/06/2

FAO/Ngos-Csos/06/2

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FAO/NGOs-CSOs/06/2

REGIONAL FAO/NGOs-CSOs CONSULTATION FOR EUROPE

RIGA, LATVIA, 5-6 JUNE 2006

INFORMATION NOTE

Consultation arrangements

1.The Regional FAO/NGOs-CSOs Consultation will be held at the Reval Hotel Latvija, 55Elizabetes Street,Riga, on 5and 6 June 2006.

2.The normal working hours of the Consultation will be from 09.00 to 12.45 hours in the morning and from 14.00 to 18.00 hours in the afternoon.

Working languages/Documentation

3.Simultaneous interpretation for the Consultation will be provided in English, French, and Spanish. The documentation will be issued in the same languages. The following documents are of relevance to the Consultation:

FAO/NGOs-CSOs/06/1: / Provisional Agenda and Provisional Timetable
FAO/NGOs-CSOs/06/2: / Information Note
ERC/06/3: / Contribution of rural development in meeting the World Food Summit(WFS)/Millennium Development Goals (MFGs) in the Region
ERC/06/4: / The view of the European Region on the role of FAO as provider of global public goods
ERC/06/5: / Strengthening Regional Cooperation and assisting countries in controlling Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Europe, including CIS countries

Press liaison and information

4.For the duration of the Consultation, an FAO Information Officer, assisted by a PressOfficer of the Government of Latvia, will provide contacts with the press and be responsible for matters concerning information to the public.

Correspondence

5.All correspondence concerning attendance at the Consultation should be addressed to the following:

Mr Daniel Van Der Steen
Collectif Stratégies Alimentaires
Bld Léopold II, 184 D
1080 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 4120663
Fax: +32 2 412 0666
E-mail:
or: / Dr Ainars Nabels-Sneiders
Conference Liaison Officer
Ministry of Agriculture
2 Republikas sq., Riga LV-1981
Latvia
Tel: +371 7027296
Fax: +371 7830272
E-mail:
Ms Linda Bille
Board Member
Latvian Agricultural Organization
Council
2 Republikas Sq., Riga LV-1981
Latvia
Tel: +371 7027274
Fax: +371 7027243
E-mail: / Ms Daniela Moro
Conference Secretary
FAO Regional Office for Europe
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Tel: +39 06 57053499
Fax: +39 06 57055634
E-mail:

6.Telephone and fax facilities will be available at the Consultation premises.

Formalities for entry into latvia

7.Nationals of certain countries of the European Region require a visa for entry into Latvia. Participants are therefore invited to contact the Latvian consulate, or the consulate of a MemberState of the SCHENGEN area representing Latvia in their country, to obtain a visa, should this be required.

8.Participants are advised to communicate, at least six weeks before their arrival, all details concerning airline, flight number (or train number) and expected time of arrival in Latviaand date of departure, to the addresses indicated in Annex A on Page 4. Participants are strongly advised to label their luggage clearly to facilitate its identification.

Foreign exchange and banking facilities

9.There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that may be introduced into Latvia. The exchange bureaux and banks will provide information on exchange rates and will take care of exchange and transfer operations. The national currency is the Latvian Lats (LVL).

Medical services and first aid

10.Medical and first aid services will be available on the Consultation premises.

Hotel accommodation

11.Due to the high tourist season and possible overbooking in hotels, participants are kindly requested to submit the hotel reservation form appearing as Annex A on page 4.

12.Accommodation will be available for participants and their families at the hotels listed in Annex B on Page 6.

Registration

13.All participants are requested to register, and registration will take place at the Reval Hotel Latvija, 55 Elizabetes Street, Riga, on Monday 5 June 2006 from 09.00 hours. Only registered participants will be issued with special badges, which will permit them to enter the Consultation and subsequently the 25th FAO Regional Conference meeting venue.

Weather

14.The climate in Latvia is generally pleasant and warm in June, with temperatures ranging from 20˚c during the day to 10˚c at night.

Electricity

15.Electric current frequency in Latvia is 50 Hz., voltage – 220 V

Catering services

16.Meals will be available at the Reval Hotel Latvija restaurant. The cost of a meal is about €14 including VAT. VAT will be recovered by special meal tickets at the registration.

ANNEX A

REGIONAL FAO/NGOs-CSOs CONSULTATION FOR EUROPE

riga,latvia 5-6 june 2006

HOTEL RESERVATION AND NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL FORM

1.Name: …………………………………………………………………………….

2.Organization: ……………………………………………………………………...

3.Title and position: ………………………………………………………………….

4.Postal Address: …………………………………………......

………………………………………………....

Telephone number …………………………….Fax number ……………………….

5. Accompanied by spouse: Yes No

Name of spouse:

6.Dates of anticipated stay in Latvia: from …………………to ……………………….

7.Arrival information: Date:…………….Hour: ………………………………………..

Airline and flight No.: ………….From (city): ……………………………………

8.Hotel accommodation desired: Single Double Suite

9.Please indicate hotel names by order of preference:

Reval Hotel Latvija Hotel Bruninieks Hotel Viktorija

NOTE: Each participant is required to complete the above form and send one copy to each of the addresses below as soon as possible, and not later than ...... , even if complete flight information is unavailable. Flight information details could be sent by fax at a later date.

Mr Daniel Van Der Steen
Collectif Stratégies Alimentaires
Bld Léopold II, 184 D
1080 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 412 06 63
Fax: +32 2 412 06 66
E-mail:
or: / Dr Ainars Nabels-Sneiders
Conference Liaison Officer
Ministry of Agriculture
2 Republikas sq., Riga LV-1981
Latvia
Tel: +371 7027296
Fax: +371 7830272
E-mail:
Ms Linda Bille
Board Member
Latvian Agricultural Organization
Council
2 Republikas Sq., Riga LV-1981
Latvia
Tel: +371 7027274
Fax: +371 7027243
E-mail:
Mr Martins Valters
Executive Director
Latvian State Institute of
Agrarian Economics
14 Struktoru Street
Riga, LV-1039, Latvia
Tel: +371 7552909
Fax: +371 7541789
E-mail: / Ms Daniela Moro
Conference Secretary
FAO Regional Office for Europe
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Tel: +39 06 57053499
Fax: +39 06 57055634
E-mail:

ANNEX B

LIST OF HOTELS

Name of Hotel / Room / Tariff
Reval Hotel Latvija ***
55 Elizabetes Street
Tel: +371 7772222
/ Single /
€ 118.00
City Hotel Bruninieks ***
6 Bruninieku Street
Tel: +371 7315140
/ Single
Double / € 70.00
€ 85.00
Hotel Viktorija ***
55 A. Caka Street
Tel: +371 7014111
/ Single
Lux / € 50.00
€ 107.00

N.B.Above prices have been arranged for the Consultation and include buffet-breakfast.