INFORMATION NOTE
AFRICA-ARAB PLATFORM ON DISASTER RISK REDCUTION:
Towards Disaster Risk-Informed and inclusive sustainable development
● F ro m 09 to 13 O c t o b er 2018 ● T u n i s ● T u n i s i a ●
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General Introduction
The Africa-Arab Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction themed “Towards Disaster Risk Informed and
inclusive sustainable development” will take place from 09 to 13 October 2018 in Tunis, Tunisia.
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in collaboration with the League of Arab
States and the African Union Commission and hosted by the government of Tunisia, will organize the
Africa-Arab Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction, which will comprise of the 7th Africa Regional Platform
and 6th High-Level Meeting and the 4th Arab Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
The Platform will provide an opportunity for governments and all stakeholders to assess the progress
and reaffirm commitment towards implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
2015-2030 in the two regions. The platform will also enable stakeholders and partners to foster
cooperation across the regions towards disaster risk informed and inclusive sustainable development;
while enabling them to share knowledge, experiences and best practices in advancing disaster risk
reduction.
Venue
The Africa-Arab Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held in Tunis Tunisia from 09 to 13
October 2018 at Laico Hotel, Tunis – Tunisia.
Laico Tunis,
Tunisia
Place des droits de l’Homme
Av. Mohamed V 1001 Tunis
Tel / Fax: +216 70 24 44 20
Contact
Person:
Mrs. Marwa BARKAOUI
Sales executive
Email:
sales.executive@laicotunis.co
m
Website:
www.laico.ly
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Conference main hall scheme
Floor plan
Ground Floor
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Participation
Conference Website
A dedicated conference website that contains all substantive and logistic information has been launched:
https://www.unisdr.org/conference/2018/afrp-acdrr
Registration
All participants must register online at the conference website.
The applicant is requested to follow the registration guidelines on the above website
Issuance of Delegate Passes
A registration desk will be set up at the Laico Hotel Tunis. Conference badges will be issued per the
following schedules:
• Mon, 8 October : 10:00 – 18:00
• Tue, 9 October : 08:00 – 17:00
• Wed, 10 October : 08:00 – 17:00
• Thu, 11
th
October : 08:00 – 17:00
• Fri, 12
th
October : 08:00 – 17:00
• Sat, 13
th
October : 08:00 – 12:00
Any authorised member of a delegation (carrying a letter of authority from relevant government or
organisation) may collect the badges for the delegation.
Public Forum
The Public Forum at the Africa Arab Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction will feature side events, pre-
conference events and exhibition. The application details can be accessed at the conference website
https://www.unisdr.org/conference/2018/afrp-acdrr
Media Facilitation
There will be a media room organized by UNISDR within the conference facilities. Training for members
of the media will be organised on Tuesday, 9
th
October 2018.
Sponsorships “Travel Accommodation “
A limited number of sponsorships are available for government delegates and representatives of civil
society organizations and major groups from LDCs and developing countries as well as panellists.
Organizers will notify the respective sponsored participants of such arrangements in a separate
communication.
All other participants are required to make travel arrangements and accommodation at their own cost.
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Accomodation
For Self-Sponsored Participants Only:
Self-sponsored participants are requested to book their accommodation directly with the hotels listed
below. Non-sponsored participants are responsible to make direct bookings with the hotel and will be
required to guarantee their payment by credit card upon check-in at the hotel. It is recommended that
non-sponsored participants would try to stay at the listed hotels. As per an agreement between the
organizers and the hotels, all participants will be given a discounted rate. (Please refer to the list of hotels
attached)
Organizers have a negotiated rate at the Main venue hotel:
Laico Hotel
Deluxe room 90USD/Night Bed & Breakfast
Deluxe room 112USD/Night Full board.
Important Note: When booking at the below mentioned hotels, please state the “Africa-Arab Conference
on Disaster Risk Reduction” in the subject line of your email to be granted the special rate provided to
the conference participants.
Please note that October is a peak tourism season. Hence, all self-sponsored participants are requested
to make accommodation bookings at their earliest.
Food and Catering
Breakfast is complementary in the negotiated room rate for the sponsored participants. During the
conference days (09-13 October 2018), conference organisers will provide tea/coffee with snacks to all
conference participants.
Local Transportation
For participants staying outside of the Laico hotel will need to use taxis which would cost an average of
US$2 from and/or to the venue.
Security and Liaison
As per United Nations security classification, Tunis has been categorised as Security Level 2 (Low). The
security situation in Tunisia is good and the Police are present, ready to provide support or help.
Registered taxis are available at airport and other places.
The hotel details are listed below
N°
Name of hotel
Category
(Number
of stars)
Address and Distance from
Venue (Laico Hotel)
Tel/Fax
Email
01
Hôtel le Pacha
3.3
Jardins d'El Pacha, 41 Avenue
Kheireddine Pacha, Cité
Monplaisir et Borgel 1002
1.4 Km
+216 71 908 211
+216 71 909 418
contact@lepecha.com.tn
02
Ibis Tunis
4
Rue de Syrie, Tunis 1002
0.7 Km
+216 71 830 300
+216 71 830 110
03
Maison Blanche
Hôtel
3.7
45, Avenue Mohamed V,
Tunis 1002
1.6 Km
+216 71 904 444
maison.blanche@planet.tn
04
Le Diplomat
3.6
44 Ave Hedi Chaker, Tunis
1002
1.6 Km
+216 71 785 233
+216 71 781 394
Diplomat.hotel@planet.tn
05
Hôtel Belvédère
Fourati
4.2
10 Avenue Des Etats Unis,
Tunis 1002
3.4 km
+216 71 783 133
+216 71 782 214
reservation@hotel
belvederetunis.com
06
Hôtel les
Ambassadeurs
3.9
75 Avenue Taieb M'Hiri, Tunis
1002
2 Km
+216 71 846 000
+216 71 780 040
embassadeurs@topnet.tn
07
Business Hôtel
3.8
04 Rue Ibn Ennadim ،Tunis
1073
1.7 Km
+216 71 900 555
resa@businesshoteltunis.c
om
08
Yadis Ibn
Khaldoun
3.3
30 Rue Koweit, Tunis
Belvedère, Rue de La
Palestine, Tunis 1002
1.3 Km
+216 71 832 211
+216 71 831 689
Info.
Khaldountunis@yadis.com
09
Hôtel El Mouradi
Africa
4
50 Avenue Habib Bourguiba,
Tunis 1001
1.2 km
+216 71 347 477
reservation@elmouradi.co
m
commercial@elmouradi.co
m
10
El Hana
International
3.7
49 Avenue Habib Bourguiba,
Tunis 1015
2.8 km
+216 71 331 948
-
11
Carlton Hôtel
3.9
31, Avenue Habib Bourguiba,
Tunis 1001
1.4 km
+216 71 330 644
-
12
Hôtel Majestic
3.6
36 Avenue de Paris, Tunis
1000
0.8 km
+216 71 332 666
+216 94 241 618
mkg@ Majestichotel.tn
13
Golden Tulip El
Mechtel
3.7
Avenue Ouled Hafouz, Tunis
1005
2.2 Km
+216 71 783 200
+ 216 20 883 151
bmqet@goldentulipel
Mechtel.com
14
Hôtel Du Parc
3.5
Av de l' Arabie Saoudite B.P.
230, Tunis 01002
1.4 Km
+216 71 903 722
+216 98 560 385
commercial@hotelduparc.c
om.tn
15
Hôtel Tiba
3.7
Rue Ali Bach Hamba, Tunis
1.4 Km
+216 71 240 322
+216 71 240 305
+216 22 735 194
hoteltiba@topnet.tn
16
Hotel Novotel
Tunis
4
Avenue Mohamed V, Tunis
1002
0.650 Km
+216 71 830 500
+216 71 830 110
17
Golf Royal Hôtel
3.6
51-53 ،rue Radia Haddad (ex
rue de Yougoslavie) ،Tunis
1001
1.2 Km
+216 71 344 311
info@golfroyalhotel.com.tn
18
Hotel Royal
Victoria
4.4
5 place de la Victoire, Port de
France, Tunis 1001
1.9 Km
+216 71 320 066
contact@hotel-
royalvictoria.com
20
Sheraton Tunis
Hotel
5
Avenue de la Ligue Arabe,
B.P. 345, Tunis 1080
4.9 Km
+216 71 782 100
Amel.hadhbaoui@sheraton
.com
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Hotel Regenncy
5
BP 705-2078 Gammarth la
marsa Tunisie
10 Km (the hotel can arrange
the transportation for free to
the laico hotel)
+216 71910900
+216 71912020
Aziz.galalou@regencytunis
.com
Hedia.regaig@regencytuni
s.com
Airport Pick up and Transfers
Arrival
Two help desks will be available at the airport to support participants upon arrival; one at the arrival point
before the customs office and the other after the customs office. Liaison officers will also be available to
provide special treatment to VIPs and Ministers.
Free Airport Shuttle Service
The government of Tunisia will provide free of charge shuttle buses with the conference logo from “Tunis
Carthage Airport” to the “Laico hotel” every hour (from 8am to 8pm)
Or
Taxi:
From/to (one way)
Contact &Trip fare
Duration
Airport -------- > Hotel
Taxi upon arrival (from the upper
floor of the airport) or call Allo Taxi
on +216 71 840 840
Fees: ±10 US$
Duration: 12 to 14 minutes
approximately (depending
on place of accommodation
and traffic)
Location Map: Airport vs Laico Hotel
Internet Availability
Free Wi-Fi internet accesses available in the conference rooms as well as in private rooms and the other public
areas of the hotel.
Visa Requirements
Option 1: Participants from some countries require a visa for Tunisia and are strongly advised to contact
the
nearest Tunisian diplomatic or consulate mission as soon as possible in order to secure the required entry
visa in a timely manner, prior to departure.
Please note that participants are responsible to obtain all visas to destination including the transit
points if necessary before departure, and airlines may not allow boarding without a
valid visa.
In order to facilitate the issuance of visas, the Tunisian government may issue, upon request, invitation
letters to be attached to the visa applications.
Or
Option 2: For all Participants from all countries (sponsored and non-sponsored) can get their visa
at Tunis Carthage Airport according to the procedure identified in this concept note. Participants must
fill their application forms (Annex 1) and send a copy of their passports (valid until at least 6 months
before the end of the validity). Registration deadline must be strictly respected.
Contact person:
Mr. Mohammed BEN SAID: bensaid_19[email protected]
Mr. Hedi SEHILI: shili.hedi[email protected]
Diplomatic Representation
Accredited Coverage
Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
Niger
Cameroon (Yaounde)
Gabon-Equatorial Guinea- São Tomé and Príncipe-
Tchad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Kinshasa)
Congo-Brazzaville- Angola- Zambia- Central
African Republic
Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Comoro Islands- Madagascar – Seychelles-
Djibouti
Ivory Coast (Abidjan)
Liberia- Togo
Kenya (Nairobi) (New Embassy)
Uganda- Tanzania- Burundi- Rwanda-Malawi
Khartoum
Eritrea
Republic of Mali (Bamako)
Republic of Guinea Conakry
Nigeria (Abuja)
Ghana- Sierra Leone- Benin
Senegal (Dakar)
Cape Verde-The Gambia- Guinea Bissau
South Africa (Pretoria)
Botswana- Lesotho- Mauritius- Mozambique-
Namibia- Swaziland- Zimbabwe
*Countries without Tunisian Diplomatic Representation:
N/O
Name of country
N/O
Name of country
01
Angola
20
Malawi
02
Benin
21
Mauritius
03
Botswana
22
Mozambique
04
Brazzaville
23
Namibia
05
Burundi
24
Niger
06
Cape Verde
25
Republic of Guinea Conakry
07
Central African Republic
26
Rwanda
08
Comoro Islands
27
São Tomé and Príncipe
09
Congo
28
Seychelles
10
Djibouti
29
Sierra Leone
11
Equatorial Guinea
30
Somalia
12
Eritrea
31
Swaziland
13
Gabon
32
Tanzania
14
The Gambia
33
Tchad
15
Ghana
34
Togo
16
Guinea Bissau
35
Yemen
17
Lesotho
36
Zambia
18
Liberia
37
Zimbabwe
19
Madagascar
38
Uganda
Working Language and Interpretation
The official working language of the conference is English. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided
for plenary sessions in Arabic, French and Portuguese. Conference documentation will be provided in
English and Arabic.
Medical Facilities
Medical facilities with qualified medical and nursing staff as well as ambulance support will be available
at the Laico hotel Clinic room 24 hours daily during the official programme.
Delegates are requested to avail of health insurance before undertaking the journey to Tunisia.
Mobile Connection
Mobile telephone providers in Tunisia are: Tunisie telecom, Orange and Oreedo. Participants can obtain
SIM cards upon arrival at the airport.
Emergency Hotline
In case of emergency situations, when delegates are outside of the Conference venues, they are
requested to directly call at the following local numbers:
Ambulance: (CAMU) +216 71 341807
Police: 197
Civil protection: 198
Weather in Tunis
Temperature
Days in Tunis are still warm in October by northern European standards. The average temperature
during the day lingers around 21 degrees Celsius. This average is compiled based on a potential low of
16 degrees Celsius and a high of up to 26 degrees.
Average Sunshine Hours
However, there will still be around nine hours of sunshine on any given day.
Rain
The rainfall starts to grow to winter levels in October with 60 milliliters of precipitation throughout the
month.
Time Zone
UTC +1:00 (TUN)
Electricity:
•
Voltage: 220-240 Volts
•
Primary Socket Type: Euro plug, Schuko
•
Multi-voltage Appliance (laptops, etc.):Plug adapter
•
110-120 V electronics: Plug adapter + step- down transformer
•
Hair dryers, curling irons, etc. Plug adapter +voltage Converter
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Tunisian plug and socket with grounding pin (Type E)
Currency:
The Tunisian Dinar is the currency of Tunisia.
Currency Exchange:
You can exchange foreign currency at the Airport, banks, hotels and post offices. Exchange rate are
fixed by the government. Bring your passport along as it may be required if you want to exchange money.
Credit Cards:
Credit and debit cards using the Visa or Master Card network are accepted as payment in larger tourist
orientated stores, and many mid-range and luxury hotels, as well as at most car hire agencies and
established travel agencies.
ATM:
ATMs are widely available in tourist resorts and in most towns. Most ATMs are linked to the Visa network
though a few, such as ATMs connected to the Bank of Tunisia, also accept Maestro. It is important to
always have a small emergency cash fund at hand while travelling in Tunisia for the times when the ATM
rejects your card, or simply doesn't work, which can be a quite frequent occurrence,
especially once you're
away from the coastal resort areas. The most commonly accepted currencies are
the US dollar and the Euro.
Banking Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8 am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, Fri: 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.
Please note that
it is illegal to take ANY Tunisian currency out of the country
. You must change back ALL
currency
**
, including coins, when you leave. You can still make purchases at the airside shops and
cafes,
since they take arrange of non-Tunisian currencies, notably Euro, GBP and USD.
**
The Tunisian authorities have the right to search your baggage and spot-searches are common. They
really
do mean it – NO currency is to be exported.
Official Language in Tunisia
The Modern Standard Arabic, or literary Arabic, is the official language of Tunisia. However,
they also use French and local Tunisian dialect (known locally as Darja). Arabic is the
language that all literate
speakers of Tunisia understand and can speak. Some
English can be spoken and understood by most of Tunisian.
Documentation:
Documents will be provided during the Conference.
DISCOVER TUNISIA
You are invited to discover Tunisia: http://www.discovertunisia.com/
DISCLAIMER
The Tunisian Government disclaims all responsibilities for medical, accident and travel insurances, for
compensation for death or disability compensation, for loss of or damage to personal property and for
any other losses that may be incurred during travel time or the period of participation.
In this context, it is strongly recommended that participants will secure international medical, accident
and travel insurances for the period of participation prior to departure.
Travel Insurance
Participants are strongly recommended to buy Travel Insurance before travelling. The cost of the
Insurance is included in the extra DSA provided for miscellaneous expenses (for the sponsored
participants).
Secretariat of the Africa Arab Regional Platform
League of Arab States:
Ambassador Shahira Wahbi
DRR Focal Point
League of Arab States (LAS)
Cairo - Egypt
E-mail: Shuhry[email protected]
Tel: +20225750511 ext: 3662
Fax: +20225740331
Mobile: +201006688105
UNISDR Regional Office for Arab States:
Fadi Jannan
Deputy Chief
UNISDR Regional Office for Arab States
Cairo – Egypt
E-mail: jannan@un.org
Tel : +20225229161 / Mob: +201000410497 / +21651666224
Mohamed Khattab
Staff Assistant
UNISDR Regional Office for Arab States
Cairo – Egypt
Email: Mohamed.abde[email protected]
Mob: +201000410489
African Union Commission:
Gatkuoth Kai
Technical Coordinator
Disaster Risk Reduction
Email: KaiG@africa-union.org
Mob: +251909537884
Diane Aboubakar
Senior Policy Officer
Disaster Risk Reduction
Email: DianeA@africa-union.org
Mob: +251909527866
Alain Laogoussou
Programme Assistant
Disaster Risk Reduction
Mob: +251904139954
UNISDR Regional Office for Africa:
Luca Rossi
Deputy Chief
UNISDR Regional Office for Africa
Nairobi - Kenya
E-mail: [email protected]rg
+254780520730
Mathewos Tulu Hunde
Head - African Union Liason Office
UNISDR Office in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
E-mail: Mathew[email protected]
+251911402678
Patrick Kinuthia
Admin/Finance Officer
UNISDR Regional Office for Africa
Nairobi - Kenya
E-mail: Patrick.kinuthia@un.org
+254731700222
Government of Tunisia:
Local Contacts (Tunisia):
Mr. Hedi CHEBILI
Tel: (+ 216)97585774
Email: hedi.chebili@mineat.gov.tn
Mrs. Hazar BELLI
Tel: (+ 216) 98572022
Email: hazar.belli.abdelkefi@gmail.com
Mr. Hedi SHILI
Tel:(+216)58874065
Email:shili.hedi[email protected]
Mr. Mohammed BEN SAID
Tel:(+216)97304487
Email: bensaid_1999@yahoo.com
Welcome to Tunisia
