The Policy Forum on Development (PFD) will be holding an Africa Regional Meeting in Nairobi on 26-27 November 2024. The PFD is a multi-stakeholder platform launched and supported by the European Commission where civil society organisations, association of local authorities and private sector associations meet with institutions of the European Union and partners to discuss development issues.
This regional meeting will be an occasion to contribute to the constructive and forward looking dialogue, integrating different stakeholder perspectives and recommendations on a set of key issues relevant to the partnership between the EU and Africa, while showcasing the work, added value and discussions of the PFD.
EU officials and representatives from civil society organisations and local authorities’ networks from Africa, Europe and global levels will discuss on the first day of the programme what a multistakeholder approach to the implementation of Global Gateway looks like in Africa, and ways to meaningfully engage; and on the second day, participants will discuss the state of play on the progress since the AU-EU Summit of 2022.
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The meeting will be held at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road, Nairobi 00100 +254 709 111000 from Tuesday 26 to Wednesday 27 November.
Accommodation is arranged at Sarova Panafric Hotel: as follows: One Single Room, including breakfast as per the booking reservation sent to each participant individually. Upon arrival, please give your name at the reception desk to proceed with your check in. Personal expenses (minibar, telephone etc.) should be paid on personal account upon check out.
Upon arrival at the airport after collecting your luggage, a representative will be waiting for you with a sign indicating REGIONAL PFD MEETING.
Transfers will be organised for arrivals on 24 and 25 November from the airport to the Sarova hotel and for departures on 28 and 29 November from Sarova hotel to the airport.
Participants travelling on different dates or destinations will arrange their transfers independently.
Participants will enjoy full-board meals, covering lunches, dinners, and coffee breaks throughout the event, as follows:
Nov 24/25: Meal vouchers will be provided upon check-in to cover lunch and/or dinner, depending on your arrival time. These vouchers can be used at the hotel restaurant.
Nov 26: A buffet lunch will be served to all participants. In the evening, a dinner party will be organised at the Karen Blixen Restaurant, with a shuttle bus arranged for transfer.
Nov 27: A buffet lunch will be served to all participants. In the evening, a networking cocktail event will be held at the Sarova hotel.
Nov 28: Buffet lunch will be arranged and meal vouchers will be provided for dinner to Task team members.
Please hand in your boarding passes at the venue’s registration desk or send an electronic version to mv.charles@cecoforma.com
All travelers must complete the electronic travel authorization before entering Kenya: www.etakenya.go.ke/en/pages/GENERAL_INFO.
The registration fee is 34 USD, payable online by credit card. This cost will be reimbursed in euros and in cash on-site. Please send the e-receipt and visa once secured by email to mv.charles@cecoforma.com to arrange the on-site reimbursement.
Per diem will not be provided for the regional meeting. Instead, local transport to and from the airport, along with full-board meals, will be covered.
Consult your doctor or an international vaccination center before traveling to Kenya, as vaccination requirements depend on your country of residence. Yellow fever vaccination is highly recommended
In Kenya, power plugs and sockets of type G are used. The standard voltage is 240 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. You need a power plug travel adapter that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern.
At the end of November, Nairobi typically experiences warm, mild weather with occasional rain. This period falls within the "short rains" season, which lasts from October to December. You can expect daytime temperatures to be around 24-27°C (75-81°F) and nighttime temperatures to cool down to about 14-17°C (57-63°F).
During your trip, stay accessible as airlines will send you notifications via email or mobile phone.
If you experience any issues during your trip (flight cancellation or missed connections) or upon arrival at the airport please send a WhatsApp message to Marie-Victoria (+ 32 494 80 20 18).
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