2009 ITU Regional Cybersecurity Forum for
Africa and Arab States
Practical Information for
Forum Participants
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The meeting was held in English, Arabic and French with simultaneous interpretation.
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1. Venue
The Venue for the ITU Regional Cybersecurity Forum for Africa and
Arab States (4 to 5 June 2009) will be Hôtel Karthago Le Palace, Gammart,
Tunis, Tunisia
Hôtel Karthago is located 25 km from downtown Tunis.
Hôtel Karthago Le Palace
Complexe Cap Gammarth
2078 La Marsa Les Côtes de Carthage
Tunisia
Tel: +21 61 912 000
Fax:+21 61 911 971
E-mail:
sales.hotels@karthago.com.tn
Website:
http://www.karthagolepalace.com/
Preferential rates are available for for the Regional Cybersecurity Forum:
Single Standard Room with breakfast: 85 DT
Double Standard Room with breakfast: 100 DT
Single Executive Floor with breakfast: 130 DT
Double Executive Floor with breakfast: 150 DT
(High speed Internet access is included in the prices)
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2. Getting to the venue and arranging accommodation
The
Hôtel Karthago Le Palace is located in the heights of Gammarth 15 minutes from
Tunis Carthage International Airport and 20 minutes (25 km) from downtown
Tunis.
Delegates will be responsible for their lodging at the hotel. However, the Organizing Committee has negotiated special rates, as specified above, at the
Hôtel Karthago Le Palace.
Delegates are strongly advised to make all reservations for the hotel through the Organizing Committee using the
hotel reservation form provided for that purpose. The hotel reservation form
is available here.
The Organizing Committee will not provide a shuttle service for delegates to or from other hotels.
The hotel reservation forms should be sent directly to the chosen hotel with a copy to
the National Coordinator for the event:
Mrs. Lilia Soussi, ANF, Ministry of Communication Technologies, Tunisia
Fax: +216 71 32 32 33
E-mail: l.soussi (at) anf.tn
Transportation will be made available for delegates from the airport to
Hôtel Karthago Le Palace
and back.
Carthage Airport is the international airport for Tunisia. It is
served by major international airlines.
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3. Entry requirements for Tunisia and visa information
A valid passport is required to enter Tunisia.
Visas must be obtained prior to arrival. Visas can be
issued from any Tunisian Consulate or Embassy in the delegate's
country of origin. Delegates are advised to contact the Tunisian
Consulate or Embassy in their respective countries of origin.
If case there is no Tunisian Consulate or Embassy in your
country, it is recommended that you send, at least two weeks before
the forum, a copy of your passport to the National Coordinator for
the event:
Mrs. Lilia Soussi, ANF, Ministry of Communication Technologies, Tunisia
Fax: +216 71 32 32 33
E-mail: l.soussi (at) anf.tn
in order to obtain assistance with issuing the visa.
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4. General information on insurance, health and vaccinations
Participants are advised to obtain supplementary medical/travel insurance. However, excellent private medical facilities in Tunisia can provide for all of your medical needs.
First aid services will be available at the meeting venue.
For information about vaccination requirements and health information for travellers please consult the
World Health Organization’s (WHO) website at:
www.who.int/ith/countries/gha/en/ .
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5. Currency
The official currency is the Tunisian Dinar (DT). The approximate conversion rate on
1 April 2009 is 1 EUR = 1.852 DT, 1 USD = 1.421 DT, 1 DT = 0.703
USD, 1 DT = 0.539 EUR. As currency rates fluctuate you are advised to check current information.
Banks are opened from Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 14:00pm.
Visa, American Express, Access/MasterCard, Diners Club cards and
travelers checks can also be used.
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6. Electricity
The domestic standard is AC 220 volts, 50Hz.
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7. Internet access and telecommunications
The country code for Tunisia is +216.
Wireless Internet access will be available in the conference room
for the meeting delegates.
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8. Time zone
The time zone is GMT+2
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9. Climate
The weather in June will be moderate hot and approximate
temperatures will vary between 24 - 28 degrees Celsius.
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10. Contact information
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Local Contact in Tunisia |
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National Coordinator for the event:
Mrs. Lilia Soussi
ANF, Ministry of Communication Technologies, Tunisia
Fax: +216 71 32 32 33
E-mail: l.soussi(at)anf.tn
For entry visa assistance:
Send a copy of your passport to:
Mrs. Lilia Soussi
ANF, Tunisia
Fax: +216 71 32 32 33
E-mail: l.soussi(at)anf.tn
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ITU Contact in the Region |
Countries in the Arab States requiring assistance to attend the meeting should contact:Mr. Miloud Ameziane,
Head, ITU Arab Regional Office in Cairo, Egypt
Tel.:+202 35 37 1777
E-mail:
miloud.ameziane(at)itu.int with copy to cybmail(at)itu.int.
Countries in African countries requiring assistance to attend the meeting should contact:
Mr. Brahima Sanou
Head, ITU Africa Regional Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel.:+251 11 551 4977
E-mail: brahima.sanou(at)itu.int with copy to cybmail(at)itu.int.
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Contact for Fellowship Applications |
For questions regarding fellowships and assistance in applying
for a fellowship (eligible least developed countries (LDCs) in
the region ONLY), please contact the
Fellowships Service at:
Tel.: +41 22 730 5487
Fax: +41 22 730 5778
E-mail: bdtfellowships (at) itu.int with copy to cybmail
(at) itu.int.
Once the online fellowship form has been completed, print it out
before submitting online. (Once you have printed the form go
ahead and click on SUBMIT on the form). Have the form signed the approving officer of your administration, get the form stamped (official stamp of the administration)
and when completed, you may either scan it and e-mail it to bdtfellowships (at) itu.int or fax it to +41 22 730 5778.
Please submit fellowship applications for your sponsored nominees before
15 May 2009 using the online Fellowship Request Form.
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ITU Contact for General Queries Regarding the Forum |
For general enquiries regarding the event contact:
Ms. Christine Sund
ICT Applications and Cybersecurity Division
Policies and Strategies Department
ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau
Geneva, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 22 730 5203
Fax: +41 22 730 5484
E-mail: christine.sund
(at) itu.int with copy to cybmail
(at) itu.int.
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