- Venue
13th Africa Symposium on Statistical Development
Date: 1 – 2 October 2018
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- ORGANISATION AND COORDINATION
The Africa Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD), led by Statistics South Africa as its Secretariat, hosted by the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) of the Republic of Ethiopia, and supported by Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), African Development Bank (AfDB), United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) and Africa Union Commission (AUC) will be holding its 13th event on 1-2 October 2018 in United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The theme for this year’s ASSD will be “Strengthening population censuses and national accounts to support Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063.” PUT AGREED THEME
The link to the ASSD website is: http://assd.statssa.gov.za/
- THE CONFERENCE VENUE – UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE CENTER
The United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) is a fully integrated and secure complex with state of the art facilities for all kinds of meetings—whether for ten people or a thousand leaders! With its large meeting rooms, exhibition space, advanced audio-visual equipment, video editing suites, radio broadcasting studio, printing facilities, high-speed wireless internet connections and catering services, UNCC is the right choice for conference organizers. Serviced by world-class professionals, multi-lingual interpreters and the world press resident in Addis Ababa, UNCC is minutes away from major five-star hotels.
The UNCC is just 10 minutes’ drive from Bole International Airport that has air links to more than 100 cities worldwide. Also, it is situated right next to historic AFRICA HALL as well as the offices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and other specialized UN agencies.
- TRANSPORT
The ECA and CSA protocol officers will be stationed at Bole International Airport to assist participants upon their arrival and facilitate their transfer to hotels. Shuttle buses provided by the designated hotels will also be available to ferry participants to and from the airport. It is important to indicate at least one week before the flight information: date of arrival, airline, and flight numbers to the hotel contact, ECA and CSA contacts.
For other travel, use yellow taxis which are equipped with counter indicating the amount of the race. Initial 50 ETB (Ethiopian Birr) and then you will be charged 10 Birr per kilometer for the four-seat taxis and 13 Birr per kilometer for the seven-seat taxis. Taxis are available throughout the day. For taxi direct contacts call 8294.
- IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
All participants coming from countries in which there are Ethiopian Embassies or Consulates are strongly advised to obtain their Ethiopian visas prior to arrival in Ethiopia. For participants who are not able to process their visas in advance, kindly send your passport details, by 24 September 2018, to the contacts to arrange visa on arrival/entry.
Participants requesting visas upon arrival should carry with them their personal official letter of invitation for the 13th ASSD, so that they can show it to the immigration authorities at Bole International Airport. Please note that an Ethiopian visa costs is estimated US$ 50 or the equivalent in euros per person. Payment must be made in either US dollars or in euros at the time of issue. Holders of diplomatic and service passports and United Nations Laissez-Passer will receive visas gratis
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Visitors to Ethiopia should be in possession of a valid health certificate for yellow fever. Vaccination against cholera is also required for anyone who has visited or transited a cholera-infected area within six days prior to arrival in Ethiopia. As Addis Ababa is situated at an altitude of 2,400 metres, it is advisable to take precautionary measures to avoid any health problems that might occur because of the high altitude. The United Nations Health Care Centre, situated on the ground floor of the Conference Centre, can provide emergency medical services to participants and delegates attending the 13THASSD. In case of a medical or dental emergency, please contact:
ECA Ambulance: + 251 (0) 115 51 42 02 or 51 58 28
- AACCOMMODATION
The following hotels have been identified for Conference participants.
List of selected hotels in Addis Ababa:
| Hotel | Type of Rooms | UN Rate | Distance from ECA |
| SHERATON ADDIS
Tel: (251-11) 5 17 17 17 |
Classic Rooms | $255.00, Plus 26.5% tax Breakfast included | 2.1 km |
| HILTON HOTEL
Tel: (251-11) 5 17 00 00 Tel: (251-11) 5 51 00 64 Fax: (251-11) 5 51 17 18 Email: reservations.addisababa |
Single | US$ 130.00
Plus 26.5% tax Breakfast included |
1.3 km |
| RADISSON BLU HOTEL
Tel: (251-11) 5-15 76 00 Fax: (251-11) 5-15 76 01 Email: reservations.addisababa |
Single Standard Room | US$ 125.00
Plus 26.5% tax Breakfast included. |
300 m
|
| MARRIOTT EXECUTIVE
APARTMENTS Tel: (251-11) 5 18 46 00 E-mail: reservation.adder |
Single Rooms | US $160.00
Plus 26.5% tax Breakfast included. |
1.5 km |
| Hotels Near ECA | |||
| APHRODITE HOTEL
Tel: ( 251-11) 5 57 22 20/00/32/ 28 Fax: (251-11) 5- 572204 Email: aphroditeinthotel@gmail.com, reservation@aphroditeaddis.com |
Single Standard room | US$ 90.00
Inclusive of breakfast & all taxes. |
200 m
|
| ELILLY HOTEL
Tel: 0115- 58 77 77/73/70 Fax: 0115 58 52 00 |
Standard Rooms
Link: http://elillyhotel.com/ african-regional-forum-on-sustainable/ Code: ARFSD |
US$ 95.00
Inclusive of breakfast & all taxes. |
100 m
|
| INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
Tel: (251-11) 5 50 50 66/18 04 44 Fax: (251-11) 5 54 00 90/96 Mob.: (251-911) 459494 Email: reservation@intercont |
King Deluxe Rooms (Standard) | US$ 114.00
Inclusive of breakfast & all applicable taxes. |
300 m
|
| JUPITER INTERNATIONAL HOTEL – KASANCHES
Tel: (251-11) 5 52 73 33 ( 251-11) 5 52 63 70 Mob.: (251-911) 65 18 10 (Ayelech) Fax: (251-11) 5 52 64 18 Email: reservations@jupiter |
Standard Single Rooms | US$ 95.00
Inclusive of breakfast & all taxes. |
400 m
|
| NIGIST TOWERS GUEST HOUSE
Tel: (251-11) 5 50 97 70 Email: info@nigisttowers.com |
Studio
|
US$ 72.45
Inclusive of all taxes. Breakfast not included. |
100 m |
| Other Hotels | |||
| CAPITAL HOTEL AND SPA
Tel: (251-11) 6 67 21 00 E-mail: info@capitalhotelandspa.com Website: www.capitalhotelandspa.com |
Single Standard |
$120.00
Inclusive of breakfast & all taxes. Shuttle to/from ECA provided |
3.3 km |
| RAMADA HOTEL
Tel: (251-11) 6 39 39 39
Email: info@ramadaaddis.com
Website: www.ramadaaddis.com |
Superior Rooms
|
US $115.00
Plus 26.5% tax Inclusive of breakfast & all taxes. |
7 Km |
- CURRENCY
Currency: The local currency is the Ethiopian Birr (1 Euro = 32.0640 ETB, USD = 27.4954 ETB) as of 18 Sep 2018, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. The Visa International is accepted in most banks and ATMs in Ethiopia.
- LANGUAGE
Language: The working language is Amharic, the other most widely spoken International language is English.
- TIME
Local time: The Local time: Greenwich Mean Time + 3 (GMT+3).
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Country dialling code: +251. Participants are encouraged to bring with them a dual band mobile handset (900/1800 MHZ). The Ethiopian Telecommunication Company (ETC) sells SIM cards with pre-charged airtime. The total package costs 30 Ethiopian birr, which includes 15 birr-worth of airtime. To purchase a SIM card, a passport copy, two passport size photographs and completed customer application form are needed.
- CATERING FACILITY
Catering facilities for refreshments and meals within the ECA compound include:
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- Harambe Restaurant, located in the Nile Building
- Kaldis Coffee, located in the Rotunda, near the Africa Hall
- Tivoli Cafeteria, located in the Green House
- Sheraton Addis, located in the Conference Centre
- CLIMATE
Ethiopia has two main seasons. The dry season lasts from October to May, and the rainy season starts in late June and ends in September. Temperatures depend on the season and altitude.
- ELECTRICITY
Electricity supply in Ethiopia is 220-240 volts, 50 cycles AC accessible via 13-amp, two pin (Italian) socket. Types of sockets common in Ethiopia are shown below:
- CONTACT
For information about the meeting or any other assistance:
|
Mr. Oumar Sarr Statistician, African Centre for Statistics Economic Commission for Africa Tel: +251-115 443614 E-mail: sarro@un.org |
Aberash Tariku DDG, Central Statistical Agency (CSA) Tel: +251 930 078475 Email: kaberash@yahoo.com
|
| Nwabisa Maya
Director, International Cooperation and Partnership Tel, +27123102126, Cellp, +27846310168 Fax+27862413147 Email: nwabisam@statsa.gov.za
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Mr. Joseph Tinfissi Ilboudo
Chief Statistical Development Section, African Centre for Statistics Economic Commission for Africa Tel: +251-115 445533 E-mail: ilboudo@un.rog
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- GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia is as large as France and Spain combined. Addis Ababa is situated at an altitude of 2,400 metres. Agriculture is the backbone of the national economy, and the principal exports from this sector include coffee, oil seeds, pulses, flowers, vegetables, sugar and animal feed. About 90 per cent of the population earns its living from the land. There is also a vibrant livestock sector, and exports include cattle, hides and skins.
The population of Ethiopia is estimated at 100 million, and over 50 per cent of the population is under 20 years of age. The average number of inhabitants per square kilometre is 69. Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with a great variety of spoken languages. There are 83 languages with 200 dialects, and the three main languages are Amharic, Tigrigna and Oromigna. English, French, Italian and Arabic are also spoken, mainly in Addis Ababa. Additional information on Ethiopia: http://www.ethionet.et and http://tour.ethiopiano
Looking forward to welcome you in Ethiopia.