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1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< THIRD ASIA-PACIFIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT WEEK NOV 2013 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< United Nations Conference Centre BANGKOK TOWARDS INCLUSIVE TRADE AND INVESTMENT

2 ESCAP/ OECD Conference on Cooperation in Advancing Responsible Business Practices CR-4 APCTT South- South Cooperation in Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacity Building MR-F 09:30 CSAM Policymakers Roundtable on ANTAM MR-G Lunch Expert Dialogue on Aid for Trade Monitoring the Effectiveness and Development Impact of Aid for Trade MR-A 11:30 Global Trade Conference :30-13:30 Multi-stakeholder launch of the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) 2013 Venue: UNCC Public Foyer High-level Policy Dialogue on Reviving Multilateralism: The Road to Bali and Beyond MR-A Third Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week, November 2013 Wednesday, Monday, 18 November 2013 Tuesday, 19 November 2013 Thursday, 21 November 2013 Friday, 22 November November 2013 Global Trade Conference 2013 Third Meeting of the Asia-Pacific FDI network for Least Developed and Landlocked Developing Countries MR-H Lunch Governing Council APCTT, 9th Session MR-F 09:15 Governing Council CSAM, 9th Session MR-G OECD side event for South-East Asian policy makers (by invitation) Venue: UNCC Public Foyer Expert Group Meeting on Integration and APTA MR-E 08:00 Training on Evidencebased Policymaking in Trade and Investment MR-G Committee on Trade and Investment, Third Session CTI lunch, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Thailand (by invitation) Venue: UNCC Reception Hall 08:00 Training on Evidencebased Policymaking in Trade and Investment MR-G Committee on Trade and Investment, Third Session Training Workshop on Trade Implementation Guide MR-H Lunch WIPO/ ESCAP/ UNEP Workshop on the Environmentally Safe Disposal of IP Infringing Goods MR-A Training on Evidencebased Policymaking in Trade and Investment MR-G Training Workshop on Trade Implementation Guide MR-H Lunch WIPO/ ESCAP/ UNEP Workshop on the Environmentally Safe Disposal of IP Infringing Goods MR-A 14:15 Signing Ceremony for ESCAP- OECD MoU CR-4 14:15 ESCAP/ OECD Conference on Cooperation in Advancing Responsible Business Practices CR-4 APCTT South-South Cooperation in Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacity Building MR-F CSAM Policymakers Roundtable on ANTAM MR-G Expert Dialogue on Aid for Trade Monitoring the Effectiveness and Development Impact of Aid for Trade MR-A 13:00 16:30 Global Trade Conference :30 Expert Dialogue on Aid for Trade Monitoring the Effectiveness and Development Impact of Aid for Trade CR-4 13:15 14:30 Global Trade Conference :00 Information Session on the Trade Implementation Guide (TFIG): A tool for enhancing supply chain performance Third Meeting of the Asia-Pacific FDI network for Least Developed and Landlocked Developing Countries MR-H Governing Council APCTT, 9th Session MR-F Governing Council CSAM, 9th Session MR-G Committee on Trade and Investment, Third Session 13:00 Training Workshop on Trade Implementation Guide MR-H Committee on Trade and Investment, Third Session 13:00 Training Workshop on Trade Implementation Guide MR-H 13:00 16:30 WIPO/ ESCAP/ UNEP Workshop on the Environmentally Safe Disposal of IP Infringing Goods MR-A 15:30 Committee on Trade and Investment, Third Session: Adoption of Report 13:00 16:30 WIPO/ESCAP/ UNEP Workshop on the Environmentally Safe Disposal of IP Infringing Goods MR-A

3 PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >>ESCAP/OECD Conference on Cooperation in Advancing Responsible Business Practices 18 November 2013 Responsible business practices, also often referred to as corporate social responsibility, have emerged as a key priority on the global economic agenda. As a result, the past few years has seen an unprecedented convergence in international principles and standards of what constitutes responsibility, and thus in the understanding of how business should avoid and address societal risks, and how Governments can support and promote responsible business practices. While many Governments in the region already actively promote responsible business practices, including through the issuance of national instruments and guidance notes on CSR, significant misconceptions still exist about what role Governments can play and what is the appropriate extent of their involvement. With this in mind, the aim of this Conference is to discuss the role of Governments in supporting and facilitating more sustainable and inclusive business practices in the region. It will review recent trends and developments, discuss different approaches to promoting such policies at the national and international level, and opportunities for regional collaboration among Governments in the region to support more responsible business conduct, e.g. through harmonization of guidelines. The conference builds on the ESCAP/OECD regional conferences on responsible business practices organized in 2009 and 2012, and follows on the discussions in the OECD Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct, which was held in Paris in June Participants are expected to represent relevant Government ministries and agencies responsible for fostering more sustainable and inclusive business practices. >>South-South Cooperation in Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacity Building 18 November 2013 During implementation of activities under the APCTT s on-going programme areas, such as strengthening National Innovation Systems (NIS) in countries of the Asia-Pacific region, APCTT encouraged and supported sharing of knowledge and lessons learnt on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) based development approaches among participating developing and least developed countries. While this may be construed as promoting south-south cooperation, it is also relevant to note that many countries of the region also enter into bilateral and regional S&T cooperation in specific areas of S&T domains as well as development of S&T infrastructure. The current socio-economic settings of the region and the emerging STI approaches of more advanced developing countries such as China, India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and Thailand, provide opportunities to study, nurture and strengthen south-south based STI capacity building for development and transfer of technology for mutual benefit. During the Trade and Investment Week, APCTT is organizing the annual session of its Governing Council. This provides an opportunity to organize a one day meeting to understand the on-going initiatives of participating member countries and brainstorm on the way forward to strengthen South-South Cooperation in STI Capacity Building supplementing and complementing APCTT s programme areas, thus contributing to regional cooperation and economic-integration. >> Policymakers Roundtable on ANTAM 18 November 2013 The Round Table is aimed to solidify Government support and commitment of participating member countries on the establishment of the Asian and Pacific Network for Testing Agricultural Machinery (ANTAM), to approve in principle the proposed Terms of Reference of the Network, and to launch the Network officially. Target participants will include Government officials in charge of agricultural mechanization of the region, representatives from relevant UN agencies and collaborating partners, i.e. the European Network for Testing of Agricultural Machines (ENTAM), FAO, OECD and UNIDO, as well as from the private sector and regional farmers association. >>Aid for Trade Expert Dialogue November 2013 This expert dialogue is dedicated to the study and discussion of appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for Aid for Trade projects at both the national and the project levels. The goal of the workshop is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

4 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< to disseminate recent research findings and empirical experiences to gain a better understanding of the ground-level development impacts of Aid for Trade projects in the Asia-Pacific region. The workshop will also explore how these impacts can be monitored and evaluated through both internal and external monitoring and evaluation frameworks. As a result, the workshop will improve understanding of what are the key determinants leading to positive development impacts. The Dialogue will contribute to building capacity in area of formulation of ESCAP member States to attract increased amounts of efficient Aid for Trade by formulating more bankable Aid for Trade projects, in particular those projects which could improve subregional or intersubregional trade and connectivity in the region. The Dialogue will be attended by a variety of stakeholders involved in formulating, implementing or monitoring and evaluating Aid for Trade projects in the Asia and the Pacific region, including Government officials from aid coordinating offices, Aid for Trade project representatives, Aid for Trade researchers and donor representatives. In addition, representatives from key organizations concerned with the development of the Aid for Trade initiative, such as the WTO, OECD and ADB will participate the meeting. >>Global Trade Conference November 2013 Geography and poor physical infrastructure can cause exclusion from global trade, but non-physical obstacles to trade, such as cumbersome and unpredictable export/import regulatory procedures, also significantly affect trade costs and the ability of firms in developing countries to participate in international production networks. In an effort to enhance supply chain efficiency and trade competitiveness, many countries, both developed and developing, have begun to implement national single window and other paperless systems. In this context, the Global Trade Conference 2013 will provide a unique opportunity to review the latest developments in this area and discuss a way forward to ensure that the emergence of paperless supply chains leads to both trade facilitation and more inclusive development. The Forum is expected to build the capacity of participating policymakers and managers from Government agencies and the private sector by exposing them to good practices and international standards, instrument and tools for implementing national and cross-border paperless trade systems. The Forum is organized in collaboration with other Commissions of the United Nations. >>High-level Policy Dialogue on Reviving Multilateralism: Road to Bali and Beyond 19 November 2013 The ESCAP secretariat has supported its member States in preparation for all major WTO ministerial conferences by organizing regional consultations. These consultations highlight critical issues and identify those elements of the negotiations which are the most important for developing countries, especially least developed countries. In the run-up to the Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali, the ESCAP High-Level Dialogue will be held in on 19 November 2013 and the objective to better understand the consequences of a failure of the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations and to explore modalities to resolve the current deadlock in those negotiations. The High-Level Dialogue will particularly address the following questions: Is multilateralism, especially in trade, really in crisis? Is regionalism a threat to multilateralism? >What is needed to reach a consensus on a full and successful outcome of the Doha Development Agenda? >How to capture the substantial amount of work already done, especially in agriculture and NAMA in case of a Doha failure? >What are possible deliverables of the Bali Ministerial Conference? What will happen if the Conference fails to reach consensus on the way forward? >If there is no progress on the formulation of new disciplines, will WTO be able to retain its authority in dispute settlements? The Dialogue will be run as a Davos-style discussion. Panelists are expected to be senior officials (at the level of trade minister) from countries in the region, eminent academics and development practitioners, business leaders and representatives of relevant international organizations, including the WTO. The Dialogue is open for attendance by all those taking part in the Third Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

5 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >> Third Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Network for Least Developed and Landlocked Developing Countries 19 November 2013 The Asia-Pacific Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) network was established as a result of a regional consultative meeting on FDI organized by ESCAP in The Network brings together FDI experts and policymakers from Governments of Least Developed and Landlocked Developing Countries to discuss and share experiences and best practices on the promotion of FDI for inclusive and sustainable development. The Third Meeting of the Network will also discuss the role of FDI policies in ensuring inclusive and sustainable development with a particular focus on the natural resources sector. The Meeting will also discuss lessons learned from OECD investment policy reviews in the region as well as the role of incentives in promoting FDI for sustainable development. Participants will exchange experiences and best practices on FDI policymaking and identify key issues that could be addressed through regional cooperation or further study. >> Expert Group Meeting on Integration and APTA 19 November 2013 The Expert Group Meeting aims to review the perspectives on current regional integration trend, including regional perspectives on deeper regional integration; to re-examine the practical vision and the potential of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) as a regional mechanism for regional economic integration; and to report the outcomes of the planned subregional meetings (Central Asia and the Pacific subregion) to the Meeting. The outcome of the Meeting will be reported to the Third session of the Committee on Trade and Investment and possibly to the First Asia- Pacific Ministerial Conference on Economic Integration to be organized by ESCAP in December Targeted participants are selected invitees from the APTA Participating States, resource persons from the region and, tentatively, an ADB representative from its office of regional integration. >> Governing Council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 9th Session 19 November 2013 The ninth session of the Governing Council of APCTT will review the administration and financial status of the Centre and the implementation of its work programme. APCTT would present a report of its activities carried out during the reporting period ( ), the report of Technical Committee on its 9th meeting and the proposed future projects and programme of work for the biennium During the 67th ESCAP Commission Session in 2011, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uzbekistan were elected as member countries of the Governing Council for a period of three years. >> Governing Council of the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization, 9th Session 19 November 2013 The ninth session of the Governing Council of CSAM will consider and provide direction for the Centre s programme of work. The Governing Council will be briefed on the activities of the Centre, including the launch of the Asian and Pacific Network for Testing of Agricultural Machinery (ANTAM), review the report of the ninth session of the CSAM Technical Committee, and will also be asked to review and approve the work report of 2013 and work plan for 2014 and beyond. During the 68th ESCAP Commission Session in 2012, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam were elected as members of the Governing Council for the period of >> Training Workshop on Global Supply Chain and Trade Implementation Guide November 2013 Complicated and slow customs procedures can increase the costs of trade and discourage economic activity. Trade facilitation measures help simplify procedures, thereby saving time and money for governments and businesses alike. The Trade Implementation Workshop, organized in collaboration with UNECE and in conjunction with the Global Trade Conference 2013, aims at building the capacity of government officials and other >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

6 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< stakeholders from the region on trade facilitation by introducing them to the newly developed UNECE Trade Implementation Guide (TFIG). This online Guide provides convenient access to the various standards, recommendations, good practices, guidelines and other tools developed by global and regional organizations around the World, including those of ESCAP and the United Nations Network of Experts for Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (UNNExT). Topics to be covered during the workshop include institutional arrangements for trade facilitation, Single Windows, and business process analysis of import and export procedures. >> Training on Evidence-based Policymaking in Trade and Investment November 2013 Evidence-based policymaking implies a process of gathering, critically appraising and using high quality research and analytical evidence to inform policymaking, and assist in policy implementation and development. It aims to integrate research- and expert-based information with the experience and expertise of policymakers. While in many cases evidence is qualitative, it also increasingly involves data and results of quantitative analysis. The sessions therefore aim to introduce the sources and handling of data relevant for trade policy as well as tools of analysis available online (such as ARTNeT Interactive Gravity Tool and World Integrated Trade Solution). >> Committee on Trade and Investment, Third Session November 2013 The theme of the third session of the Committee is Promoting inclusive trade and investment. The substantive agenda items to be considered at the Committee are: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2013 Promoting inclusive trade and investment; current and future activities of APCTT and CSAM; overview of the secretariat s activities in promoting regional cooperation in trade and investment; global initiatives with implications for the subprogramme; collaboration with other global and regional organizations and initiatives; strategic direction and function of the Committee on Trade and Investment; proposed strategic framework for for the subprogramme on trade and investment; and the implementation of Commission resolution 68/3. The Committee is expected to conduct a substantive interactive dialogue on the theme topic and related issues, to formulate concrete policy recommendations in this regard and provide guidance to the secretariat on its subprogramme and activities in the area of trade and investment. >> WIPO/ESCAP/UNEP Workshop on the Environmentally Safe Disposal of IP Infringing Goods November 2013 The Workshop on the Environmentally Safe Disposal of IP Infringing Goods aims at guiding relevant government officials on utilizing and formulating appropriate policy measures for the safe disposal of intellectual property rights infringing goods. ESCAP will host the Workshop together with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Together with these specialized agencies, ESCAP endeavours to assist ASEAN countries in establishing harmonized rules and norms which would duly address the economic and environmental aspects of the problem of safe disposal of intellectual property rights infringing goods. The Workshop will explore both existing international norms and national legislation concerning intellectual property rights alongside the legislative and practical frameworks for the environmentally safe disposal of IP infringing goods. Participants in the workshop will include government officials from Customs, environment and law enforcement offices from ASEAN member states who are in a position to benefit from enhanced knowledge on best practices and recommended policies on the environmentally sound disposal of counterfeit goods. >> Launch of the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report November 2013 The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is an annual publication by the Trade and Investment Division of ESCAP. APTIR 2013 is the main background document for the third session of the Committee on Trade and Investment and will focus on the theme: Promoting inclusive trade and investmen >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

7 INFORMATION FOR >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< PARTICIPANTS GENERAL The third session of the Committee Trade and Investment is scheduled to be held at the >>United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)<< in from >>20 to 22 November 2013<< during the Third Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week, which will take place between 18 and 22 November The opening of the session will take place at >> 09h00 on Wednesday, 20 November 2013, << in Conference Room 3 on the 1st floor of UNCC. All subsequent meetings will be held from >> 09h00 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 17h30. << REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES >> Participants are requested to register and obtain meeting badges at the registration counter, which is located on the ground floor of UNCC, between 0815 and 0900 hours on the opening day of the event. Participants who are not able to register during the time indicated above are requested to do so upon their arrival at UNCC before going to the conference room. Only the names of duly registered participants will be included in the list of participants. >>For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their meeting badges at all times while in the United Nations complex and during meetings and social functions. The loss of a badge should be communicated to the Conference Management Unit, which is located on the ground floor of UNCC behind the registration counter, so that a new one can be issued immediately. MEETING DOCUMENTS >>Participants are requested to bring with them copies of the meeting documents distributed by the ESCAP secretariat to their Governments/agencies/organizations prior to the session. Only a limited number of copies of such documents will be available during the session. The relevant documentation for the Committee session will be available from cti13.asp. Information on all the other events of the Third Asia- Pacific Trade and Investment Week will be available from www. unescap.org/tid/tiweek2013.asp. >>Documents for circulation or distribution at the session should be handed to Mr. Ravi Ratnayake, room 0401, 4th floor, block A, Secretariat Building, extension In accordance with the United Nations regulations for the control and limitation of documentation, the secretariat cannot undertake to process or reproduce documents or statements submitted by individual delegations unless the Commission specifically takes a decision to that effect and accepts the financial implications thereof.

8 VISA REQUIREMENTS A. Visa exemption for a maximum of 14, 30 or 90 days for ordinary passport holders >>According to the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, nationals of the following countries/areas holding ordinary passports may enter and stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 14, 30 or 90 days, as per the list below, without a visa: Visa exemption for a maximum of 14 days Cambodia Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days 1. Australia 2. Austria 3. Bahrain 4. Belgium 5. Brunei Darussalam 6. Canada 7. Czech Republic 8. Denmark 9. Finland 10. France 11. Germany 12. Greece 13. Hong Kong, China 14. Hungary 15. Iceland 16. Indonesia 17. Ireland 18. Israel 19. Italy 20. Japan 21. Kuwait 22. Lao People s Democratic Republic 23. Liechtenstein 24. Luxembourg 25. Macao, China 26. Malaysia 27. Monaco 28. Mongolia 29. Netherlands 30. New Zealand 31. Norway 32. Oman 33. Philippines 34. Poland 35. Portugal 36. Qatar 37. Russian Federation 38. Singapore 39. Slovakia 40. Slovenia 41. South Africa 42. Spain 43. Sweden 44. Switzerland 45. Turkey 46. United Arab Emirates 47. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 48. United States of America 49. Viet Nam B. Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 or 90 days for diplomatic/ official passport holders >>Nationals of the following countries holding a valid diplomatic or official passport may enter and stay in Thailand for a period of 30 or 90 days, as per the list below, without a visa: Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days 1. Cambodia 2. China 3. Hong Kong, China 4. Indonesia 5. Lao People s Democratic Republic Visa exemption for a maximum of 90 days 1. Argentina 2. Austria 3. Belgium 4. Bhutan 5. Brazil 6. Chile 7. Costa Rica 8. Croatia 9. Czech Republic 10. Estonia (diplomatic passport only) 11. France (diplomatic passport only) 12. Germany 13. Hungary 14. India 15. Israel 16. Italy 17. Japan 18. Liechtenstein 19. Luxembourg 20. Malaysia 6. Macao, China 7. Mexico 8. Mongolia 9. Myanmar 10. Oman 11. Viet Nam 21. Mexico 22. Nepal 23. Netherlands 24. Oman 25. Panama 26. Peru 27. Philippines 28. Poland 29. Republic of Korea 30. Romania 31. Russian Federation 32. Singapore 33. Slovakia 34. South Africa 35. Spain (diplomatic passport only) 36. Switzerland 37. Tunisia 38. Turkey 39. Ukraine 40. Uruguay

9 C. Visa on arrival for a maximum of 15 days stay >>Nationals of the following countries holding a valid ordinary passport may apply for a visa, not exceeding 15 days, on arrival, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang International Airport, conditional on meeting the requirements mentioned below: 1. Andorra 2. Bhutan 3. Bulgaria 4. China 5. Cyprus 6. Estonia 7. Ethiopia 8. India 9. Kazakhstan 10. Latvia 11. Lithuania 12. Maldives 13. Malta 14. Mauritius 15. Romania 16. San Marino 17. Saudi Arabia 18. Ukraine 19. Uzbekistan >> The requirements for a visa on arrival are as follows: (a) The applicant must be in possession of a passport with a validity of at least six months or an appropriate travel document recognized by the Government of Thailand; (b) The applicant must be in possession of a confirmed onward or return air ticket that is usable within 15 days of the date of entry; (c) The applicant must submit a duly completed application form (TM.88), which is available at the Visa-on-Arrival counter at Suvarnabhumi International Airport or at Don Mueang International Airport, together with one recent passport-sized photograph. There is an application fee of 1,000 baht. >> Participants from countries other than those listed above are requested to obtain an appropriate entry visa from a Thai diplomatic or consular mission before entering Thailand. >> In line with security procedures for United Nations staff, travel notification through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) is required prior to any official travel to a non-phase area. Upon notification of travel on TRIP, United Nations staff members will automatically receive an updated security advice for United Nations visitors to Thailand. Please log on to un.org to apply for this travel notification. United Nations staff and those receiving a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) from the United Nations should complete the Basic security in the field training before travelling. The information provided above is accurate as at 9 September All participants are advised to consult with the diplomatic mission/ embassy of Thailand in their respective country regarding the latest applicable immigration requirements prior to their departure. WEATHER >> The weather in is usually warm and humid. Light tropical clothing would be appropriate. The conference rooms where the meetings are to be held are air-conditioned and the temperature is maintained in the range of degrees Celsius (73-75 degrees Fahrenheit). HEALTH AND VACCINATION >>Upon arrival at the port of entry in Thailand, participants who have travelled from or through countries listed below, which have been declared yellow fever infected areas, must provide an International Health Certificate proving that they have received a yellow fever vaccination. >>Nationals of the countries listed below who have not travelled from/through those countries do not require such a certificate. However, they should be able to provide evidence to show that their domicile is not in an infected area so as to prevent unnecessary inconvenience.

10 >>The countries/areas listed below have been declared yellow fever infected areas: 1. Angola 2. Argentina 3. Benin 4. Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 5. Brazil 6. Burkina Faso 7. Burundi 8. Cameroon 9. Central African Republic 10. Chad 11. Colombia 12. Congo 13. Côte d Ivoire 14. Democratic Republic of the Congo 15. Ecuador 16. Equatorial Guinea 17. Ethiopia 18. French Guiana 19. Gabon 20. Gambia 21. Ghana 22. Guinea 23. Guinea Bissau 24. Guyana 25. Kenya 26. Liberia 27. Mali 28. Mauritania 29. Niger 30. Nigeria 31. Panama 32. Paraguay 33. Peru 34. Rwanda 35. Sao Tome and Principe 36. Senegal 37. Sierra Leone 38. Somalia 39. Sudan 40. Suriname 41. Togo 42. Trinidad and Tobago 43. Uganda 44. United Republic of Tanzania 45. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) FOREIGN CURRENCY DECLARATION >>Any person who brings into or takes out of Thailand an aggregate amount of foreign currency exceeding US$20,000 or its equivalent is required to declare the amount to a customs official. Failure to do so or making any false declaration to a customs officer is a criminal offence. >>Currency exchange facilities are available at hotels and at other locations throughout. Such services are also available at the Siam Commercial Bank, United Nations Branch, which is located on the 1st floor of the Service Building (extensions 2159 and 2160). The branch is open from 0830 to 1530 hours, Monday to Friday. AIRLINE RESERVATIONS >> Many international airlines operate regular services to. Participants are advised to secure their return bookings prior to their departure for. If this is not possible, they should make firm return bookings immediately upon arrival in. Travel services are available (0800 to 1630 hours on weekdays) through the American Express Travel office located on the 1st floor of the Service Building, adjacent to the Siam Commercial Bank. The office can be contacted on extensions 2820, 2821, 2822, 2823 and >>First aid and limited emergency medical services are available at the ESCAP Medical Centre, which is located on the 4th floor of the Service Building. The ESCAP Medical Officer and Nurse are available Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1200 hours and from 1245 to 1545 hours. Appointments may be made through the receptionist at extensions 1352 or >>The United Nations buildings are smoke-free areas. Smoking is permitted only in the designated areas outside of the buildings. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION >>The following hotels, located relatively close to ESCAP, have been designated as recommended hotels for which the room rates indicated below are inclusive of service charge and value added tax.

11 NAME AND ADDRESS DRIVING DISTANCE TO UNCC (MINUTES) ROOM TYPE DAILY ROOM RATES (BAHT) SINGLE DOUBLE NAME AND ADDRESS DRIVING DISTANCE TO UNCC (MINUTES) ROOM TYPE DAILY ROOM RATES (BAHT) SINGLE DOUBLE Shangri-La Hotel***** 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road - Tel: (66-2) Tel: (66-2) kussarin. amonthakonsuwet@shangrila.com Website: Contact person: Ms. Kussarin Amonthakonsuwet The Sukosol***** 477 Si Ayuthaya Road, Phayathai - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) ratchanikrit@ sukosolhotels.com Website: com Contact person: Ms. Ratchaneekrit Khankath Amari Watergate Hotel and Spa***** 847 Petchaburi Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) kanokwan.t@amari.com Website: watergate Contact person: Ms. Kanokwan Tangkiattrakul Pullman King Power***** 8-2 Rangnam Road, Thanon Phayathai, Ratchathewi - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) convention@ pullmanbangkokkingpower.com Website: www. pullmanbangkokkingpower.com Contact person: Ms. Ranithsorn Nitinopparatt Executive Executive suite 5,300a/c 2,700a/c 2,900a/b/c 2,996a/c 4,066a/c 5,136a/c 6,206a/c 5,300a/c 2,900a/c 3,100a/b/c 3,210a/c 4,280a/c 5,350a/c 6,420a/c Four Seasons Hotel***** 155 Rajadamri Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) ak-on.ratsathanuwat@ fourseasons.com Website: Contact person: Ms. Ak-On Ratsathanuwat Crowne Plaza Lumpini Park Hotel***** 952 Rama 4 Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) nantawan. rooncharoen@ihg.com Website: Contact person: Ms. Nantawan Rooncharoen Novotel Siam Square Hotel**** 392/44 Siam Square Soi 6 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) jarunun_sales@ novotelbkk.com Website: Contact person: Ms. Jarunun Sripromma Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel**** 269 Larn Luang Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) rsvn@ royalprincesslarnluang.com Website: www. royalprincesslarnluang.com Contact person: Ms. Benjarat Rusakul 30 3,900a/c 4,600a/c Standard corner Junior suite Suite 1-bedroom 4,238a/c 3,237a/c 3,473a/c 4,296a/c 5,291a/c 2,500a/b/c 2,800a/b/c 7,000a/b/c 4,238a/c 3,237a/c 3,473a/c 4,296a/c 5,291a/c 2,700a/b/c 3,000a/b/c 7,500a/b/c

12 NAME AND ADDRESS DRIVING DISTANCE TO UNCC (MINUTES) ROOM TYPE DAILY ROOM RATES (BAHT) SINGLE DOUBLE NAME AND ADDRESS DRIVING DISTANCE TO UNCC (MINUTES) ROOM TYPE DAILY ROOM RATES (BAHT) SINGLE DOUBLE Grand China Hotel**** Grand China Hotel - Tel: (66-2) , (66-2) Fax: (66-2) sale@grandchina.com Website: Contact person: Ms. Phet- Anong Naksuthi ,500a/b/c 2,700a/b/c Riva Surya **** 23 Phra Arthit Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) info@rivasuryabangkok.com Website: www. rivasuryabangkok.com Contact person: Ms. Thannaree Ketkaew Urban Riva Premium 3,060a/c 3,580a/c 3,810a/c 4,250a/c 3,360a/c 3,880a/c 4,110a/c 4,550a/c Prince Palace Hotel**** 488/800 Bo Bae Tower Damrongrak Road, Klong Mahanak - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) wannajit@princepalace.co.th Website: co.th Contact person: Ms. Wannajit Chulamakorn Siam@Siam Design Hotel and Spa**** 865 Rama 1 Road Wangmai, Patumwan - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) dos@siamatsiam.com Website: Contact person: Ms. Prapaphan Chanapokakul Nouvo City Hotel**** 2 Samsen 2, Samsen Road Pranakorn, Banglamphu - Tel: (66-2) extension 130 Fax: (66-2) dosm@nouvocityhotel. com Website: com Contact person: Ms. Papatsara Sintanaporn Grand deluxe 1,700a/b 2,800a/c 2,100a/b/c 1,900a/b 3,000a/c 2,300a/b/c Golden Tulip Essential Vasu Hotel*** 99/1 Wisutkasat Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) info@ goldentulipessentialvasu.com Website: www. goldentulipessentialvasu.com Contact persons: Ms. Papatsara Sintanaporn Ms. Savitree Sotawong Hotel Dé Moc*** 78 Prajatipatai Road - Tel: (66-2) Fax: (66-2) chaloem@ buddygroupthailand.com Website: Contact person: Mr. Chaloem Phiranon premium Standard 1,650a/b 2,200a/b 3,300a/b 1,300a/b 1,500a/b Notes: a Inclusive of daily American breakfast, service charge and government tax. b Complimentary transport services provided according to fixed schedules, from the hotel to UNCC in the morning and back to the hotel in the evening. Hotel Dé Moc and Golden Tulip Essential Vasu Hotel operate a one-way transfer from hotel to UNCC. c Free Internet access. 1,650a/b 2,200a/b 3,300a/b 1,500a/b 1,700a/b

13 >>Participants are requested to contact the hotel directly at least 10 working days in advance and provide their full name, date and time of check-in and check-out, flight numbers and contact details. >>All block-booked rooms will be available to participants on a first- come, first-served basis and in accordance with the information provided in the online attendance-hotel reservation form. Any cancellations, postponements or other changes should be notified at least 48 hours in advance. Rooms not occupied in accordance with the latest advice will be held for 24 hours at the participant s expense and then released. >>In the event that accommodation at any of the above-listed hotels is not available, participants will be advised by the respective hotel. The secretariat will make every effort to arrange for suitable alternative accommodation, if requested. PAYMENT OF HOTEL ACCOUNTS >>Prior to their departure from, participants should settle all accounts directly with the respective hotel, including room charges and other expenses, such as for local and longdistance telephone calls, Internet use, business centre use, laundry, room and hotel transportation services, mini-bar items, as well as restaurant and bar services. Participants are also responsible for any charges incurred in respect of rooms remaining vacant owing to late arrival or rescheduled departure for which inadequate prior notice is given. TRANSPORT FROM AND TO THE AIRPORT >>Participants should make their own transportation arrangements from the airport to their respective hotels. Limousine, metered-taxi, rail link and bus services are readily available at the airport. Detailed information about Suvarnabhumi International Airport can be found at >>To avail themselves of the limousine and public meteredtaxi services indicated above, it is strongly recommended that participants approach only the authorized staff at the official counters located in the airport arrival zone, who, upon request, will issue a ticket for the assignment of either a limousine or a metered taxi for transporting passengers to the desired destination. Participants may access the taxi counters by exiting gates 4 or 7 of the arrival zone at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. In addition to toll fees, a 50 baht surcharge is added to the meter fare for trips from the airport to the city. TRANSPORT TO ATTEND MEETINGS >>Most hotels indicated in paragraph 22 provide complimentary transport, according to fixed schedules, to and from UNCC. Otherwise, participants must make their own transport arrangements in order to attend meetings. XIII. Internet services >>Eight personal computers (PCs) with high-speed Internet connection are available in the Internet Café on the 1st floor of UNCC for the use of participants free of charge. In addition, free wireless Internet access is available in all conference and meeting rooms and in the public areas of UNCC. CATERING SERVICES >>Catering services are available at the cafeteria, which is located on the 1st floor of UNCC, from 1100 to 1400 hours. Rajapruek Lounge, on the ground floor of UNCC, is open from 0700 to 1700 hours between Monday and Thursday, and from 0700 to 1900 hours on Friday. The canteen, on the ground floor of the Service Building, is open from 0700 to 1300 hours. In addition, the Coffee Corner, which serves sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and soft drinks, is located on the 1st floor of UNCC, and is open from 0700 to 1700 hours.

14 COMMUNICATIONS >>Mail intended for participants during the session should be addressed as follows: (Name of delegate) c/o Mr. Ravi Ratnayake Trade and Investment Division ESCAP, United Nations Building Rajadamnern Nok Avenue Thailand Fax: (66-2) , (66-2) LIBRARY FACILITIES >>ESCAP Library facilities are available on the 1st floor of the Service Building from 0730 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday. For details on the use of the ESCAP Library facilities, please consult the staff on duty at the Library or call extension 1330 or Further information about the ESCAP Library is available at BANKING FACILITIES >>Banking services are available at the Siam Commercial Bank, United Nations Branch, located on the 1st floor of the Service Building, from 0830 to 1530 hours during weekdays (telephone extensions 2168 and 2169). (See also paragraphs 19 and 20.) POSTAL SERVICES >>The United Nations branch of Thailand Post is on the ground floor of UNCC. It is open from 0800 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday. The Post Office can be contacted at extensions 1260 and SOUVENIR SHOP >>The souvenir shop is located on the 1st floor of UNCC. TRAVEL AGENT >>The American Express Travel office is located on the 1st floor of the Service Building, next to the Siam Commercial Bank. It is open from 0800 to 1630 hours Monday through Friday. The office can be contacted at extensions 2820, 2821, 2822, 2823 and (See also paragraph 21.) DAILY SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE (ONLY IF APPLICABLE) >>Participants whose travel is sponsored by ESCAP will be provided with a daily subsistence allowance in local currency at the prevailing United Nations rate. In order to facilitate the payment of the subsistence allowance, eligible participants are requested to submit copies of their passports, boarding passes, arrival/departure forms together with their air tickets to the Secretariat staff in the conference room. >> Any participants who are unable to stay for the duration of the meeting are requested to inform the secretariat as soon as possible after arrival, so that the subsistence allowance can be adjusted accordingly. FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS (ONLY IF APPLICABLE) >>In cases where the costs of participation are borne by the ESCAP secretariat, only travel costs and a daily subsistence allowance will be paid; no other expenditure will be reimbursed, including the following: (a) All expenses in the home country incidental to travel abroad, including expenditure for visas, medical examinations, inoculations and other such miscellaneous items, and internal travel to and from the airport of arrival and departure in the home country; (b) Salary and related allowances for the participants during the period of the meeting;

15 (c) Costs incurred by participants in respect of travel insurance, accident insurance, medical bills or hospitalization fees in connection with attending the meeting; (d) Compensation in the event of death or disability of participants in connection with attending the meeting; (e) Any loss of or damage to the personal property of participants while attending the meeting or losses or damages claimed by third parties as a result of any negligence on the part of the participants; (f) Any other expenses of a personal nature, not directly related to the purpose of the meeting. >>>>>>> <<<<<<< For information and enquiries, please contact: Mr Ravi Ratnayake Director Trade and Investment Division UNESCAP Rajadamnern Nok Avenue 10200, Thailand Tel: Fax: escap-tid@un.org Twitter: #tiweek