GENERAL DELEGATE INFORMATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER KIGALI, RWANDA

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1 GENERAL DELEGATE INFORMATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER KIGALI, RWANDA

2 Dear Delegate, We are delighted to have you join us at this year s AGRF. We have put together these guidelines and resources to ensure you have a world-class experience as you prepare for and during the Forum. Please have a look and let us know if you still have any questions. Both the AGRF Secretariat and the Government of Rwanda; our host, are on standby to ensure that your participation in the Forum is convenient. The 2018 AGRF will take place in Rwanda at Kigali Convention Center (KCC) from 5th to 8th September

3 About AGRF SEPTEMBER The AGRF is considered the world s most important and impactful forum for African agriculture, pulling together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African agriculture forward. First established in 2010, following a three-year series of African Green Revolution Conferences (AGRC) held in Oslo, Norway from , the AGRF has emerged as Africa s leading platform of agriculture platforms that brings together a range of critical stakeholders in the African agriculture landscape to discuss and commit to programs, investments, and policies that can counter the major challenges affecting the agriculture sector on the continent. Since the first AGRF was held in Ghana in 2010 under the leadership of H.E. President Mills, the Forum has annually brought together Heads of State, Ministers, business leaders, development partner leadership, researchers, thought leaders, farmer organization representatives, youth entrepreneurs, and other critical stakeholders to focus on the actions and policies needed to move the continental agenda forward. The Forum was hosted by Heads of State in Tanzania in 2012, in Mozambique in 2013, in Ethiopia in 2014, and in Zambia in The Forum and its momentum have grown considerably over these years, and the AGRF 2016 in Kenya under the leadership of H.E. President Kenyatta attracted more than 2,500 delegates and resulted in commitments of more than US $30 billion dollars to support the continent in investments to increase production, income, and employment for smallholder farmers and local African agriculture businesses over the next ten years. The AGRF 2017 in Cote d Ivoire under the leadership of H.E. President Ouattara looked at how governments, private sector, and partners were coming through on the 2016 commitments made in Nairobi. It was attended by 1,500 delegates and it had a new set of commitments and partnerships, including close to US $6.5 billion worth of deals in palm oil, pulses, potato, and rice mainly in West Africa by the private sector. 3

4 The forum is guided and supported by the AGRF Partners Group, which is currently comprises a coalition of 15 leading actors in African agriculture, including the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Development Bank, the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP), the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Grow Africa, the International Development Research Center (IDRC) of Canada, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Mastercard Foundation, NEPAD Agency, OCP Group, the Rockefeller Foundation, Syngenta, and Yara International ASA. The AGRF Secretariat is hosted by AGRA on behalf of partners; itself an African-led institution with head offices in Nairobi, Kenya, which works in 18 countries across the continent focused on putting farmers at the center of the continent s growing economies. 4

5 Partners Hosted by The Government of Rwanda International Development Research Centre Centre de recherches pour le développement international 5

6 2. Program AGRF 2018 will feature highly interactive and informative sessions under the theme: Lead. Measure. Grow Pathways to Turn Smallholder Farmers into Sustainable Agribusinesses (Click here to Download Programme) 3. Registration & Accreditation Online Registration Registration to attend the Forum Click here to register for The Forum Accreditation for the Forum Accreditation to take place at Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali Roundabout, Kimihurura, Kigali as follows: 3rd September from 09:00 till 19:00 6th September from 07:00 till 19:00 4th September from 09:00 till 19:00 7th September from 07:00 till 19:00 5th September from 09:00 till 19:00 8th September from 07:00 till 12:00 Kindly produce your Passport or ID as confirmation of Identification for Accreditation. For Registration enquiries, please contact or on Visa Information Visa Visa Requirements Ordinary Passport Holders Visiting Delegate Country Visa Type Fee Validity Visa Issued Hong Kong, Philippines, Mauritius, Singapore, Benin, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Ghana, Indonesia, Haiti, Senegal, Seychelles, Sao Tome & Principe and Democratic Republic of Congo Tourist (T1) visa Multiple entries None 90 days Upon arrival Citizens of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) Nationals of Australia, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States of America Nationals of all countries not listed above Visitor pass None 6 months Upon arrival Multiple entries Single entry visa $30 90 days Upon arrival Single entry Visa $30 30 days Upon arrival Tourist Visa (T2) Multiple entries Conference pass (T6-1) Single entry Conference pass (T6-2) Multiple entries $60 90 days Upon arrival $30 30 days Upon arrival $60 30 days Upon arrival Those wishing to stay for longer than 30 days and/or enter more than once should contact at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration or at a Rwandan embassy or diplomatic mission For further information on visas for Rwanda visit 7

7 5. Passport / Travel Document validity All travellers must hold a valid passport or another acceptable travel document. The document must have a validity of at least 6 months on the day of entry in Rwanda. 6. Vaccination requirements To enter Rwanda, a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travellers (Residents/Non Residents) coming from the following countries: Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia Plurinational, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Côte d Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela. Vaccinations are available at the airport on arrival for USD Accommodation Delegates will have access to preferential rates at partner hotels through a dedicated accommodation portal on the Forum website. You are advised to book your accommodation only upon receipt of confirmation of your registration to AGRF. Please note that bookings made without completing the registration process and receiving confirmation will be cancelled. For accommodation enquiries, please contact Emmanuel Nsekanabo at emmanuel.nsekanabo@gotravelcart.com or on Transportation Shuttle services for international delegates will be provided from the airport to an official AGRF delegate Hotel that has been booked through the official Forum website. Transport will also be provided for the same delegates from the hotel to the venue of the event (Kigali Convention Centre) and to official social events. Private cars & taxis may also be hired at the delegate s cost. For personal transportation enquiries, please contact Placide Mpore at info@vavatours.com or on Meals, Bar & Extras A light lunch with an accompanying soft drink will be served from 5th to 8th September The AGRF Secretariat will not cater for meals consumed at the hotels or bar services offered at the hotels. All other extra such as laundry, telephone, mini-bar, etc will be charged to delegate s personal account. 8

8 10. Health Services First aid and emergency services will be available at the Kigali Convention Center. For more extensive medical services, delegates are advised to seek treatment at one of the following hospital: King Faysal Hospital: Centre Hospitllier Uniiversitaire de Kigali/CHUK: Kanombe Military Hospital: In case of emergency or accident, delegates should call the Emergency medical Hotline: Remember: If you are on medication, please carry sufficient supply for the duration of your stay. 11. Telecommunications The following Rwandan mobile telecommunication service providers are available: MTN Tigo/Airtel Mobile telephone service providers also provide gateway to internet using GPRS, 3G and 4G. cell phone SIM cards are widely available. Every SIM card user/buyer in Rwanda is expected by law to be registered prior to activation. SIM cards can be registered at the point of purchase. 12. Currency The unit of currency is the Rwandan Franc (RWF). Exchange rates are subject to fluctuation. Central bank rates can be found on the National Bank of Rwanda website Bureau de Change (Forex Bureaus) are available at the airport and in all parts of Kigali City. 13. Banking Services Banking hours are from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and from 8am to 3pm on Saturdays. Banking amenities are available at all commercial banks. Local and regional banks hold agreements with a variety of credit card networks as follows: BPR Atlas Mara and Urwego Opportunity bank Most internationally recognized currencies and travellers cheques can be exchanged at commercial banks, hotels and the airport. Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops. 14. Climate The average temperature in Kigali in September is warm at 21 C (69.8 F). Afternoons can be hot with average high temperatures reaching 27 C (80.6 F). Overnight temperatures are generally mild with an average low of 15 C (59 F). The weather in September is generally dry with some rain. 9

9 15. Local time The time in Rwanda is GMT Plastic bags As part of an environmental protection policy, plastic bags are not allowed into Rwanda. Passengers entering Kigali International Airport, or any other border posts with plastic bags are required to discard them, and are supplied with an environmentally friendly alternative at a cost ranging between USD 2- USD Electricity Supply The electricity supply in Rwanda is 220/240V AC. It is advisable to bring your own round, two-prong adapter and transformer for 110V AC. 18. Emergency Services In case of emergency, please refer to the numbers listed below: Fire Brigade (Toll Free): 111 or Ambulance (Toll Free): 912 General Assistance: 997 Rwanda National Police (Toll Free): Business & Shopping Hours 20. Tourism Public offices open from 7am to 5pm while businesses open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend business hours range between 9am to 1pm. For more practical information on Rwanda, please visit: Rwanda is a green mountainous landscape renowned for its Volcanoes National Park that encompasses the 4,507m-tall Mt. Karisimbi and 4 other forested volcanoes, as well as being home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Adding to that the Nyungwe National Park, with ancient mountain rainforest that s a habitat for chimpanzees and other primates, the vast Akagera National park and other iconic sites, your visit to the African Green Revolution Forum will present unique opportunities to enrich your travel experience by exploring the Land of Thousand Hills. Before heading out on one of Rwanda s wonderful travel adventures showcased in the Get Around section, you will be delighted by our many varied restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife options in which to Dine Around Kigali (Download). reservation@rwandatourism.com Website: 10

10 Key Contacts Please direct all queries to the Information Desks at the venue or to the following contacts: Registration: Fresh RSVP: or and on Accommodation: Go Travel Cart: and on Transport: Vava Tours: and on General enquiries on AGRF:

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