OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English will be the official language and simultaneous interpretation will not be provided.

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1 FINAL PROGRAMME ORGANISING SECRETARIAT Profits Group Srl Barbara De Grandis Viale di Val Fiorita Rome - Italy Ph.: / Fax: infogarnet2009@profits-group.com OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English will be the official language and simultaneous interpretation will not be provided. INSTRUCTIONS TO CHAIRPERSONS AND PRESENTERS Every session lasts 105 minutes and includes 2 5 presentations. Out of that, minutes are for presentations and minutes for discussion. If there are 2 presentations in the session, each presentation is given 30 minutes, 45 minutes are If there are 3 presentations in the session, each presentation is given 25 minutes, 30 minutes are If there are 4 presentations in the session, each presentation is given 20 minutes, 25 minutes are If there are 5 presentations in the session, each presentation is given 15 minutes, 30 minutes are Both chairpersons and presenters are asked strictly to stick to the given time in order to enable participants to move from one session to another. Chairpersons are encouraged to signal presenters about their remaining time and to ensure smooth development of sessions. TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT The equipment for power point presentation will be available in every room. Presentations must be consigned to the room staff no later than 30 minutes before the beginning of each session.

2 CONFERENCE VENUE IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural Development Via Paolo di Dono, Rome, Italy Ph. (+39) Fax (+39) Metro B Laurentina SHUTTLE BUS HOURS 11/11/09 From Laurentina Metro B station to IFAD Conference Center Departures: From IFAD Conference Center to Laurentina Metro B station Departures: /11/09 From Laurentina Metro B station to IFAD Conference Center Departures: From IFAD Conference Center to Laurentina Metro B station Departures: /11/09 From Laurentina Metro B station to IFAD Conference Center Departure: From IFAD Conference Center to Laurentina Metro B station Departures: 16.30

3 PUBLIC BUS TO IFAD From Laurentina station catch the 764 bus (direction LONDRA) and get off after 6 stops at stop DI DONO/BALDOVINETTI. REGISTRATION Registration will start at on 11 November When arriving at IFAD headquarters in Via Paolo di Dono 44, you have to enter the main guardhouse located at the front access of the building, where you will be asked to provide an Identification document (ID) to the Security Guards, which will be returned after your participation has been verified. A conference pass for the duration of the meeting will be provided for 3 days. If your name does not appear in the list of participants confirmed to attend, you will be asked to register each day as a regular visitor and your ID will be retained till the end of each day. Each participant will receive a name badge upon check-in at the Registration Desk. The badge must be visible throughout the duration of the Conference in order to be admitted to the Conference Halls. LUNCHES A staff restaurant is available for Conference participants. Tickets are available on site. COFFEE BREAKS Coffee breaks are complimentary for three days. INTERNET CONNECTION IFAD offers a free wireless connection to internet in the following areas: S1 Level: Oval & Italian rooms, Delegates lounge Ground Floor: Cafeteria & Atrium Meeting Rooms: C200, C300 & C400 You have to open up your wireless network connection and select IFAD-FREEEXTERNALACCESS SOCIAL DINNER Les Etoiles - Roof Garden Restaurant Via dei Bastioni, 1 Rome Metro A Ottaviano h Dinner must be paid individually by the participant during the conference (price: Euro 55,00) Shuttle Bus from Social Dinner to Htl Quirinale + Htl Ariston Departure: h (free of charge) CONFERENCE HOTELS

4 ARAN PARK HOTEL Via Riccardo Forster, Rome Phone: fax Bus 762 to Metro B Laurentina GRAND HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS Largo Benedetto Marcello, Rome Phone fax Metro A Flaminio to Termini Station Metro B Termini Station to Laurentina Metro BLU HOTEL ROMA Largo Domenico de Dominicis, Rome Phone: fax Metro B Tiburtina to Laurentina Metro HOTEL ARISTON Via Filippo Turati, Rome Phone fax Metro B Termini Station to Laurentina Metro HOTEL QUIRINALE Via Nazionale Rome Phone fax Metro A Repubblica to Termini Station - Metro B Termini Station to Laurentina Metro LUDOVISI PALACE HOTEL Via Ludovisi, Rome Phone fax Metro A Spagna to Termini Station - Metro B Termini Station to Laurentina Metro ABITART HOTEL Via P. Matteucci, 10/ Rome Phone fax Metro B Piramide to Laurentina Metro HOTEL FORUM Via Tor de Conti, Rome Phone fax Metro B Colosseo to Laurentina Metro ROME AIRPORTS AND TRANSPORTATION TO ROME CENTRE AIRPORTS (See for airport details) The two main airports in Rome are Fiumicino airport (sometimes called Leonardo da Vinci airport, 36 km west of Rome) and Ciampino airport (16 km southeast of Rome, used primarily for charter flights from within Europe). Details below are provided to help you get to the Rome center from the airports. From Fiumicino Airport Train

5 Every 30 minutes: from 6:37 to 23:37 Every 30 minutes: from 5:52 to 22:52 The Leonardo Express is a non-stop train service which takes you from Fiumicino airport to Termini Station (the main train and subway station in the centre of Rome) in approximately 31 minutes and costs 11 Euro. From Termini Station you can take the Metro Line B (direction Laurentina) 11 stops to Laurentina station (it s the last stop). From Fiumicino airport you can also take trains for: Roma Tiburtina; Fara Sabina; Poggio Mirteto and Orte. When taking these trains you should get off at Roma Ostiense station. These trains stop at every station and your journey will take approximately 28 minutes to go from Fiumicino airport to Roma Ostiense and will cost 5.50 Euro. The Rome Ostinese train station is connected to the Piramide Line B metro stop. Take the Laurentina direction and get off at Laurentina station (it s the last stop). From Ciampino Airport Terravision shuttle The is not rail connection to Ciampino airport. A shuttle bus is provided by Terravision. The service connects Ciampino airport to Termini central station. For additional details see: From Termini station you can take a Metro B to Laurentina station (last stop). ROME: USEFUL INFORMATION Taxi: Taxis in Rome can be hailed by phone or found at the official taxi ranks. Tel , , , Bus: Rome has a comprehensive network of local bus routes. The underground (Metro) has two lines, Linea A (red) and Linea B (blue). The two lines intersect at Termini railway station. Tickets for public transport should be purchased in advance and can be purchased at a "Tabaccheria" at the Airport and Termini Station and from the automatic machines at the subway stations. Tickets cost 1 Euro (approximately US$ 1.40). Tickets may be used once for underground (metro) transport and unlimited bus travel within the ticket validation time of 75 minutes. Tickets are validated upon entering bus/tram or at the point of entrance to the Metro. There are also day tickets valid for a whole day on the entire bus and metro network. Tips: Restaurant bills include a service charge. However, it is common practice to leave a small tip. Voltage: Electricity in Italy is supplied at 220 V - 50 Hz AC. Foreign appliances may require an adaptor. SHOPPING IN ROME Main shopping streets: Piazza di Spagna, Via Condotti, Via del Babuino, Via del Corso, Via del Tritone, Via Cola di Rienzo. Antiques: Via Margutta, Via dei Coronari, Via Giulia. Flea market: Porta Portese, open on Sunday mornings. Shop opening hours : 9:00-13:00; 16:30-20:00. Restaurant opening hours: 12:00-15:00; 19:30-23:00. For more information about Rome visit: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS IN ROME The following numbers may be useful in case of emergency: Medical Emergencies 118 General Emergencies 113 Fire 115

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