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1 Specialized Organization of the OAS CD/doc. 04/10 (July 27, 2010) 85 th REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIRECTING COUNCIL OF THE IIN INFORMATION NEWSLETTER Delegations may obtain the documents at: Date and Venue The 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the Inter-American Children s Institute (IIN) will be held on in Panama City, thanks to the generous offer of the Government of the Republic of Panama to host this event through the National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat, of the Ministry of Social Development. Coordinación General Panama Ms. Gloria Lozano de Díaz Director General National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat (SENNIAF) Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) Alternate Delegate of Panama to the IIN s Directing Council Inter American Children s Institute (IIN) Ms. María de los Dolores Aguilar Marmolejo Director General Inter American Children s Institute Organization of American States (OAS) Montevideo, Uruguay Organization and Information Panama Inter American Children s Institute (IIN) National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat Mr. Giancarlo Rodríguez V. Ms. Sylvia Gagliardi International Technical Cooperation IIN Direction General Office Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Edif. Plaza Edison, Piso 2 Av. 8 de Octubre 2904 Tel: (507) (Direction General) Montevideo, Uruguay Cel.: (507) Tel: (598-2) int giancarlo.rodriguez@mides.gob.pa Fax: (598-2) sgagliardi@oas.org Organización y Producción Internacional S.A. (OPISA): 1 Ms. Elena Igram de Caparó opisaintrh@gmail.com; opisaint@vcableonda.net Tel/Fax: (507) / (mobile) 1 Company selected by the host Country for the logistics coordination. Av. 8 de Octubre 2904, Montevideo (11600), URUGUAY Tel Fax: iin@iinoea.org

2 Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Venue Panama Marriott Hotel Calle 52 y Ricardo Arias. Area Bancaria Phone: Fax: Registration Participants should send their Registration Form (Appendix A) to the Meeting Secretariat at the IIN s Office, addressed to: Ms. Sylvia Gagliardi sgagliardi@oas.org, with copy to: direcciongral@iinoea.org Fax: (598-2) Participants may register from AM to AM on Thursday, 23 September, at the booth installed in the lobby of the Campo Alegre Room at the Marriott Hotel. General information about Panama Location: Local time: Population: Languages: Religion: Climate: Currency: Electricity: The s-shaped Isthmus of Panama, km 2 in size, is situated at the centre of the American continent, between the Republic of Colombia to the east and the Republic of Costa Rica to the west. To the north lies the Atlantic Ocean and to the south, the Pacific. Eastern Standard Time GMT million; 40% of whom inhabit Panama City. Spanish is the official language; however many people speak or understand English. Most of the population is Roman Catholic, but there is freedom of worship and there are places of worship representing most religions. Tropical, with temperatures ranging between 80º to 90º Fahrenheit (29º to 31º C). There are only two seasons: the dry season from December to April, and the rainy season from May to November, with an average humidity of 70%. It rains frequently during August, so participants are reminded to carry an umbrella whenever they leave the hotel. The currency is the balboa and it is on a par with the US dollar; both currencies circulate freely in the country. 110 volts Phone code: +(507) 2

3 Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Entry and departure requirements TYPE OF VISA Visa DEFINITION This is the authorization granted to a foreigner to enter the country as a non-resident for a certain period of time. It is applied for in advance by persons from countries whose citizens require the authorization of the National Migrations Service to enter Panama, for reasons of migratory policy. Prospective travellers should apply for this authorization at the Consulate of Panama in their respective countries; or through a lawyer residing in Panama. All of the conditions of issue stipulated by Migrations must be fulfilled. If the visa is granted, the Consulate of Panama in the country where the visa was requested will be notified so that the visa may be stamped in the traveller s passport and the passportholder may travel to Panama. The foreign visitor must indicate whether a tourist visa is required (in which case a period of time must be specified), or state whether he or she has the intention of residing in Panama. Migrations will then decide whether or not to issue a visa and for what length of time the applicant will be authorized to remain in Panama. Tourist Card Citizens from countries authorized to enter Panama with a tourist card do not require a visa. They merely need to acquire a tourist card from the airline, at a cost of PAB 5.00, fill in the information required and present it, together with their passport, upon entry to Panama. This is why the migratory categorization established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is important. If a person comes from a country whose citizens are authorized to enter Panama with either a stamped visa or a tourist card, the visitor then has two options. To apply for a visa at the Panamanian Consulate and arrive in Panama with a visa stamped in his or her passport, or to buy a tourist card from the airline upon arrival. If a person comes from a country classified as visa only, he or she must apply for a visa at the Panamanian Consulate before travelling. Other entry conditions must be fulfilled in every case (financial solvency, a passport with a minimum validity of six months and a return passage). Reciprocal Agreements to Waive Visa Requirements Countries in this category have entered into agreement with Panama by virtue of which the visa requirement is reciprocally waived. Visa Exemption Nationals from countries in this category do not require a visa because the State of Panama has determined, unilaterally, to exempt them from this requirement. For information on visa requirement for the Member States, please see Appendix C. General information on the Countries that need visa, is also available on the Web page: Likewise, you will find information regarding the location of the Consulate of Panama in your country here: Please write to the following addresses for any further information you may need: opisaintrh@gmail.com and opisaint@vcableonda.net 3

4 Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Lodging Participants will be able to book a room at the hotel of their preference and shall pay directly. We kindly request to book trough the Hotel Registration Form (Appendix B) that is enclosed for your convenience. Please note that the Hotel Registration Form should be addressed to Mr. Pascual Calvosa from PCM REPS SA. COM agency, with copy to OPISA, to the attention of Mrs. Esther de Martín ( addresses in the chart). We thank you to forward a copy of the hotel booking to the IIN Direction General Office ( sgagliardi@oas.org and direcciongral@iinoea.org) to acknowledge the hotels were attending delegations will be housed. Hotel Rates Bookings Single Room Double Room PANAMA MARRIOT Complete registration form (Appendix B) (Venue) and send it trough PCM REPS SA, COM: STANDARD STANDARD Calle 52 y Ricardo Arias Pascual Calvosa $ % (per $ % (per pcalvosa@cwpanama.net pcmreps@cwpanama.net night) night) (507) Includes buffet breakfast in the Marriott Café Restaurant. Includes buffet breakfast in the Marriott Café Restaurant. Please copy to Organización y Producción Internacional S.A. Contact: Esther de Martin Tel/Fax: (507) opisaintrh@gmail.com Validity of rates: up to the date of the meeting. The hotel will block some rooms until August 21, Therefore, please send your reservation as early as possible. Other suggested Hotels Hotel Rates Bookings Single Room Double Room RIANDE CONTINENTAL Vía España & Calle Ricardo Arias Extra night USD USD USD USD Complete registration form (Appendix B) and send it trough PCM REPS SA, COM: Pascual Calvosa pcalvosa@cwpanama.net pcmreps@cwpanama.net (507) EL PANAMA Vía España 111, Calle Eusebio A. Morales USD USD Please copy to Organización y Producción Internacional S.A. Contact: Esther de Martin Tel/Fax: (507) opisaintrh@gmail.con Extra night USD USD Optional tour: City tour y Panama Channel cost per person on base 2 paxs = USD

5 Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Includes: Not included: Rates: Distance to Marriott Hotel: 03 Lodging nights with taxes and breakfast. Tips to porters and maid service. Per person. With regard to double rooms rates (two persons sharing one room), each person must pay the sum mentioned above. Both hotels are very close to Marriott Hotel, and participants may walk to the venue of the meeting. Meals As host Country, Panama will provide coffee breaks and lunches during the days of the meeting (September 23 and 24) as well as a welcome dinner at the Miraflores Restaurant at the Panama Channel, with a tour through the special exhibition and show and one farewell dinner at the Tinajas Typical Restaurant (includes show). Local transport The National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat will cover the transportation airport hotel airport and the transfers to the social events, in this last case, departing and arriving to the Marriott Hotel. Dress Executive dress is recommended for the sessions as all of the venues are air-conditioned. Security As in any cosmopolitan city, there are dangers which may be avoided if prudent precautions are taken and participants are urged to abide by the following recommendations: 1. Look after your personal effects. Any valuable objects (money, jewels, documents, etc.), should be left in the hotel s safe deposit box. 2. Do not leave the hotel alone and do not carry any visible valuable objects. 3. If taking a taxi, ask for information regarding reliable companies at the hotel reception desk. It is not advisable to take any car available. 4. If using a laptop, camera, video camera or any other equipment during meetings, keep them by you at all times. Do not leave equipment on your seat or entrust it to third parties. 5

6 Specialized Organization of the OAS Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Anexo A / Appendix A FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION / REGISTRATION FORM Agradecemos completar y entregar esta hoja de inscripción a la Secretaría de la Reunión (sgagliardi@oas.org; direcciongral@iinoea.org) a la brevedad posible, a fin de ser incluido en la Lista de Participantes. / Please complete this registration form and return to the Secretariat (sgagliardi@oas.org; direcciongral@iinoea.org) at your earliest convenience, in order to have your name included on the Participant list. POR FAVOR ESCRIBA CON LETRA DE IMPRENTA / PLEASE PRINT Nombre Name País/Organización Country/Organization Calidad en que participa (marcar una opción): Representante Representante Alterno Participant Category (choose one): Delegate Alternate Delegate Integrante Delegación Observador Delegation Member Observer Cargo Oficial/ProfesiónOficial Official Title/Official Profession Dirección Oficial Address (Official) Tel.(Oficina) ( ) Fax:( ) Phone (Office) Dirección y teléfono (Particular) Address and telephone (Home) Viaja acompañado por Accompanied by: Hotel/Dirección local Habitación Nº Teléfono Hotel/Local address Room Nº Telephone Fecha de Llegada Hora A.M./P.M. Aerolínea y Nº de Vuelo Arrival Date Time Airline and Flight Nº Fecha de Salida Hora A.M./P.M. Aerolínea y Nº de Vuelo Departure Date Time Airline and Flight Nº Firma Signature Fecha Date 6

7 Specialized Organization of the OAS Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Anexo B / Appendix B SOLICITUD DE RESERVA DE HOTEL / HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Para realizar su reservación, por favor llenar el siguiente formulario y enviarlo a PCM REPS SA, COM Agencia Mayorista a la dirección electrónica: pcmreps@cwpanama.net ó al fax: (507) Please complete this form and return to PCM REPS SA, COM Agencia Mayorista By at: pcmreps@cwpanama.net or by fax at: (507) Nombre y Apellido: First and Last Name: 2. Dirección: Address: 3. Ciudad y País: City, (Prov./State), code, Country 4. Teléfono: ( ) Fax: ( ) Phone: 5. Hotel: simple doble otra Hotel: Single: Double: Other: 6. Nombre del acompañante: Name of accompanying person: 7. Día de arribo: Aerolínea/Vuelo: Hora: Arrival date: Airline/Flight: Time: 8. Día de partida: Aerolínea/Vuelo: Hora: Departure date: Airline/Flight: Time: 9. Forma de pago/payment: Efectivo Cheque MasterCard Visa American Express Cash Check MasterCard Visa American Express Nº de tarjeta Fecha Expira Código de seguridad: Credit Card Number Expiry. Date Security code: Nombre del titular de la tarjeta: Cardholder s name: Firma/Signature Fecha/Date 7

8 Specialized Organization of the OAS Information Newsletter for the 85 th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN Anexo C / Appendix C Source:< [On line query: July 19, 2010] PAIS REQUIRES VISA? VISA TYPE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD ARGENTINA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO BAHAMAS YES VISA/TOURIST CARD BARBADOS YES VISA/TOURIST CARD BELIZE YES VISA/TOURIST CARD BOLIVIA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO BRASIL NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO CANADA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD CHILE NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO COLOMBIA NO TOURIST CARD/VISA EXEMPTION COSTA RICA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO DOMINICA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD ECUADOR YES VISA EL SALVADOR NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO GRENADA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD GUATEMALA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO GUYANA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD HAITI YES VISA JAMAICA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD MÉXICO YES VISA/TOURIST CARD NICARAGUA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO PARAGUAY NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO PERÚ YES VISA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA YES VISA ST. KITTS AND NEVIS YES VISA/TOURIST CARD ST. LUCIA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES NO SURINAME YES VISA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO YES VISA/TOURIST CARD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD URUGUAY NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO VENEZUELA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD 8