PARTICIPANT TRAVEL GUIDE

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1 PARTICIPANT TRAVEL GUIDE Financing for Community Health Workers and Health Systems at Scale in Sub- Saharan Africa Accra, Ghana June 9-11, 2015

2 Welcome and Summary of Events Welcome to the Financing Community Health Worker Systems at Scale in sub- Saharan Africa workshop! It is an honor and pleasure to have with us so many distinguished guests with a plethora of expertise attending our workshop. The objective of this workshop is to support overall collaboration among African governments for Ministry of Health (MoH) led financing and resource mobilization for the development and scale- up of CHW systems within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workshop itself will be a three- day event. More specifically each day will focus on the following: Day 1: Modelling CHW programs at scale for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) attainment Day 2: Financing scale- up of CHW systems Day 3: Funding mechanisms This travel guide is intended to assist you throughout your stay and serve as a reference point along the way should you have any questions. Travel and Lodging Arrangements Ministerial Delegates Travel Logistics The Campaign Secretariat will be fully funding your flight, lodging, and ground transportation, in addition to reimbursing the cost of a single entry visa to Ghana (where applicable). Meal expenses will also be covered through a small travel allowance of $100 USD. Unfortunately, due to funding restrictions, we are unable to provide delegates with the respective standard per diem rates. All flights are coach seats, and participants may upgrade at their own expense with the airline using their booking reference, or during check- in at their departure airport. Please note that there is no registration fee for the workshop. Meals Lunch and two snacks per day will be provided during workshop proceedings (on 9-11 June). A ministerial dinner will also be provided on June 10 th and there will be a free shuttle from the hotel to the dinner site. Part of the $100 travel allowance is meant to cover dinners and ground transport costs not included in the workshop package. We have provided a restaurant list at the end of this travel guide to allow you to explore other meal options by taking advantage of the great restaurant life Accra has to offer.

3 Accommodations All lodging for Ministerial delegates will be taken care of. However, for your reference the Campaign Secretariat has blocked out rooms at the Mensvic hotel. All accommodations are standard rooms, and participants may upgrade their rooms at their own expense. Please see the map of the hotel at the end of this section: Hotel Address Mensvic Grand Hotel P. O. Box CT 5086 Cantonments - Accra Ghana Telephone Fax info@mensvichotels.com Transportation Please note that the Mensvic hotel will be providing free shuttle services to and from the airport. A staff from Mensvic Grand Hotel will be holding a placard labeled MENSVIC HOTEL at the arrival hall to receive our special guests. Participants may contact the drivers directly in case of any challenges: Non- Ministerial Participants Transportation Telephone OR Travel Logistics For all non- ministerial participants (excluding speakers), we kindly request that you to find your own provisions of funding for this workshop. Due to funding restrictions, the Campaign is unable to sponsor non- ministerial participation in this event. We greatly value your expertise and support, and your attendance is crucial to the success of this workshop. Please note that there is no registration fee for the workshop. Meals Lunch and two snacks per day will be provided during workshop proceedings (on 9-11 June). We have provided a restaurant list at the end of this travel guide as a reference for participants who wish to take advantage of the great restaurant life Accra has to offer by exploring other meal options.

4 Transportation Please note that the Mensvic hotel will be providing free shuttle services to and from the airport for all workshop participants. A staff from Mensvic Grand Hotel will be holding a placard labeled MENSVIC HOTEL at the arrival hall to receive our participants. Participants may contact the drivers directly in case of any challenges: Transportation Telephone OR Accommodations The Campaign Secretariat has blocked off rooms at the Mensvic hotel and recommends that all participants stay there. Please note that all reserved rooms are single standard rooms. You may contact the General Manager, Foster Gardemor, for reservations (contact information below). Please state that you are a participant of the Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. Workshop. Foster Gardemor, General Manager Mensvic Grand Hotels Phone: +233 (302) OR +233 (0) info@mensvichotels.com Website: Hotel Address Mensvic Grand Hotel P. O. Box CT 5086 Cantonments - Accra Ghana Map of Mensvic Hotel: Telephone Image of Mensvic Hotel: Fax info@mensvichotels.com

5 Additional Information for Speakers The Campaign Secretariat is currently negotiating partial funding for speakers who are not able to fully fund their participation. However, due to funding restrictions, the we kindly request that you work to find your own provisions of funding for this workshop before asking for assistance with travel and accommodations. We greatly value your expertise and support, and your attendance is crucial to the success of this workshop. Visa Requirements If you are traveling to Ghana from the U.S., please see this link for details and requirements for visas to Ghana. For additional information on requirements, application forms, and other necessary documentation, please visit this link. If you are travelling to Ghana from another country, please check your country s Ghanaian embassy website for specific instructions*. If you have any questions, please contact Janice Joo via jjoo@ei.columbia.edu *NOTE: For Ghanaian officials the workshop is non- residential. However the cost of your ground transportation to the workshop will be covered. Frequently Asked Questions If I miss my flight, can I get reimbursed? No, the Campaign is unable to give reimbursements for missed flights. Will I receive reimbursement for out of pocket expenses? No, the Campaign cannot offer further funding beyond the travel allowance for ministerial delegates. This includes anything that is charged to the hotel room. How will I get from the airport to the hotel? The Mensvic Hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the hotel that is complimentary for hotel guests. The Campaign will coordinate shuttle service for all participants. Can I upgrade my flight or hotel? Yes, but upgrades are at the expense of the individual, not the Campaign. This includes the cost of additional baggage fees that are not complimentary of the flight. Please arrange upgrades directly with the airline using your booking reference.

6 Can I change the days of my flight to or from Accra? Yes, but this will also be an individual expense. Unless arranged otherwise, all flights are booked from June 8 to June 11. Please make any arrangements to change dates directly with the airline using your booking reference. What should I bring with me each day to the workshop? Notebooks and pens will be provided, but you re welcome to bring a personal laptop as well. What food will be provided during the workshop? Lunch and two snacks will be provided to all participants each day (at no expense). Is there a registration fee for the workshop? No, there is no registration fee. Next Steps To ensure that your travel arrangements are made smoothly, a Campaign staff member, Janice Joo, will be arranging flights, and hotel accommodations for Ministerial delegates with an external travel agent. She will be in touch with Ministerial delegations regarding flights and other information needed (please see the travel form at the end of this guide). In the meantime, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janice via jjoo@ei.columbia.edu Summary of things to do in Accra **NOTE: The Campaign has arranged special chaperone services to assist all participants with their experience in Ghana. Restaurant Recommendations Azmera Resaurant (African, buffet style with authentic Ghanaian dishes) No 9 Sir Arko Korsah Road Roman Ridge Shopping Arcade, Accra, Ghana restaurant The Venue (Continental, recommended for seafood, pasta and pizza) East Legon, Adjiringanor East Legon, From American HSE Towards Adgiringanor, 3rd Street Left., Accra, Ghana house/item/310- the- venue- restaurant Santoku

7 (Contemporary Asian fusion) North Airport Road, Accra, Ghana restaurant- bar- 1 Mamma Mia (Italian) 8th Lane, Osu, Accra 8232, Ghana best- pizza- in- accra The Republic Bar and Grill (African fusion, recommended for food and drinks) 3rd Lane Kuku Hill, Accra C484, Ghana revolution- cooking- in- west- africa Buka (African, local to Ghana, Cote d Ivoire, Senegal, Togo and Nigeria) 10th Lane, Osu, Accra, Ghana La Chaumiere (French) Liberation Road Opp. Shangri- La Hotel, Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana chaumiere Other activities in Accra There are plenty of wonderful adventures to partake in during your stay. Below you will find a list of activities as well brief summaries of great shopping, walking tours, and much more: Ghana Nima Tours Day Tours Take a walking tour of this multicultural, diverse corner of the city of Accra with Ghana Nema Tours. This tour has received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor for it s high ratings, and has been interviewed in Time Out magazine. This tour will showcase first- hand what life is like in one of the poorer and diverse parts of the city of Accra. nima- tours.yolasite.com Jamestown Walking Tours Take a two- hour walking tour of Jamestown, a unique, historical part of the city with views of the harbor and colonial sites. The area remains a fishing community, with historical sites such as the British trading

8 post, Fort James, and the Jamestown lighthouse. Tour guides are local to Jamestown, and are full of historical information. No reservations are necessary, and the tour takes place every Saturday at 2pm. Accra Mall Spend some time shopping at one of the most modern shopping malls in West Africa. The mall includes clothing, furniture, music, groceries, and the Silverbird cinema. mall Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Spend some time outdoors walking around this beautiful park, dedicated to the first president of Ghana. This five- acre park is the site where Kwame Nkrumah first declared independence for Ghana in 1957, and contains a museum dedicated to his life, including a mausoleum where he and his wife are buried. nkrumah- memorial- park- mausoleum Centre for National Culture An excellent place to shop for local merchandise, where you can find goods from all over Ghana including clothing, jewelry, textiles and antiques, mostly for negotiable prices. centre- market- centre- for- national- culture Wheel Story House Visit this artistic piece of architecture, an apartment complex made completely of recycled materials made by a local entrepreneur and artist. At the gift shop you can also purchase baskets and bags made from local, recycles materials as well. Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity Spend some time exploring this large, beautiful, Anglican cathedral, completed in g d Reviews- Cathedral_Church_of_the_Most_Holy_Trinity- Accra_Greater_Accra.html

9 Travel Request Form Travel Approvers Travel Business Purpose Traveler s Information Name (As shown on driver s license or passport): Title: Traveler s Phone #: Address: Travel Class: COACH Round- trip/one- Way: Departure City: Destination City: Departure Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Departure City (if Round Trip): Destination City: Departure Date (MM/DD/YYYY): For International Travel (Or send photocopy of valid passport) Last Name on Passport or Driver s License: First & Middle Name on Passport/Driver s License: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): Gender: Passport Number: Country of Birth: Country of Issue: Country of Citizenship: Date of Issue of Passport: Date of Expiration of Passport: Redress Number, if any, if issued to you by T.S.A.: