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Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE)

Accountability and Transparency for Development

Washington, DCMay 7-8, 2012

Logistics Note

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This note contains important informationabout your participation at ABCDE Washington

ABCDE VenuePreston AuditoriumWorld Bank Headquarters Main Complex1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20433

Opening Session: Preston Auditorium, Monday, May 7, 09:00

If you have questions about the conference, please contact the conference organizer as indicated below.Please do not contact the World Bank directly.

Security, Registration, and Conference MaterialsRegistration will begin at 08:00.

On arrival at the World Bank, please enter through the main entrance of the Main Complex (1818 H Street,NW). There will be a security guard and signage to guide you. As you pass through security, you will bedirected to the ABCDE registration tables (after the metal detectors). Here you will register and pick up your

World Bank visitors pass (which will grant you access to World Bank buildings until 6pm on May 8), as wellas a conference badge and materials. For non-Bank/IMF staff, visitors passes are mandatory.

Please note: Session papers will be provided on a USB stick in your conference bag, and they will also beavailable on the ABCDE website (www.worldbank.org/abcde2012) after the conference. Hard copies willnot be provided.

CateringA light breakfast will be provided on Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8 from 08:00 in the PrestonAuditorium Front Lobby.

Buffet lunches will be provided on Monday, May 7 at 12:30 and Tuesday, May 8 at 12:15 in the Atrium

Practical InformationInternet Access: Wifi is available in the Bank. To obtain the password, please visit the registration desk.

Weather: Spring in Washington is usually warm. Average temperatures range from 56-75F (13-23C).May is the rainiest month in Washington, with an average of 4 inches of rain. For more information, pleaseaccess the following website: www.weather.com.

Foreign Exchange Facilities: Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union (BFSFCU) is a full service bank andis located in the World Banks Main Complex (Room MC C2 300). ATM machines are located in all Bankbuilding lobbies. More information is available at the registration desk.Important Telephone Numbers

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Police/fire/medical emergency: 911

World Bank Security: 202 458 8888

Dulles International Airport (www.metwashairports.com/dulles/dulles.htm)Telephone: 703 572-2700

Washington Reagan Airport (http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan/reagan.htm)Telephone: 703 417-8000

Baltimore Washington International Airport (www.bwiairport.com)Telephone: 410 859-7100

QuestionsIf you need assistance or have questions, please contact:

Leita JonesConference OrganizerDevelopment Economics World Bank1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433Telephone: 202 473 5030

Cell phone: 202 361 1972Email: Ljones2@worldbank.org

Thank youWe look forward to seeing you in Washington!

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