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Welcome to the
52nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors
of the African Development Bank
and the
43rd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors
of the African Development Fund
(22nd May – 26th May, 2017)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
REPUBLIC OF INDIA
INFORMATION BULLETIN
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2. BEFORE ARRIVAL IN INDIA .................................................................................................................... 4
Communication: ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3. PRE-REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................... 4
4. SPOUSE PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................... 5
5. TRAVEL TO AND FROM INDIA ............................................................................................................... 5
5.1 Visa Requirement .................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Visa support ............................................................................................................................................ 6
5.3 Reception at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad ............................... 6
5.4 Baggage and items prohibited for carriage............................................................................................. 6
6. CUSTOMS FORMALITIES ....................................................................................................................... 7
7. AIRPORTS .............................................................................................................................................. 7
8. TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................................ 7
9. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN AHMEDABAD ........................................................................................ 8
10. HEALTH TRAVEL ADVISORY TO INDIA ............................................................................................... 8
10.1 Vaccine-preventable Diseases .............................................................................................................. 8
10.2 Vaccinations .......................................................................................................................................... 8
10.3 Other vaccines that are useful to have, depending on individual risk .................................................. 9
10.4 Other Health Information About India ................................................................................................. 9
10.5 Emergency Services ............................................................................................................................ 10
10.6 Medical Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 11
11. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS ................................................................................. 12
11.1 Climate ................................................................................................................................................ 12
11.2 Electric Supply ..................................................................................................................................... 13
11.3 Currency, Foreign Exchange, Banking, Credit Cards and ATMs .......................................................... 13
11.4 Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................................................... 14
11.5 Smoking ............................................................................................................................................... 14
11.6 Drinking ............................................................................................................................................... 14
12. ANNUAL MEETINGS INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 14
13. PRESS ............................................................................................................................................... 14
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14. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 15
15. CONFERENCE FACILITIES ................................................................................................................. 15
16. SECURITY ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Annex-I ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
VISA REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY INTO INDIA.............................................................................................. 17
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1. INTRODUCTION The 2017 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group (African Development Bank
and the African Development Fund) will take place in Gandhi Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
from 22nd to 26th May, 2017.
The opening ceremony will take place at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on 23rd May, 2017. The
Annual Meetings Programme is available online at the following link: http://www.afdb.org/en/
Participants are invited to visit this web page regularly before and during the meetings for updated
information related to the Annual Meetings.
2. BEFORE ARRIVAL IN INDIA
Communication: All communication in connection with the Annual Meetings should be sent to the following
address:
Office of the Secretary General
African Development Bank
Avenue Joseph Anoma
Abidjan 01, BP 1387, Cote d’Ivoire
Phone: +225 2026 3626/ +225 2026 2964
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretariat of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank General Secretariat.
3. PRE-REGISTRATION Heads of official delegations or other officials are kindly requested to notify the Secretary General
of the Bank, well in advance of the Meetings, of the full composition of their respective
delegations, including, if any, members from diplomatic missions and their staff and spouses.
Pertinent information will be provided in the invitation letters to participants and would include
the following:
Registration information, the link to the dedicated website for registration and the dates for
online registration
Instructions for registration and the contact persons in case of any difficulties in registering
online
Information about hotel reservations and any related links for making hotel bookings
The theme of the Annual Meetings
References to seminars, workshops and other side events related to the theme
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The link to obtain documents such as the Provisional Programme, Information Bulletin and
other useful information related to the Annual Meetings
It is highly recommended that participants register online via the link provided on the Bank’s
website (www.AfDB.org/am). Participants will need the code on their invitation letters and will
be required to upload scanned personal passport photographs in JPEG format in order to register.
There will also be an Annual Meetings registration desk at the venue of the meetings. The desk
will open daily from 08:30 am to 6:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to register online and
upload their passport photographs before arriving at the venue of the meetings. However, those
who are unable to register online before arrival in Ahmedabad, should go to the registration desk
for their registration upon arrival at the meetings venue. Participants will require passport-size
personal photographs, their letters of invitation and national passports to register at the desk.
Registered participants are issued badges with their photos. Presentation of the badge is
compulsory for accessing the meetings venues throughout the duration of the meetings.
4. SPOUSE PROGRAM Spouses are also welcome to participate in the Annual Meeting events. There is usually a special
program organised for spouses for one or two days during which they visit cultural sites, engage
in social responsibility visits and are treated to a lunch or dinner by the host country.
Accompanying spouses can register for the Annual Meetings using the code that has been assigned
to their husbands or wives. We kindly request that they register under the section for spouses.
5. TRAVEL TO AND FROM INDIA It is expected that Governors and delegates will make their own travel arrangements to and from
the Annual Meetings. If assistance is required, Travel Services in the Conference Centre will assist
with flight reservations and other related travel requirements. Governors and other delegates are
encouraged to arrange their arrival and return flight reservations as early as possible to ensure that
they obtain the flights and dates of their choice. Details of airlines operating from Ahmedabad
(India) can be seen at the web site: http://www.afdb.gujarat.gov.in/transportation.php
5.1 Visa Requirement Participants are kindly informed that the Indian Government has committed to granting visas to all
delegates to the 2017 AfDB Annual Meetings and related meetings to be held in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat, India during 22nd – 26th May, 2017. The following links may be useful to the participants
for visa purposes:
Visa overview: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html
Visa policy of India: https://mea.gov.in/cpv.htm
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Tourist Visa : https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
5.2 Visa support General information on visa requirements for entry to the Republic of India for citizens of member
countries of the African Development Bank Group is attached at Annexure-I.
The list of Indian Missions/Posts abroad may be seen using the link http://mea.gov.in/indian-
missions-abroad.htm#A .
The list of diplomatic missions and international organisations based in India may be accessed
through the link http://meaprotocol.nic.in.
5.3 Reception at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA),
Ahmedabad An Information and Protocol Desk will be set up at the SVPIA to expedite entry and departure
formalities for delegates. For each Governor of a member country of the AfDB, the Indian
Government will provide a car and driver. Shuttle buses will be available to transport participants
from the airport to hotels and from hotels to the Conference Centre, the venue of the Annual
Meetings. The Government of India will expedite entry and customs formalities for members of
delegations who have provided the General Secretariat with their travel details for the meeting.
The Bank will advise the Indian Government of delegates’ expected arrival times in such cases
where such information has been provided in advance. To facilitate expeditious immigration
formalities, the Bank will share with the Government of India information on arrival of participants
as they are available. Special attention will be paid to the VIPs, whose list and arrival details should
be communicated as soon as possible to the Government of India.
VIPs will be received by Protocol upon arrival and lounges will be made available for their use at
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad. All security and
immigration procedures will be completed in the VIP lounges. Other participants shall go through
the normal arrival process and will benefit from dedicated immigration counters.
Facilities will also be available to assist participants transiting through Mumbai and Delhi airports.
Lounges will be made available for VIPs and immigration for other participants will be facilitated.
5.4 Baggage and items prohibited for carriage Airlines operating in the territory of the Republic of India strictly regulate limits on the size and
weight of baggage. For security reasons, some items and substances are forbidden for transport
aboard passenger aircraft. Participants are advised to check clearly with their travel agents or
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airlines about the maximum weight and dimension allowed for their check-in/cabin baggage,
especially in cases where the travel involves more than one airline and/or in different classes.
6. CUSTOMS FORMALITIES The Government of India will provide all necessary assistance to enable delegates get quick
clearance of their goods under relevant rules.
Customs guide for travelers can also be consulted at:
http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources/htdocs-cbec/guide_for_travellers/guide-to-
travellers.pdf
http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources/htdocs-cbec/baggage-rules.pdf
7. AIRPORTS Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) is an international airport serving the
cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, India. The airport is located at Hansol, 9 km
north of central Ahmedabad. For more information, please visit the website
http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/ahmedabad_generalinfo.jsp
Participants travelling via Mumbai, may visit the website of Chhatrapati Shivaji International
Airport, Mumbai for more information www.mumbaiairport.com and those travelling via Delhi,
may visit the website of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi for more information
(www.newdelhiairport.in/). Distances between Mumbai and Ahmedabad by road are
approximately about 526 kms, and about 1000 Kms between Delhi and Ahmedabad. Therefore, it
is advisable to travel by air.
8. TRANSPORTATION The Governors and Executive Directors of member countries shall be provided with a chauffeur-
driven car for travel from and to the airport, between the hotel and conference centre, and for other
programmes and activities as agreed between Government of India and the Bank.
Transportation facilities will also be made for staff members, delegates and other participants from
and to the airport, between the hotels and the Conference Centre, and any other location
programmed for the Annual Meetings events.
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9. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN AHMEDABAD The Bank, in collaboration with the Government of India, has reserved accommodation in India
for Governors, Alternate Governors, Special Guests, Executive Directors and Alternate Executive
Directors of the Bank, the Bank’s Senior Management and Staff. Other participants and observers
attending the Annual Meetings are advised to make reservations at the selected hotels of their
choice. Participants are advised to include the names of their booked hotels on the registration
form to enable the facilitation of transportation arrangements from the airport to hotels and also to
the conference center and other venues that may be designated for the social events.
10. HEALTH TRAVEL ADVISORY TO INDIA India is known as a global destination for medical and health tourism. The Government of India
assures that all participants at the Annual Meetings will have access to excellent health–care
systems. More information on health may be accessed at http://mohfw.gov.in/index.php.
Below is a summary health advisory to guide preparations for the travel.
As a general rule before all travel, you must:
Obtain an international vaccination booklet; and make sure your vaccinations are up to date.
Make a visit to your health-care provider at least 4 weeks before your journey for advice on
travel vaccines, travel health and safety. This is especially relevant if you are on continuous
treatment, in order to determine what you will need based on your health condition, your
destination and activities at your destination.
10.1 Vaccine-preventable Diseases Generally, the following vaccines are recommended for all adults, even if you do not travel
frequently. A traveler who is not vaccinated has an increased risk of contracting diseases that are
dangerous and can be life-threatening. Please visit your health care provider and update your
vaccination status.
10.2 Vaccinations Yellow fever vaccine is mandatory for travelers from yellow fever endemic countries, particularly,
west, east and southern Africa. Travelers are advised to get the vaccination at least ten (10) days
before travelling to India. They are required to show proof of vaccination to immigration officials
at the point of entry or report to port health authority. Any traveler who is not able to show the
proof of valid yellow fever vaccination (in original) at the international airport may be quarantined
as per Government of India regulations. Travelers from non-yellow fever endemic countries may
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transit through countries may require the yellow fever vaccination. All participants are therefore
advised to be up-to-date with their yellow fever vaccine.
10.3 Other vaccines that are useful to have, depending on individual risk
are:
Meningitis vaccine: This vaccine contains four strains A+C+Y+W123 and offers protection for
three years. Exposure occurs by inhaling bacteria found in the tiny droplets produced when an
infected person coughs or sneezes into the air
Hepatitis A vaccine: exposure to Hepatitis A can occur through ingestion of contaminated food
or water. A single dose of Hepatitis A vaccine protects for six months, whilst a series of two doses
will give longer protection for almost 10 years.
Hepatitis B vaccine: exposure occurs through contact with contaminated blood or body fluids,
and/or materials or unprotected sexual contact. A single Hepatitis B vaccine lasts for six months.
Appropriate protection, however, necessitates three monthly doses, for 10 years protection.
Typhoid vaccine: Typhoid exposure may occur through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
Typhoid vaccine is valid for three years.
Tetanus vaccine: Tetanus vaccine is valid for five years and relevant if one engages in activities
that may lead to open cuts or wounds such as falls, or motor (and other) accidents.
Rabies vaccine: Rabies exposure can occur through animal bites in outdoor activities e.g. cycling,
camping, hiking etc. that might bring one into direct contact with biting mammals e.g. cats, dogs
& other carnivores. If one is at risk of animal bites/scratches, they should get pre-exposure
vaccinations given in three doses at days 0, 7 and 21. Booster vaccination is done for individuals
in the frequent risk group, who should have a serum sample tested for rabies antibody every 2
years. If the blood titer is less than complete neutralization at a 1:5 serum dilution, the person also
should receive a single booster dose of vaccine. International travelers fall under infrequent-risk
and do not require routine pre-exposure booster doses of the vaccine after completion of the
primary pre-exposure vaccination. If you have not had any vaccine due to allergies or other
contraindications, be sure to bring an explanatory letter with you from your doctor whenever you
travel.
10.4 Other Health Information About India:
Health care system in India is well developed especially in major cities.
Mosquito-borne diseases; Dengue Fever, Chikungunya and Malaria occur during summer and
monsoon season. Take precautions and avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
If you are travelling from non-malaria areas, it is recommended that you take either of the
following malaria prophylaxis namely; Atovaquone plus proguanil (Malarone® and
generics); Doxycycline (many brands and generics) or Mefloquine (Lariam® and generics).
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It is advisable to apply mosquito repellents especially in the evening when outdoors, and
whenever possible, to sleep under an insecticide-treated net.
See your health care provider for specific advice on which medication you will use, based on
availability in your country of residence and health status. Strictly take the prophylaxis as
advised by your health care provider.
During the past outbreak of Ebola virus disease, India did not record any case of Ebola, and is
free from the disease. However, travelers to India from Ebola affected countries are requested
to disclose information regarding any past infection (including treatment taken) at the point of
entry so that appropriate health measures can be taken.
Delegates are also advised to take adequate precaution against seasonal flu. For information
and advice, visit the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre
(NaTHNaC) and consult your health care provider before travel.
Food and water precaution: travelers have a small risk of developing diarrhea in any country.
It is advisable to drink bottled water only, especially on short trips. Always wash your hands
with soap before eating, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Tap water in India is unsafe to drink. Drink boiled or bottled water, or carbonated beverages,
provided that the seal is intact.
Look for bubbles when you open a carbonated beverage - bubbles are evidence that the product
has been processed. Bottles are sometimes refilled with tap water and resold, and these
products are not safe to drink.
Avoid ice because it can be made from unsafe water. Do not open your mouth in the shower.
Do not purchase unsealed drinks or ice cream made by street vendors. These may contain
untreated tap water and the equipment used may not have been properly cleaned. Coffee and
tea made from boiling water are safe to drink, as are beer and wine. It is best to use ultra-heat
treated (UHT) or canned milk that has been pasteurized.
Wash or sanitize your hands before eating. Always choose fresh food that has been thoroughly
cooked and is served hot, since heat destroys most contaminating bacteria. Meat and fish
should be "well cooked".
Avoid raw foods, shellfish, pre-peeled fruit and salad sold in the open on the streets. Fruit that
you wash and peel yourself is safe to eat. Avoid street vendors and market food because the
standard of hygiene may be low and food may not be fresh.
Although food in larger international hotels is usually safe, follow the basic rules discussed
above. In any location, busier restaurants may be safer as they are more likely to serve freshly
cooked food.
10.5 Emergency Services All public and private hospitals provide emergency health services. There are private and public
ambulance service providers that can be accessed 24 hours a day.
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The National emergency numbers are 108 for Health, 100 for Police and 101 for Fire department.
These numbers can be accessed using all the telephone service providers.
Name of the designated hospital: Civil Hospital Asarva Ahmedabad
Name of the designated nodal office: Dr. Dinkar Raval, Deputy Director (Epidemics)
Commissionerate of Health, Med. Edu. And Research
Block – 5/3, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Mob No. 09909966905
Email ID: [email protected]
10.6 Medical Insurance Travelers are advised to use International travel medical insurance to cater to their medical needs
while in India. Select public and private hospitals accept most of the international insurance covers.
It is also strongly recommended that participants bring direct contact details for their travel
insurance provider in case they are referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Other Items to bring with you for any travel
The prescription medicines you take every day. Make sure you have enough to last for the full
duration of your trip and also the doctor’s prescription. Keep the medication in their original
prescription bottles and always in your carry-on luggage as controlled drugs should carry
relevant documentation as proof to customs and port health officials. Follow security
guidelines if the medicines are liquids.
Small dose of over-the-counter medicine for minor illnesses e.g. aches, mild food poisoning
etc.
After your return Home
After returning home, continue to take your malaria prevention medicine as prescribed by your
doctor, as most of these drugs will need to be taken for at least one week after leaving India. If you
do not feel well, you should see your health care provider immediately and mention that you have
recently traveled. Also inform your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal, or if you
have had any open wound cuts while travelling.
Further detailed information
Further information on health can be accessed at: http://mohfw.gov.in/index.php.
International SOS- PRE-TRAVEL HEALTH ADVICE: https://www.internationalsos.com/
Click on second top tab from left namely: Member Log in
Enter member log in ID: 22BCMA000007
Then, on the first menu on left side of the next webpage, select country: INDIA
Navigate the advice options available including medical, travel, security etc.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
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11. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS About Gandhinagar & Ahmedabad
Gujarat is a home to incredible diversity due to its geographic and strategic location. Its Gujarati
pride and rich cultural heritage is reflected in the arts, music, literature, religious traditions, cuisine,
fairs and festivals of every city and place.
Gandhinagar is the State Capital of Gujarat. Named after ‘Gandhi’, the father of the nation, it is
situated 32 kms away from Ahmedabad.
Situated in the heart of Gujarat, the city of Ahmedabad is best known for its spirit for enterprise.
Ahmedabad is a bustling metropolitan with reputed institutes and a rapidly growing economy, but
is also deeply rooted in tradition. The city is known for its association with Mahatma Gandhi and
hosts some of the country's finest medieval Islamic architecture. Sarkhej Roza, just outside the
city, is a mesmerizing inheritance of the Gujarat Sultanate and makes for an idyllic retreat. For an
excursion into nature, Nal Sarovar, an extensive wetland, attracts thousands of migratory birds
during winter. The neighbouring Gandhinagar District is home to Gandhinagar, the state capital,
and Adalaj, a classic example of Gujarat's enchanting stepwells.
11.1 Climate Ahmedabad has a hot, semi-arid climate. There are three main seasons: summer, monsoon and
winter. Aside from the monsoon season, the climate is extremely dry. The weather is hot from
March to June; the average summer maximum is 43 °C (109 °F), and the average minimum is
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24 °C (75 °F). From November to February, the average maximum temperature is 30 °C (86 °F),
the average minimum is 13 °C (55 °F), and the climate is extremely dry. Cold northerly winds are
responsible for a mild chill in January. The southwest monsoon brings a humid climate from mid-
June to mid-September.
11.2 Electric Supply The electric current used throughout India is 230 volts AC, 50 Hz (continental Indian standard).
Wall outlets are compatible with other continental Indian plugs and most hotels have facilities for
various types of outlets.
11.3 Currency, Foreign Exchange, Banking, Credit Cards and ATMs The official Indian currency is the Indian Rupee (INR). Information on the exchange rate can be
found at the following internet sites:
http://www.xe.com/currency/inr-indian-rupee
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=66.
The Government of India issued instructions in November 2016 withdrawing the legal tender
character of the older series banknotes in the denominations of INR500 and INR1000. The link
below has the information issued by the Indian Foreign Exchange Department in respect of this.
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=10815&Mode=0
Participants are encouraged to keep checking this page as this information will be updated from
time to time as the situation evolves and the need arises.
For more information on foreign exchange, please refer to the website http://dor.gov.in/fem.
Most banks are open Monday to Saturday (except 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month) from 10.30
a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Almost all banks have Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). These are available
all over the city and accept all the major international credit/debit cards, namely, American
Express, MasterCard and Visa. While most shops accept these credit/debit cards, it is not
uncommon for some shops and restaurants not to accept them. If planning to settle any bills with
a credit/debit card, it is advisable to enquire about the acceptance of the card before making any
purchases. You are also advised to check the validity of your bank card in India with your local
bank before you travel.
Currency exchange offices are located at airports, as well as in hotels and market places. The main
currencies that are easily exchanged are British Pounds, US dollars and Euros. Please note that the
money exchanger or the bank may charge a fee for the transaction. When exchanging currency,
you must present your international passport.
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11.4 Emergency Numbers In case of any emergencies, you may contact any of the following numbers in line with the nature
of the issue:
108 – General Emergency
100 - Police
101 - Fire Station
102 - Ambulance
197 - General Inquiry
1091 - Women Emergency Helpline
11.5 Smoking Smoking is prohibited in public places in India. Some bars, restaurants, theaters, museums and
other public places have designated areas for smoking.
11.6 Drinking Gujarat is a dry state and drinking of alcohol in the State is prohibited, and therefore, regulated
under the State laws through the issue of a Government permit. Passengers arriving on
international flights may request for a permit from the duty free shop in the arrival hall and
purchase alcohol from the shop. Consumption of such alcohol is only permited in the privacy of
the hotel rooms of the beneficiaries of such permit. Please note that hotels will demand for such
permit if alcohol is found in the luggage of any participant.
12. ANNUAL MEETINGS INFORMATION An Information Desk will be located in the main lobby of the Conference Centre to provide
relevant information about the Meetings. Such information will also be available on the Bank’s
website (www.AfDB.org/am).
13. PRESS The Republic of India in collaboration with the AfDB will set up a communication desk at the
Conference Centre to enable journalists work properly. A detailed programme of activities before
and during the Annual Meetings shall be provided. Press representatives are requested to contact
the communication desk at the Press Centre for accreditation and other information on the
Meetings, or any requests for formal interviews. Special requests regarding communication issues
before the Meetings should be sent by email to: [email protected].
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14. TELECOMMUNICATIONS International telephone services are available to allow for direct communication between India and
other countries. Telephone and telefax services are available in hotels at the delegates' expense.
Access to internet wireless network will be made available for free at the Conference Center, and
is also available at the hotels for a fee or free of charge depending on the terms for the sale of the
hotel room.
Mobile phone SIM cards will be available for purchase at the Conference Center for participants
who wish to use local mobile phone networks for the duration of their stay in India. It might require
submission of an application form with the vendor along with 2 colour passport photographs,
photocopies of, the personal details page of the international passport; the Indian visa; proof of the
home address in the participant’s country of residence (passport, driver’s license or any other
Government issued document); and a proof of where the participant will be staying in India.
15. CONFERENCE FACILITIES The 2017 Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the AfDB will be held at the Mahatma
Mandir Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The
Convention Center and Exhibition Halls are designed to meet with the requirements for organizing
global meetings, conventions, seminars, conferences, exhibitions of both national and international
levels, with state of the art facilities. The Convention Center has column free air conditioned halls,
suitable for organising conferences with huge seating capacities in various styles. In the theater
style seating arrangements, the Main Hall has seating capacity of 6000 persons. The main hall can
also be partitioned into 3 seminar halls that can be used for separate programs simultaneously.
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Participants are encouraged to visit the website of Mahatma Mandir Conference Center for more
information on the venue at http://www.mahatmamandirgujarat.com/.
16. SECURITY All delegates attending the Annual Meetings will be required to enter the Conference Center via a
security screening system at the entrance. Bag searches may be conducted by security guards and
delegates may be asked to deposit any items not permitted into the buildings.
For security reasons, all delegates must be accredited and in possession of their identification
badges as well as the respective meeting access passes. Delegates are required to visibly wear their
identification badges at all times while in the meeting venues. The identification badges are not
transferable, colour-coded by category, and contain personal delegate information (including
photograph).
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Annex-I
VISA REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY INTO INDIA
REGIONAL MEMBER COUNTRIES
S. no. Country Diplomatic Passport
Holder
Official Passport
Holder
Ordinary Passport
Holder
1 Algeria Required Required Required
2 Angola Required Required Required
3 Benin Required Required Required
4 Botswana Required Required Required
5 Burkina Faso Required Required Required
6 Burundi Required Required Required
7 CapeVerde Required Required Required
8 Cameroon Required Required Required
9 Central African Republic Required Required Required
10 Chad Required Required Required
11 Comoros Required Required Required
12 Congo Required Required Required
13 Congo, Democratic
Republic
Required Required Required
14 Cote d'Ivoire Required Required Required
15 Djibouti Required Required Required
16 Egypt Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
for
Special &Service
Required
17 Equatorial Guinea Required Required Required
18 Eritrea Required Required Required
19 Ethiopia Required Required Required
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20 Gabon Required Required Required
21 Gambia, The Required Required Required
22 Ghana Required Required Required
23 Guinea Required Required Required
24 Guinea-Bissau Required Required Required
25 Kenya Required Required Required
26 Lesotho Required Required Required
27 Liberia Required Required Required
28 Libya Required Required Required
29 Madagascar Required Required Required
30 Malawi Required Required Required
31 Mali Required Required Required
32 Mauritania Required Required Required
33 Mauritius Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
34 Morocco Not Required
(30 days)
Not Required
(30 days)
Required
35 Mozambique Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
36 Namibia Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
37 Niger Required Required Required
38 Nigeria Required Required Required
39 Rwanda Required Required Required
40 Sao Tome &Principe Required Required Required
41 Senegal Required Required Required
42 Seychelles Required Required Required
43 Sierra Leone Required Required Required
44 Somalia Required Required Required
45 South Africa Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
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46 South Sudan Required Required Required
47 Sudan Required Required Required
48 Swaziland Required Required Required
49 Tanzania Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
50 Togo Required Required Required
51 Tunisia Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
52 Uganda Required Required Required
53 Zambia Required Required Required
54 Zimbabwe Required Required Required
NON-REGIONAL MEMBER COUNTRIES
S.
no.
Country Diplomatic Passport Holder Official Passport
Holder
Ordinary Passport
Holder
1 Argentina Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
2 Austria Required Required Required
3 Belgium Required Required Required
4 Brazil Not Required
(90 days)
Not Required
(90 days)
Required
5 Canada Required Required Required
6 China Required Required Required
7 Denmark Required Required Required
8 Finland Required Required Required
9 France Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
10 Germany Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
11 India - - -
12 Italy Required Required Required
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13 Japan Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
14 Korea Required Required Required
15 Kuwait Required Required Required
16 Luxembourg Required Required Required
17 Netherlands Required Required Required
18 Norway Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
19 Portugal Required Required Required
20 Saudi Arabia Required
Required Required
21 Spain Required Required Required
22 Sweden Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
23 Switzerland Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
24 Turkey Not Required
(90 days)
Required Required
25 UAE (member of
the ADF only)
Required Required Required
26 United Kingdom Required Required Required
27 USA Required Required Required
