4 UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES May 2011, Istanbul. Conference Handbook

Transcription

1 th 4 UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES 9-13 May 2011, Istanbul Conference Handbook

2 2 4 th United Nations Conference on The Least Developed Countries

3 CONTENTS INFORMATION ON THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES 5 The criteria to identify LDCs 5 The list of LDCs 6 Conference TRACKS 8 Intergovernmental Track 8 Parliamentarian Track 8 Civil Society Track 9 Private Sector Track 9 The Intellectuals Forum 9 Registration And Accreditation 10 Conference SITE 11 The Conference Valley 11 TENTATIVE PROGRAMME 15 Seating Arrangements 22 Security Arrangements 24 TRANSPORTATION 25 Arrival 25 Departure 25 Shuttle Bus Points 26 Shuttle Schedule 28 Public Transportation and Taxi 31 HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION 32 Liaison Officers 32 Hotels on Map 33 Hotel List 35 FACILITIES AND SERVICES 40 Communication 40 First-Aid and Medical Services 40 Interpretation 41 Documentation 41 Distribution of Statements Delivered in the General Debate 41 OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION 42 Time Zone and Changes 42 Electrical Appliances 42 Banking and Currency 42 Drinking Water 44 Newspapers and Magazines 44 Lost and Found 44 Size and Measures 44 Places of Worship 45 SIGHTSEEING 46 Floor plans 51 3

4 INTRODUCTION 4 th United Nations Conference on The Least Developed Countries 4 The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are currently suffering from the decrease in demand for goods, reduction in export revenues and the fall in the prices as a result of the economic vulnerability and uncertainty triggered by the global economic crisis. As an emerging donor country, Turkey has proved to be one of the leading actors of the international community by increasing its assistance to the LDCs. In line with the growing interest and determination of Turkey towards the global issues and the LDCs, Turkey continues to extend its support to the technical assistance projects carried by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) through Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TICA), in addition to Official Development Assistance (ODA) and private sector investments to LDCs. Turkey has also hosted the last Ministerial Conference on Making Globalization Work for the LDCs, in Istanbul, on 9-10 July In the Conference, Turkey has pledged to contribute 1 million US Dollars to the Enhanced Integrated Framework Fund established to help the LDCs to enhance their trade capacity and promote the inclusion of trade issues in their national development strategies. From that time on, the support of Turkey to the LDCs has been maintained with an increasing pace. Moreover, High-level Workshop for African Least Developed Countries has been organized in Izmir, on 4-5 March 2008 and High-level Workshop for Asian, Caribbean and Pacific LDCs on New Development Partnership has been organized in Ankara, on 4-5 December 2008, with the cooperation of UNCTAD. In the UN General Assembly held on 1 December 2009, it has been decided that the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV) would be held in Turkey. Further information can be found at

5 INFORMATION ON THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES Latin America 1 Africa 33 Asia and Pacific 14 Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as the poorest and weakest segment of the international community. Extreme poverty, the structural weaknesses of their economies and the lack of capacities related to growth, often compounded by structural handicaps, hamper the efforts of these countries to improve the quality of life of their people. These countries are also characterized by their acute susceptibility to external economic shocks, natural and man-made disasters and communicable diseases. The criteria to identify LDCs 1. Low-income, measured by an average income per person over three years. An average income less than $745 per person per year is considered for inclusion, and above $900 for graduation; 5

6 2. Weak human resources, as measured by indicators of nutrition, mortality of children aged five years or under; secondary school enrolment; and adult literacy rate; 3. High economic vulnerability, measured by population size; remoteness; diversity of goods exported, share of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the economy; instability of agricultural production; instability of exports of goods and services; and homelessness owing to natural disasters. The list of LDCs * Africa (33): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia. Asia and the Pacific (14) : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Samoa, Salomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Yemen. Latin America and the Caribbean (1): Haiti. *Cape Verde graduated from the list at the end of 2007 and Maldives on 1 January

7 PARTICIPANTS OF THE LDC-IV Thousands of participants are expected to attend the Conference including; Representatives of States members of the United Nations Representatives of the Government of the Republic of Turkey as the Host of the Conference Representatives of National Parliaments Representatives UN Organs, Bodies and Offices Representatives of Specialized Agencies and Related Organizations Representatives of Intergovernmental Organizations Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations Representatives of Private Sector Members of the Media Academics and Intellectuals 7

8 Conference TRACKS Intergovernmental Track The Conference is intended to review the implementation of the expiring Brussels Programme of Action for the LDCs and adopt Istanbul Program of Action for the decade. Istanbul Program of Action will set a partnership between the LDCs and their development partners with a view to find collective responses to the development challenges, which the LDCs have been facing. Parliamentarian Track Recognizing the important contribution of parliaments and parliamentarians in LDCs development, the parliamentary track is designed to facilitate the contribution of parliaments to the substantive consultations at all levels national, regional and global, as appropriate to the outcome document of the conference; encourage the participation of members of parliaments in the conference and in parliamentary consultations before and during the conference; promote the outcome document of LDC IV among parliamentarians and help raise their awareness of the new commitments in order to facilitate the implementation of the new programme of action for the LDCs for the next decade. 8

9 Civil Society Track Civil society plays a vital role in representing and giving voice to the needs and aspirations of ordinary people in the Least Developed Countries. With its community-level presence, civil society is able to bring the experiences, concerns and priorities of ordinary citizens to the policy making process. Similarly, it is well placed to sensitize people about government policies and the opportunities they entail. It plays an important role in mobilizing and empowering the population to participate in the development process. Private Sector Track The purpose of the private sector track is to enhance the contribution and active engagement of private sector representatives, in particular with a view to helping identify concrete, action-oriented proposals addressing LDC-specific problems and challenges in the area of investment, enterprise development and finance. The three main events of the private sector track will be Global Business Partnership Forum (9-13 May 2011), High-Level Meeting on Investment and Partnerships (9 May 2011) and Trade Fair (9-13 May 2011). The Intellectuals Forum The Intellectuals Forum brings together prominent academics, experts, activists and opinion leaders focusing on various issues related to the LDCs. It is a novel concept for the LDC Conference introduced by the Turkish Foreign Ministry following a series of consultations with prominent figures in related fields. It aims to raise a conscientious voice through an intellectual approach as well as to influence the decisions of the official leg of the conference in line with the interests and true needs of the peoples of the LDCs. 9

10 Registration And Accreditation Access to the conference site and conference rooms will be granted upon presentation of a valid United Nations conference pass or a VIP pass issued by the United Nations. To receive a conference pass or a VIP pass, all participants need to be formally registered and accredited. Pre-accreditation will be accepted for processing at the Protocol and Liaison Service in New York until 27 April From 28 April 2011 onwards, all accreditation requests must be submitted to the United Nations Protocol Accreditation Unit in Istanbul by fax at or via at protocolconference@un.org copying the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs at ldc4-accreditation@mfa.gov.tr. The on-site accreditation of delegates of Member States/Observers, intergovernmental organizations OFFICE HOURS and specialized agencies will begin in Istanbul on Wednesday the 4 th May 2011 by the Protocol Accreditation Unit at the Accreditation Center located at the Harbiye Cultural Center (for location see page 51). To avoid long queue, participants are kindly recommended to pick their badges at the earliest convenience. 4-6 MAY 7-8 MAY 9-10 MAY MAY 13 MAY 9 AM - 5 PM 8 AM - 8 PM 7 AM - 7 PM 9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 2 PM 10

11 Conference SITE 4 th United Nations Conference on The Least Developed Countries The Conference Valley The conference will take place in a compound ideally located in the heart of Istanbul s business and cultural center consisting of the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center, the Istanbul Congress Center, the HarbiyeCultural Center and the Hilton Congress and Convention Center 11

12 Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) Address: Harbiye /Istanbul Tel: Fax: Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) which is the largest congress center of Turkey will be the main venue for intergovernmental and parliamentarian track meetings. It will also host some of the side events. All Plenary Meetings will be held in the Anadolu Auditorium. Meetings of the Committee of the Whole and the High-Level Interactive Thematic Debates will be held in the Rumeli Upper Level. Bilateral Meeting Booths for the Heads of State and Government are in Dolmabahçe 1 Hall. The UN should be contacted to reserve these booths and the group meetings rooms. Facilities at the ICEC UN Secretariat Offices VIP Lounge and Bilateral Meeting Booths Rooms For Group Meetings Documentation Center Press Briefing Room Cash Bars for Lunch 12 The ICEC is composed of two parts: the main building, also called the ANADOLU Building and RUMELİ Exhibition Hall. ANADOLU Building is on four levels. HALİÇ Conference Hall, TOPKAPI A and B Halls (Basement) ANADOLU Auditorium (Main Entrance Floor) DOLMABAHÇE 1 and 2 Halls (First Floor) MARMARA Hall, SULTAN Rooms, LEVENT and BARBAROS Rooms (Second Floor) RUMELİ Exhibition Hall is on one level. Rumeli A, B, C, D Halls Borsa Restaurant

13 Istanbul Congress Center (ICC) Address: Harbiye /Istanbul The Istanbul Congress Center will be the main venue for most of the civil society and private sector track meetings and side events. The Istanbul Congress Center is on five levels. ELMADAĞ 1 and 2, TAKSİM, TOPHANE (B1 Floor) ÜSKÜDAR FOYER, ÜSKÜDAR 1,2 and 3, EMİRGAN 1 and 2, BEYAZIT, YILDIZ 1 and 2, BEYLERBEYİ 1 and 2, HAMİDİYE, ÇAMLICA (B2 Floor) UN Offices ( B3 Floor) Prayer Room ( B3 Floor) Exhibition Hall (B5 Floor) *The NGO forum, LKK, private sector forums and other side events will be held in Istanbul Congress Center. 13

14 Harbiye Cultural Center Address: Cumhuriyet Street Harbiye /Istanbul Tel: Fax: The Center is composed of two parts: Ahmet Fethi Paşa Hall where the Task Force Operation Center is located. Harbiye Cultural Site where the Accreditation Center and Side Event Halls is located. Hilton Convention and Exhibition Center Address: Cumhuriyet Caddesi Harbiye/Istanbul Hilton Convention and Exhibition Center, hosting the Media Center, will be available for the exclusive use of accredited correspondents. The Media Center is equipped with appropriate electrical power outlets for personal laptops, telephones, fax facilities, closed-circuit television and a press documentation counter. Lunch, hot and cold beverages will be served to the members of press. TRT and Anatolian News Agency will be official media distributors of the conference. 14

15 TENTATIVE ROGRAMME The programme of meetings will be printed in the daily journal, giving details on daily activities and information such as titles, time and locations of meetings, agenda items to be considered and relevant documentation. The updated programme will also be announced on the programme boards at the information desks. 6 May 2011, Friday 10:00-11:00 Flag Raising Ceremony Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center 7 May 2011, Saturday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Istanbul Congress Center Breakfast Civil Society Global Strategy Plenary Civil Society Forum Lunch Civil Society Forum Evening 15

16 8 May 2011, Sunday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Istanbul Congress Center Breakfast Parliamentary Forum Civil Society Forum Lunch Lunch: Offered by the Turkish Parliament (TBC) for the participants of the Parliamentary Forum Parliamentary Forum Civil Society Forum Opening of the Intellectuals Forum Evening Dinner : offered by the Turkish Interparliamentary Gorup for the participants of the Parliamentary Forum (Dolmabahçe Palace) 16

17 9 May 2011, Monday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Istanbul Congress Center Breakfast (Rumeli D) (Galata) Inaugural Ceremony ( ; Anadolu Room) Opening of the Conference - First Plenary General Debate Procedural matters and establishment of the Committee of the Whole (COW) (Cluster I and II ) (11:00-13:00) Civil Society Forum Lunch (Rumeli D) CoW 1 Rumeli A High-Level Meeting on Investment and Partnerships Lunch hosted by H. E. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey CoW 2 Rumeli B Civil Society Forum Trade Fair ribbon cutting ceremony and coctail reception (High Level) Evening Offical Dinner Hosted by H. E. Abdullah GÜL President of the Republic of Turkey ( by invitation ) 17

18 10 May 2011, Tuesday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Istanbul Congress Center Breakfast (Rumeli D) (Rumeli D) Genaral Debate (Anadolu) CoW 1 Rumeli A CoW 2 Rumeli B HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair Lunch (Rumeli D) (Galata) Genaral Debate (Anadolu) CoW 1 Rumeli A CoW 2 Rumeli B HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair Evening Cultural Show at Istanbul Congress Center (Rumeli D) 18

19 11 May 2011, Wednesday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Breakfast (Rumeli D) (Galata) Genaral Debate (Anadolu) CoW 1 Rumeli A CoW 2 Rumeli B HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) Lunch (Rumeli D) (Galata) Genaral Debate (Anadolu) CoW 1 Rumeli A CoW 2 Rumeli B HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) Evening (Rumeli D) (Galata) Istanbul Congress Center Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair 19

20 12 May 2011, Thursday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Breakfast (Rumeli D) (Galata) Genaral Debate (Anadolu) CoW 1 Rumeli A CoW 2 Rumeli B HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) Lunch HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) (Galata) Evening Genaral Debate (Anadolu) (Rumeli D) CoW 1 Rumeli A CoW 2 Rumeli B HIGH LEVEL INTERACTIVE THEMATIC DEBATE (Rumeli C) (Galata) Istanbul Congress Center Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair 20

21 13 May 2011, Friday Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center Breakfast (Rumeli D) Genaral Debate (Anadolu) (Galata) Lunch (Rumeli D) Closing Session (Galata) Istanbul Congress Center Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair Civil Society Forum Global Business Partnership Forum Trade Fair 21

22 Seating Arrangements The inaugural ceremony of the conference is tentatively scheduled to take place on Monday 9 May 2011 at 9.00 a.m. in the Anadolu Auditorium. For the opening, each government will be assigned four seats, two at the table and two adviser seats. Specifically identified seating will be available for other participants in the conference. The Committee of the Whole will start in Rumeli A on 9 May 2011 in the afternoon. Overflow rooms with web cast and live cast will be made available for the opening of the conference. In the committee rooms, each member state will have one seat at table. 22

23 23

24 Security Arrangements Extensive security measures will be implemented in a vast area including the airport, transport routes, conference locations and hotels during the conference. All participants are expected to fully comply with the security measures to ensure the efficient functioning of the conference in an atmosphere of security and tranquility. It should be borne in mind that only participants with proper accreditation will be allowed to enter or stay in the vicinity of the conference locations. It is therefore of primary importance for all participants to wear their conference badges all the time to avoid any inconvenience. Delegates holding a conference pass will be subject to security screening at the main entrance of the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center. VIPs and VVIPs will be entering the conference building through the designated entrance and be exempt from security screening. The accompanying staff for the VIPs and VVIPs, however, will be subject to security screening. 24

25 TRANSPORTATION Arrival Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the main hub for international flights. A reception and information desk will be set up both at Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. VVIP and VIP facilities will be available for dignitaries. Transfer service for all accredited delegation members from the airport to their respective hotels will be provided. Shuttles will be available every hour at the airports. Departure Shuttle buses to the airports will be provided for departures between 05:00 18:00 every hour. *(Participants are kindly recommended to take the shuttle, which leaves at least 4 hours before their flight) To and From the Congress Valley During the conference week shuttle bus service will be provided between hotel zones and the Congress Valley for delegation members. ( For schedule see page 28, for location of shuttle bus stop see page 26 ) 25

26 Shuttle bus poınts 1. Shuttle point 1 - Behind the Pera Palas Hotel main street traffic lights 2. Shuttle point 2 - Talimhane Square 3. Shuttle point 3 - Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel 4. Ritz Carlton Hotel 5. The Marmara Taksim 6. Gezi Hotel Bosphorus 7. Swissôtel 8. Beşiktaş Pier 9. Four Seasons Istanbul Bosphorus 10. Çırağan Palace 11. Conrad Hotel 12. The Marmara Şişli 13. Divan City Istanbul 14. Point Hotel Şişli 15. Mövenpick Istanbul 16. Sheraton Istanbul 17. WOW Hotel * Please contact information desks for updated shuttle bus schedule. 26

27 27

28 Shuttle List Shuttle No Hotel Name Dep. Time Shuttle Stop Return Time Shuttle Stop Date DLG SHTL01 MARMARA PERA 07:15 Shuttle Point 1 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL01 MIA PERA 07:15 Shuttle Point 1 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL01 PALAZZO DONIZETTI 07:15 Shuttle Point 1 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL01 PERA PALACE 07:15 Shuttle Point 1 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 MID-TOWN 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 CARTOON HOTEL 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 CENTRAL PALACE 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 CRYSTAL TAKSİM 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 ELITE WORLD 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 ETERNO HOTEL 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 GERMİR PALAS 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 GOLDEN AGE 1 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 GOLDEN AGE 2 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 GOLDEN PARK 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 GRAND ÖZTANIK 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 LARES PARK 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 LION OTEL 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May 28

29 Shuttle No Hotel Name Dep. Time Shuttle Stop Return Time Shuttle Stop Date DLG SHTL02 MADISON 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 NIPPON 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 PARK CITY 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 POINT OTEL TAKSİM 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL02 TAKSİM GÖNEN 07:15 Shuttle Point 2 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL03 DOUBLETREE HILTON 07:45 BEŞİKTAŞ CO- ASTAL 19:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL04 RITZ CARLTON 07:15 IN FRONT OF HOTEL 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL04 GRAND HYATT 07:20 Shuttle Point 3 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL04 CEYLAN INTERCONTINENTAL 07:20 Shuttle Point 3 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL05 SWISSÔTEL THE BOSPHORUS 07:15 BETWEEN SWISSÔTEL AND HILTON PARK 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL06 WOW HOTEL 06:45 IN FRONT OF HOTEL 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL07 GRAND STAR 07:15 IN FRONT OF HOTEL 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL07 ALKOÇLAR KEBAN 07:15 IN FRONT OF HOTEL 18:30 ICEC B May DLG SHTL07 MARMARA ISTANBUL 07:15 IN FRONT OF HOTEL 18:30 ICEC B May *Guests staying at Double Tree Hilton Otel are kindly requested to take the 07:15 a.m. Beşiktaş ferry from Kadıköy. 29

30 Shuttle No Hotel Name Dep. Time DLG SHTL07 GEZİ BOSPHORUS 07:20 DLG SHTL08 RADISSON BLU BOSPHORUS 07:00 DLG SHTL08 ÇIRAĞAN KEMPINSKI 07:15 DLG SHTL09 MARMARA ŞİŞLİ 06:50 DLG SHTL09 DİVAN CITY 07:00 DLG SHTL10 SHERATON MASLAK 06:45 DLG SHTL11 MÖVENPICK HOTEL 07:00 DLG SHTL11 THE ISTANBUL EDITION 07:05 DLG SHTL12 POINT OTEL BARBAROS 07:00 DLG SHTL13 CONRAD OTEL 07:20 Shuttle Stop IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF METROCITY METRO EXIT IN FRONT OF HOTEL IN FRONT OF HOTEL Return Time Shuttle Stop Date 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 19:30 ICEC B May 18:30 ICEC B May 30

31 Public Transportation and Taxi Istanbul s public transport network, on bothland and sea, will be available for all conference participants free of charge. Please note that this will cover only the services given by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Participants may use the municipal network by showing their conference badges. Day and night taxicabs, can be hailed on the street or found at taxi ranks. All taxis are required to have digital meters (taximeter). The meter will always show an initial charge as soon as it is turned on, and will add to the fare as the taxi heads to your destination. Tipping is optional. Please note that if you plan to take a taxi to the Conference Valley, the driver will have to drop you off at the border of the security zone. In addition to taxi services, private cars with or without drivers, vans and buses with drivers are available for hire. 31

32 HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION The Government of the Republic of Turkey will extend hospitality to the LDC delegations in the format of; 1+4 if delegation is headed by heads of state or government 1+3 if delegation is headed by ministers or others 1 member of national parliament 2 private sector representatives 2 civil society representatives 1 media representative The hospitality extended by the Government of Turkey covers travel expenses, accommodation and daily subsistence allowance rate. Travel and accommodation expenses of the Permanent Representatives of the LDCs at the UN will also be covered. Liaison Officers High level delegations will be provided with one liaison officer. Liaison officers will act as protocol officers and will be seated in the protocol car or traffic escort car. They will; Inform and guide the head of delegation and delegation members about their programs Coordinate with delegations, security teams and drivers of the cars Guide the delegations within the conference premises Assist the delegations to complete the passport formalities at arrival and departure Facilitate hotel check in and check out Assist delegations in arranging their contacts with the host country, UN and other delegations 32

33 Hotels on Map ALKOÇLAR KEBAN CARTOON HOTEL CENTRAL PALACE CEYLAN INTERCONTINENTAL CONRAD HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA HARBİYE CRYSTAL HOTEL ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI DİVAN CITY DOUBLETREE HILTON ELITE WORLD ETERNO HOTEL GERMİR PALAS GEZİ BOSPHORUS GOLDEN AGE 1 GOLDEN AGE 2 GOLDEN PARK GRAND HYATT GRAND ÖZTANIK GRAND STAR HILTON ISTANBUL KONAK HOTEL LARES PARK LION MADISON MARMARA HOTEL MARMARA PERA MARMARA ŞİŞLİ MIA PERA MID TOWN HOTEL MÖVENPİCK HOTEL NIPPON HOTEL PALAZZO DONIZETTI PARK CITY HOTEL PARK HYATT PARKSA HILTON PERA PALACE HOTEL POINT TAKSİM POINT HOTEL BARBAROS RADISSON BLU BOSPHORUS RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL RITZ CARLTON HOTEL SHERATON MASLAK SOFA HOTEL SWISSÔTEL THE BOSPHORUS TAKSİM GÖNEN THE ISTANBUL EDITION WOW HOTEL 33

34 34 4 th United Nations Conference on The Least Developed Countries

35 Hotel List ALKOÇLAR KEBAN TAKSİM 5 minutes BENTLEY HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes CARTOON HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes CENTRAL PALACE TAKSİM 5 minutes CEYLAN INTERCONTINENTAL TAKSİM 5 minutes CONRAD HOTEL BEŞİKTAŞ 10 minutes 5 com CROWNE PLAZA HARBİYE TAKSİM 3 minutes CRYSTAL HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes ÇINAR HOTEL HAVALİ- MANI 25 minutes ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI BEŞİKTAŞ 15 minutes DİVAN CITY ŞİŞLİ 15 minutes DOUBLETREE HILTON MODA 30 minutes 5 com ELITE WORLD TAKSİM 5 minutes ERESIN TAXIM HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes

36 ETERNO HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes GERMİR PALAS TAKSİM 5 minutes GEZİ BOSPHORUS TAKSİM 5 minutes GOLDEN AGE 1 TAKSİM 5 minutes GOLDEN AGE 2 TAKSİM 5 minutes GOLDEN PARK TAKSİM 5 minutes GRAND HYATT TAKSİM 5 minutes 5 com GRAND ÖZTANIK TAKSİM 5 minutes GRAND STAR TAKSİM 5 minutes HILTON ISTANBUL TAKSİM located near to the conference center 5 www1.hilton.com KONAK HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes MARMARA HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes 5 com MARMARA PERA TAKSİM 10 minutes 4 com MARMARA ŞİŞLİ ŞİŞLİ 15 minutes 4 com

37 MIA PERA TAKSİM 10 minutes MID TOWN HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes MÖVENPİCK HOTEL LEVENT 20 minutes 5 com NIPPON HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes NOVOTEL HAVALİ- MANI 25 minutes PALAZZO DONIZETTI TAKSİM 5 minutes PARK CITY HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes PARK HYATT MAÇKA 10 minutes 4 com PARKSA HILTON MAÇKA 10 minutes 4 www1.hilton.com PERA PALACE HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes POINT TAKSİM TAKSİM 5 minutes POINT HOTEL BARBAROS BEŞİKTAŞ 15 minutes RADISSON BLU AIRPORT HAVALİ- MANI 25 minutes RADISSON BLU BOSPHORUS BEŞİKTAŞ 15 minutes RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes 5 com

38 RITZ CARLTON HOTEL TAKSİM 5 minutes SHERATON MASLAK LEVENT 20 minutes SOFA HOTEL NİŞANTAŞI 10 minutes SWISSOTEL THE BOSPHORUS MAÇKA 10 minutes TAKSİM GÖNEN TAKSİM 5 minutes THE ISTANBUL EDITION LEVENT 20 minutes WOW HOTELS HAVALİ- MANI 25 minutes 5 com

39 39

40 FACILITIES AND SERVICES Communication Wi-fi is available and free of charge throughout the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Conference Center (ICEC), the Istanbul Congress Center (ICC) and the Harbiye Cultural Center. There will be a delegates lounge with a limited number of PC s available with access to the internet at the ICEC on Rumeli Floor and at the ICC on B5 Floor. Network name: ICC Password: A post office service will be available at the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center for postal and related services. Telephones operated by both card and cash will be placed on site. All of the above services are for each delegate s own account. ( For communication services see floor plans; page 53 ) First-Aid and Medical Services The Main Health Coordination Center will be set up in the Istanbul Congress Center. This center, coordinating the medical services for the participants, will guide the patients to the hospitals designated on duty during the conference. An on-site service at the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center will also provide all first-aid facilities. Health points will be present at main hotels. Main Health Coordination Center (Istanbul Congress Center) Tel: ( For first-aid room see floor plans, page 52, 60) Ambulance services will be on site should transfer be required to the hospitals. All costs incurred at hospitals or for other medical care will be at each delegate s own expense. 40

41 Interpretation Statements made in the Plenary and the Committee of the Whole will be interpreted in the six official languages of the conference, namely Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. English and French languages will be provided for the Interactive High-Level Dialogues and for press conferences. Interpretation services in Turkish for the General Debate will be provided by Turkey. The Host Committee will assist in arranging the necessary interpretation services for the side events. Documentation The official documentation of the conference will be issued in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. The main documents counter for delegations will be located outside the Anadolu Auditorium. Each delegation will be assigned an individual box. Delegations are reminded that the document boxes are exclusively for the distribution of official documents. A documents counter will also be located at the entrance of the Rumeli Hall. Each delegation is requested to advise the Meetings Services Assistants at the counter of its daily requirements regarding the number of copies it wishes to receive and the language desired. Distribution of Statements Delivered in the General Debate Delegations wishing to have their statements distributed are requested to deliver 350 copies to the Meetings Services Assistants at the distribution counter outside the Anadolu Auditorium prior to the start of the meeting. Delegations who wish to have written statements distributed to the media are requested to deliver 300 copies to the media documents counter located in the basement floor of the Rumeli Hall. Delegations who wish to have statements posted on the internet are requested to provide, in advance, an electronic copy in any of the official languages, on CD-ROM to the UN webcast room located in the basement floor of the Rumeli Hall or by to: webcast@un.org. 41

42 OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Time Zone and Changes Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). On the last Saturday of March clocks are set forward one hour for daylight saving time. Clocks are set back again at the end of October. Climate and Clothing The weather in May in Istanbul is mostly sunny with a slight possibility of rain. It may be cool at night. Medium-weight clothing is sufficient. Average highest temperature 20 C (69 F) Average lowest temperature 12 C (54 F) Electrical Appliances Turkey operates on 220 volts, 50 Hz, with round-prong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets/ points. Four- and five-star hotels often provide North American-style 120 volts, 60 Hz flush-mounted sockets (points) for North American flat-prong plugs. Banking and Currency The monetary unit of the Republic of Turkey is the Turkish Lira (officially abbreviated TL) made up of 100 Kurus. Notes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Liras and coins 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Kurus. 1 US Dollar is equivalent to approximately 1.50 TL and 1 Euro is equivalent to approximately 2.20 TL. Major credit cards can be used for most purchases in Istanbul. Banking facilities will be available in Istanbul Congress Center and Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center. A branch of Ziraat Bank will function in Istanbul Congress Center during the conference. 42

43 Four automatic teller machines (ATM) will be placed in Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center and three in Istanbul Congress Center to enable the participants to withdraw and deposit money from and to their bank accounts. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at all ATMs. The illustrations of the notes and coins are here below: ( For banking facilities see floor plans; page 53, 58 ) 43

44 Conversion Chart 1cm 0.4 inches 1 m 3 feet, 3 inches 1km 0.6 miles 1 gr 0.04 ounces 1kg 2.2 pounds, 35.2 ons 1 lt 1.8 pints, 0.26 galon Size and Measures Turkey uses continental European sizes for clothes and shoes. Food and drinks are sold in metric measures. Drinking Water Participants are recommended to drink bottled water instead of tap water. Newspapers and Magazines Foreign newspapers and magazines can be obtained throughout the city, especially in the bookstores around Taksim square which is near the Congress Valley. Lost and Found For your lost items please contact the Lost & Found desk. ( See floor plans; page 53 ) 44

45 Places of Worship Private prayer rooms will be made available in the Istanbul Congress Center. Churches, Synagogues and Mosques near the Congress Valley: 1 -Şişli Mosque Adress: Şişli Merkez Camii, Şişli 2- Teşvikiye Mosque Adress: Ahmet Fetgari Sok Teşvikiye 3- Aya Triada Orthodox Church Address: Meşelik Sok. 11 /1 Taksim 4- St. Antoine Catholic Church Address: İstiklal Cad. Galatasaray/ Beyoğlu 5- Neve Şalom Synagogue Adress: Bereketzade / Beyoğlu *Synagogue visits are only possible upon prior appointment. Congress Valley 45

46 SIGHTSEEING 4 th United Nations Conference on The Least Developed Countries Thanks to its geographical location, Turkey has always been a land enriched by various cultures for centuries. In this destiny, the Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Mecodonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans share their role and give birth to the historic, artistic and cultural treasures of Turkey. With its dynamic population of 74 million (2010) with an average age of 28, Turkey has become the 16 th largest economy in the world. Turkey offers majestic mountains ideal for climbers, hikers and skiers; a coastline of 8 thousand km laced with picturesque bays and beaches and one of the world s healthiest cuisines. Detailed information about tours is available at Tour Desks which are located in Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center and Istanbul Congress Center. Topkapı Palace Topkapı has been the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15 th to the 19 th century. Apart from the priceless treasury, a distinguished collection of chinese porcelains, holy relics, Sultan s costumes and imperial weaponary are exhibited in different sections of the palace. Hours: Open daily from 9:00 to 7:00 p.m. except on Tuesdays Address: Topkapı Palace Sultanahmet, Eminönü 46

47 Dolmabahçe Palace Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı), was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecit in Dolmabahçe, Istanbul s first European-style palace is an opulent one, excessive in size and filled with gold and crystal. The Palace has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world. The world s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier is at the center hall. Hours: Open daily between 9:00-4:00 p.m. except Mondays & Thursdays Address: Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş Beylerbeyi Palace Beylerbeyi was initially the residence of the Ottoman Governor in charge of Anatolia. It has a great view of the Bosphorus and its European shores, and exquisite grounds with terraced gardens. Hours: Open daily between 9:00-5:00 p.m. except Mondays & Thursdays Address: Abdullahağa Caddesi Beylerbeyi-Üsküdar The Golden Horn The Golden Horn is a horn-shaped fjord on the European side of Istanbul. It is a natural harbor where Byzantine and Ottoman fleet and commercial ships were anchored. Today, it s surrounded by parks and promenades with ancient sites around it. Some of these ancient sites such as Pierre Loti, Balat, Feshane, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Sultanahmet, Galata Tower are located in the Golden Horn. 47

48 Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) The Blue Mosque which takes its name from the mainly blue Iznik tilework decorating its interior was built by Sultan Ahmet I between in the square carrying his name in Istanbul. With its six minarets and a great cascade of domes, the Blue Mosque is the masterwork of Ottoman architect Sedefkâr Mehmet Ağa. Hours: Open daily from 8:30 am. to 6:15 pm. Except for pray hours Address: Sultanahmet Cami, Eminönü, Haghia Sophia (Aya Sofya) Museum Hagia Sophia built by Justinian between AD, is among the world s greatest architectural achievements. More than 1400 years old, it stands as a testament to the sophistication of the 6 th century Byzantine capital. Hagia Sophia, converted to a mosque in mid-15 th century, is a museum today in which you can admire both Christian and Islamic art. Hours: Open daily between 09:30-16:30 except Mondays. Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı Ortaköy Ortaköy, formerly a small village, is today a nice neighbourhood at the foot of the Bosphorus Bridge. Its thriving bars and cafés help the district become one of the lively centers of Istanbul s night life especially in summer. Mecidiye Mosque, built in 1855 and located on the water front is the most impressive landmark in Ortaköy. 48

49 Archaeological museum This complex was built by the end of 19 th century by the architect Vallaury thanks to great efforts of famous Turkish painter Osman Hamdi Bey. The Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, Sarcophagus of Mourning Ladies and various objects found in the Sidon excavation are among its most interesting pieces. Hours: Open daily between 09:30 a.m. - 04:30 p.m. except Mondays. Address: Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu, Gülhane, Eminönü. Military Museum The Military Museum, one of the leading museums of its kind is located in Harbiye within the Congress Valley. It was the site of the Ottoman Imperial Military Academy during the last period of the empire. The world s oldest military band the Mehteran gives concerts of traditional marching music at 3 pm and at 4 pm. Hours: Open daily between 09:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. except Mondays and Tuesdays Address: Askeri Müze ve Kültür Sitesi Komutanlığı, Valikonağı Caddesi Harbiye Şişli Basilica Cistern The largest and most magnificent covered cistern in the city, the Basilica Cistern was built during the reign of Justinian ( ) to supply water to the palaces in the vicinity. Its 336 columns are arranged in 12 rows of 28 each. The cistern measures 140 by 70 meter with its capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water which was supplied from Belgrade Forest, 20 km to the north of Istanbul. Hours: Monday - Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 49

50 Istanbul in May The Istanbul Tulip Festival started in April 2011, which offers glimpses of the legacy of Istanbul as the birthplace of tulip The Hıdrellez Festival is a modern expression of an age-old Anatolian celebration of spring (First week of May) For those who wish to stay longer in Turkey, variety of excursions are available The Formula 1 Istanbul Grand Prix ( 6-8 May) The 20 Turkish Artist of 20 th Century at Santral Istanbul ( 11 March to 19 June) Paradise Lost at Istanbul Modern (25 March to 24 July) Film Festival organized on the occasion of the UN LDC - IV The Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) Address: Kalpakçılar Cad. Sorguçlu Han. No: 22 Kapalıçarşı Beyazıt- Istanbul Phone: 0 (212) Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) Address: Rüstem Paşa Mah. Eminönü Phone: 0 (212)

51 Floor plans 4 th United Nations Conference on The Least Developed Countries HARBİYE CULTURAL CENTER / ACCREDITATION CENTER 51

52 HARBİYE CULTURAL CENTER / 1 ST FLOOR 52

53 LÜTFİ KIRDAR CONVENTION CENTER / GROUND FLOOR POLICE POLICE 53

54 LÜTFİ KIRDAR CONVENTION CENTER / 1 ST FLOOR 54

55 LÜTFİ KIRDAR CONVENTION CENTER / MEZZANINE 55

56 POLICE LÜTFİ KIRDAR CONVENTION CENTER / RUMELİ RUMELİ 56

57 LÜTFİ KIRDAR CONVENTION CENTER / -1 FLOOR 57

58 ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER / B0 FLOOR 58

59 ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER / B1 FLOOR 59

60 ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER / B2 FLOOR 60

61 ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER / B3 FLOOR 61

62 ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER / B5 FLOOR 62

63 63

64 64