INFORMATION NEWSLETTER

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Av. 8 de Octubre 2904, Montevideo (11600), URUGUAY

CD/doc. 04/10 (July 27, 2010)

85th REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIRECTING COUNCIL OF THE IIN

23 and 24 September 2010

Panama City, Republic of Panama

INFORMATION NEWSLETTER

Delegations may obtain the documents at: www.iin.oea.org

Date and Venue

The 85th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the Inter-American Children’s Institute (IIN) will be held on 23 and 24 September 2010 in Panama City, thanks to the generous offer of the Government of the Republic of Panama to host this event through the National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat, of the Ministry of Social Development.

Coordinación General

Panama Inter American Children’s Institute (IIN)

Ms. Gloria Lozano de Díaz Ms. María de los Dolores Aguilar Marmolejo

Director General Director General

National Childhood, Adolescence and Inter American Children’s Institute Family Secretariat (SENNIAF) Organization of American States (OAS) Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) Montevideo, Uruguay

Alternate Delegate of Panama to the IIN’s Directing Council

Organization and Information

Panama Inter American Children’s Institute (IIN)

National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat

Mr. Giancarlo Rodríguez V. Ms. Sylvia Gagliardi International Technical Cooperation IIN Direction General Office Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Edif. Plaza Edison, Piso 2 Av. 8 de Octubre 2904 Tel: (507) 500-5847 (Direction General) Montevideo, Uruguay

Cel.: (507) 6401-9991 Tel: (598-2) 487-2150 int. 113 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (598-2) 487-3242

E-mail: [email protected] Organización y Producción Internacional S.A. (OPISA):1

Ms. Elena Igram de Caparó

E-mail:[email protected]; [email protected] Tel/Fax: (507) 226-6552 / 6612-7198 (mobile)

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Venue

Panama Marriott Hotel

Calle 52 y Ricardo Arias. Area Bancaria Panama City, Republic of Panama Phone: 507-210-9100

Fax: 507-210-9200

www.espanol.marriott.com/ptypa

Registration

Participants should send their Registration Form (Appendix A) to the Meeting Secretariat at the IIN’s Office, addressed to:

Ms. Sylvia Gagliardi

E-mail:[email protected], with copy to: [email protected] Fax: (598-2) 487-3242

Participants may register from 07.30 AM to 08.45 AM on Thursday, 23 September, at the booth installed in the lobby of the “Campo Alegre” Room at the Marriott Hotel.

General information about Panama

Location: The s-shaped Isthmus of Panama, 78.046 km2 in size, is situated at the centre of

the American continent, between the Republic of Colombia to the east and the Republic of Costa Rica to the west. To the north lies the Atlantic Ocean and to the south, the Pacific.

Local time: Eastern Standard Time GMT-5.

Population: 3.5 million; 40% of whom inhabit Panama City.

Languages: Spanish is the official language; however many people speak or understand

English.

Religion: Most of the population is Roman Catholic, but there is freedom of worship and

there are places of worship representing most religions.

Climate: Tropical, with temperatures ranging between 80º to 90º Fahrenheit (29º to 31º C).

There are only two seasons: the dry season from December to April, and the rainy season from May to November, with an average humidity of 70%. It rains frequently during August, so participants are reminded to carry an umbrella whenever they leave the hotel.

Currency: The currency is the balboa and it is on a par with the US dollar; both currencies

circulate freely in the country.

Electricity: 110 volts

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Entry and departure requirements

TYPE OF VISA DEFINITION

Visa

This is the authorization granted to a foreigner to enter the country as a non-resident for a certain period of time. It is applied for in advance by persons from countries whose citizens require the authorization of the National Migrations Service to enter Panama, for reasons of migratory policy. Prospective travellers should apply for this authorization at the Consulate of Panama in their respective countries; or through a lawyer residing in Panama. All of the conditions of issue stipulated by Migrations must be fulfilled. If the visa is granted, the Consulate of Panama in the country where the visa was requested will be notified so that the visa may be stamped in the traveller’s passport and the passport-holder may travel to Panama. The foreign visitor must indicate whether a tourist visa is required (in which case a period of time must be specified), or state whether he or she has the intention of residing in Panama. Migrations will then decide whether or not to issue a visa and for what length of time the applicant will be authorized to remain in Panama.

Tourist Card

Citizens from countries authorized to enter Panama with a tourist card do not require a visa. They merely need to acquire a tourist card from the airline, at a cost of PAB 5.00, fill in the information required and present it, together with their passport, upon entry to Panama. This is why the migratory categorization established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is important. If a person comes from a country whose citizens are authorized to enter Panama with either a stamped visa or a tourist card, the visitor then has two options. To apply for a visa at the Panamanian Consulate and arrive in Panama with a visa stamped in his or her passport, or to buy a tourist card from the airline upon arrival. If a person comes from a country classified as visa only, he or she must apply for a visa at the Panamanian Consulate before travelling. Other entry conditions must be fulfilled in every case (financial solvency, a passport with a minimum validity of six months and a return passage).

Reciprocal

Agreements to Waive Visa Requirements

Countries in this category have entered into agreement with Panama by virtue of which the visa requirement is reciprocally waived.

Visa Exemption Nationals from countries in this category do not require a visa because the State of Panama has determined, unilaterally, to exempt them from this requirement.

For information on visa requirement for the Member States, please see Appendix C. General information on the Countries that need visa, is also available on the Web page:

http://www.panamatramita.gob.pa/guiaGob_sec.php?idSec=3&tipoCont=3&extra=1

Likewise, you will find information regarding the location of the Consulate of Panama in your country here:http://www.panamatramita.gob.pa/guiaGob_sec.php?idSec=3&tipoCont=4&extra=1

Please write to the following e-mail addresses for any further information you may need: [email protected] and [email protected]

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Lodging

Participants will be able to book a room at the hotel of their preference and shall pay directly.

We kindly request to book trough the Hotel Registration Form (Appendix B) that is enclosed for your convenience. Please note that the Hotel Registration Form should be addressed to Mr. Pascual Calvosa from PCM REPS SA. COM agency, with copy to OPISA, to the attention of Mrs. Esther de Martín (e-mail addresses in the chart).

We thank you to forward a copy of the hotel booking to the IIN Direction General Office (e-mail [email protected] and [email protected]) to acknowledge the hotels were attending delegations will be housed.

Hotel Rates Bookings

Single Room Double Room

PANAMA MARRIOT (Venue)

Calle 52 y Ricardo Arias

STANDARD $ 140.00 + 10% (per night) Includes buffet breakfast in the Marriott Café Restaurant. STANDARD $ 150.00 + 10% (per night)

Includes buffet breakfast in the Marriott Café Restaurant.

Complete registration form (Appendix B) and send it trough PCM REPS SA, COM: Pascual Calvosa

[email protected]

(507) 264-5753 Please copy to

Organización y Producción Internacional S.A.

Contact: Esther de Martin Tel/Fax: (507) 226-6552 E-mail: [email protected]

Validity of rates: up to the date of the meeting. The hotel will block some rooms until August 21, 2010. Therefore, please send your reservation as early as possible.

Other suggested Hotels

Hotel Rates Bookings

Complete registration form (Appendix B) and send it trough PCM REPS SA, COM:

Pascual Calvosa

[email protected]

(507) 264-5753 Please copy to

Organización y Producción Internacional S.A. Contact: Esther de Martin

Tel/Fax: (507) 226-6552 E-mail: [email protected] Single Room Double Room

RIANDE CONTINENTAL Vía España & Calle Ricardo Arias

Extra night USD 505.00

USD 165.00

USD 283.00 USD 92.00

EL PANAMA

Vía España 111, Calle Eusebio A. Morales

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Includes: 03Lodging nights with taxes and breakfast.

Not included: Tips to porters and maid service.

Rates: Per person. With regard to double rooms rates (two persons sharing one room),

each person must pay the sum mentioned above. Distance

to Marriott Hotel: Both hotels are very close to Marriott Hotel, and participants may walk to the venue of the meeting.

Meals

As host Country, Panama will provide coffee breaks and lunches during the days of the meeting (September 23 and 24) as well as a welcome dinner at the Miraflores Restaurant at the Panama Channel, with a tour through the special exhibition and show and one farewell dinner at the Tinajas Typical Restaurant (includes show).

Local transport

The National Childhood, Adolescence and Family Secretariat will cover the transportation airport – hotel – airport and the transfers to the social events, in this last case, departing and arriving to the Marriott Hotel.

Dress

Executive dress is recommended for the sessions as all of the venues are air-conditioned.

Security

As in any cosmopolitan city, there are dangers which may be avoided if prudent precautions are taken and participants are urged to abide by the following recommendations:

1. Look after your personal effects. Any valuable objects (money, jewels, documents, etc.), should be left in the hotel’s safe deposit box.

2. Do not leave the hotel alone and do not carry any visible valuable objects.

3. If taking a taxi, ask for information regarding reliable companies at the hotel reception desk. It is not advisable to take any car available.

4. If using a laptop, camera, video camera or any other equipment during meetings, keep them by you at all times. Do not leave equipment on your seat or entrust it to third parties.

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Specialized Organization of the OAS

Information Newsletter for the 85th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN 23 and 24 September 2010

Panama City, Republic of Panama Anexo A / Appendix A

FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION / REGISTRATION FORM

Agradecemos completar y entregar esta hoja de inscripción a la Secretaría de la Reunión ([email protected]; [email protected]) a la brevedad posible, a fin de ser incluido en la Lista de Participantes. / Please complete this registration form and return to the Secretariat ([email protected]; [email protected]) at your earliest convenience, in order to have your name included on the Participant list.

POR FAVOR ESCRIBA CON LETRA DE IMPRENTA / PLEASE PRINT Nombre

Name

País/Organización Country/Organization

Calidad en que participa (marcar una opción): Representante Representante Alterno Participant Category (choose one): Delegate Alternate Delegate

Integrante Delegación Observador Delegation Member Observer

Cargo Oficial/ProfesiónOficial Official Title/Official Profession Dirección Oficial

Address (Official)

Tel.(Oficina) (_ _) Fax:( ) E-Mail: @ Phone (Office)

Dirección y teléfono (Particular) Address and telephone (Home) Viaja acompañado por

Accompanied by:

Hotel/Dirección local Habitación Nº Teléfono Hotel/Local address Room Nº Telephone

Fecha de Llegada Hora A.M./P.M. Aerolínea y Nº de Vuelo Arrival Date Time Airline and Flight Nº

Fecha de Salida Hora A.M./P.M. Aerolínea y Nº de Vuelo Departure Date Time Airline and Flight Nº

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7 Information Newsletter for the 85th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN

23 and 24 September 2010 Panama City, Republic of Panama Anexo B / Appendix B

SOLICITUD DE RESERVA DE HOTEL / HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

Para realizar su reservación, por favor llenar el siguiente formulario y enviarlo a “PCM REPS SA, COM– Agencia Mayorista” a la dirección electrónica: [email protected] ó al fax: (507) 264-4959

Please complete this form and return to “PCM REPS SA, COM– Agencia Mayorista” By e-mail at: [email protected] or by fax at: (507) 264-4959

1. Nombre y Apellido: First and Last Name:

2. Dirección: Address:

3. Ciudad y País:

City, (Prov./State), code, Country

4. Teléfono: ( ) Fax: ( ) E-mail: @

Phone:

5. Hotel: simple doble otra Hotel: Single: Double: Other: 6. Nombre del acompañante:

Name of accompanying person:

7. Día de arribo: Aerolínea/Vuelo: Hora:

Arrival date: Airline/Flight: Time:

8. Día de partida: Aerolínea/Vuelo: Hora:

Departure date: Airline/Flight: Time: 9. Forma de pago/Payment:

Efectivo Cheque MasterCard Visa American Express

Cash Check MasterCard Visa American Express Nº de tarjeta Fecha Expira Código de seguridad:________ Credit Card Number Expiry. Date Security code:

Nombre del titular de la tarjeta: ______________ Cardholder’s name:

Firma/Signature Fecha/Date

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Information Newsletter for the 85th Regular Meeting of the Directing Council of the IIN 23 and 24 September 2010

Panama City, Republic of Panama Anexo C / Appendix C

Source:< http://www.panamatramita.gob.pa/guiaGob_sec.php?idSec=3&tipoCont=3&extra=1> [On line query: July 19, 2010]

PAIS REQUIRES VISA? VISA TYPE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

ARGENTINA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

WAIVE VISA REQUIREMENTS

BAHAMAS YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

BARBADOS YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

BELIZE YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

BOLIVIA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

BRASIL NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

CANADA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

CHILE NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

COLOMBIA NO TOURIST CARD/VISA EXEMPTION COSTA RICA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

DOMINICA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

ECUADOR YES VISA

EL SALVADOR NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO WAIVE VISA REQUIREMENTS

GRENADA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

GUATEMALA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

GUYANA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

HAITI YES VISA

JAMAICA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

MÉXICO YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

NICARAGUA NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

PARAGUAY NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO

PERÚ YES VISA

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA YES VISA

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

ST. LUCIA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES NO

SURINAME YES VISA

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO YES VISA/TOURIST CARD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA YES VISA/TOURIST CARD

URUGUAY NO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS TO