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LOGISITCAL NOTE FOR
PARTICIPANTS
June 7-9, 2016 Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1
I. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 2
Tegucigalpa...................................................................................................................................... 2
National Currency............................................................................................................................ 3
Weather .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Airport ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Immigration requirements .............................................................................................................. 4
II. CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................................... 4
III. DETAILS ON THE REGIONAL WORKSHOP ........................................................................................ 5
Dress code ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Language during the workshop ....................................................................................................... 5
Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 5
Participant information form .......................................................................................................... 5
Recommended literature ................................................................................................................ 6
Official Hotel .................................................................................................................................... 6
Cocktails .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Security ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Annex 1: General Agenda ............................................................................................................................ 9
Annex 2: Field visit Agenda ....................................................................................................................... 11
Annex 3: Participant information sheet .................................................................................................... 12
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INTRODUCTION
This logistical note is provided by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) for participants to the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Workshop for enhancing knowledge on the Adaptation Fund Project Development Process and Project Full Cycle, which will be held in Tegucigalpa, Republic of Honduras, from June 7th to 9th, 2016. The workshop will take place at Real Intercontinental Hotel, located at Ave. Roble S/N, Frente A Mall Multiplaza, PO Box 2122: Tegucigalpa, 2122, Honduras. For further information, please contact Ms. María Venegas ([email protected] or by phone: (504) 2240-2264 Ext.1914) or Ms. Mercy Ortiz ([email protected] or by phone (504) 22402264 Ext. 1902).
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Honduras is a country in the American continent, located in the central-northern part of Central America. Its official name is Republic of Honduras and its capital city is Distrito Central (Central District), which is composed of two cities: Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela In Honduras total population exceeds 8.7 million inhabitants. Honduran population mostly depend on agricultural and farming activities. Other activities carried out in the country are trade, manufacturing activities, finance, public services, etc. Honduras is a multiethnic country. There are four main ethnic branches: white or mestizo (the majority of population), indigenous populations (lencas, misquitos, tolupanes, chortis, pech, tawahkas), Garifuna and English-speaking creole. Honduras has many attractive places for adventure travelers. From excursions into the jungle and submarine trips, to ancient Mayan archeological sites and indigenous communities. In the country there are 40 protected zones, 20 national natural parks and two locations listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites: Copan and the Platano river biosphere. Islas de la Bahia (Bay Islands) receive more than 50% of total tourists that visit Honduras. In the islands there are world class hotels and cuisine. To a lesser extent, other touristic cities are Copan Ruinas, Tela, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, Yojoa Lake and La Ceiba. Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa, officially “Municipio del Distrito Central” (Central District), abbreviated as “Tegucigalpa, M. D. C.”, commonly known as “Tegus”, is the capital city and seat of government of the Republic of Honduras. Tegucigalpa is characterized by its interesting and diverse cultural content. The city has a great cultural value that has attracted many people in the last decades. A beautiful style, colonial and modern at the same time, turns Tegucigalpa into a special site. Tegucigalpa is the political and administrative center of the country. There are 23 embassies and 16 consulates representing 39 countries around the world at a diplomatic and consular level. Most of public agencies and state-owned enterprises are located in Tegucigalpa, such as ENEE (Electric Energy National Enterprise) and Hondutel, respectively the national energy company and the national telecommunication company. Furthermore, Tegucigalpa is home to the national football soccer team, and the main Campus and Rectory of UNAH (National Autonomous University of Honduras), the highest house of studies in Honduras.
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National Currency National currency is Lempira. Local and international banking services are available both in State entities and private institutions. Banks usually open non-stop from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The most accepted credit cards are: Visa, Master Card, American Express and Dinners Club. Small businesses, especially in the rural areas, only accept cash in local currency. If you need cash in local currency, Real Intercontinental Hotel provides currency change to its guests ($100.00 is the maximum that can be changed per day). In Honduras only American dollars can be exchanged for Lempiras. Participants will not be able to exchange any other currency. Weather Honduras is located on a tropical position, 15 to 16 degrees north of the equator. There are only two seasons: dry season and rainy season. Rainy season lasts from May to July. In August, the rains stop and they generally resume from September to November. Dry season is from November to April or May. High temperatures average in the country is 32°C (90 F), and low temperatures average is 20°C (68 F). During the workshop, temperatures will oscillate around 30°C. Airport Toncontin International Airport serves the city of Tegucigalpa. It is one of the main airports in Honduras, located in the southern area of the city, 6 km southwest of the center of the Tegucigalpa. The first BRISTOL airplane arrived in the city more than eighty years ago, at Toncontin International Airport, which is still the airport of the capital. International companies such as American Airlines, Avianca, Delta, United, Continental, Copa and national enterprises such as Isleña, CM Airlines, Sosa Airlines and Central American Airways transport thousands of passengers and tons of cargo every day.
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Immigration requirements All citizens willing to enter the country should present the following documents:
Passport: 6 month validity at least
Airline ticket: you should present a return travel or transit ticket If a visa or health certificate is needed in order to enter Honduras, please get in touch with the Honduran embassy or consulate in the different participant countries. Please take note to obtain all the immigration details as many South American countries require to show a proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
II. CONTACTS
CABEI has designated contacts in order to better coordinate logistical aspects in Honduras.
Mercy Ortiz International Relations Office Phone number: (504) 2240-2264 Email: [email protected]
Randall Hooker International Relations Office Phone number: (504) 2240-2264 ext. 1918 Email: [email protected]
Maria José Venegas International Relations Office Phone number: (504) 2240-2264 ext. 1914 Email: [email protected]
Alba Lagos International Relations Office Phone number: (504) 2240-2264 ext. 1913 Email: [email protected]
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III. DETAILS ON THE REGIONAL WORKSHOP The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Workshop for enhancing knowledge on the Adaptation Fund Project Development Process and Project Full Cycle will be held on Real InterContinental Hotel, located in the financial and business district, in front of the most exclusive shopping mall of Tegucigalpa, which has more than 150 shops. Dress code Formal dress is recommended during the regional workshop. During the field visit to a project financed by the Adaptation Fund (the third day of the workshop) we recommend casual clothing, comfortable shoes and sunblock. Language during the workshop The official language of the workshop will be Spanish, but many presentations and interventions will be in English for which simultaneous translation will be available in both languages. Transportation CABEI will provide transportation from Toncontin International Airport to Real Intercontinental Hotel to participants of the workshop. Transportation will be organized according to the airplane ticket information specified by the participants. Transportation service will be waiting for the participants at the exit of the airport. It will be identified by a label showing the logos of CABEI and Adaptation Fund. Similarly, transportation from the hotel to the airport will be provided at the end of the workshop. Participant information form
We request that each participant please fill out and send to Ms. Maria Jose Venegas, Email: [email protected] the participant information form found in Annex 3 of this Logistical Note which will help in producing a final report with the main conclusions of the Workshop. We request to please send this form before June 6th.
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Recommended literature We recommend all participants to please read the literature found in the links below, related to the AF Project Cycle: https://www.adaptation-fund.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/AdaptationFund-GraphicStandards.pdf https://www.adaptation-fund.org/news-and-events/af-logo-and-outreach-materials/
Official Hotel
Real Intercontinental Hotel CABEI and the Adaptation Fund cover the costs of accommodation and dinner of the GRULAC country representatives assisting to the workshop. A maximum amount of US$16.00 per person per dinner has been approved. This condition applies for dinners only for Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th of June, considering that on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th we will be offering cocktails that include diverse cocktail snacks. Any additional expense incurred by the participants will be paid individually by each participant. For those participants from international organizations and multilateral development banks whom cover their own expenses, Real Hotel Intercontinental is providing a special rate for all participants to the workshop. In Real Continental Hotel all guests can taste the best gastronomy of the city at Nau Sushi Lounge restaurant, enjoy exquisite meat cuts at the Factory Steak and Lobster or savor the best pizzas at The Market. For additional information concerning the hotel, please contact: Marvin Zeron +504 2290-2700 [email protected] Website: www.intercontinental.com
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Cocktails The Central American for Economic Integration Bank is pleased to invite all participants of the regional workshop to the cocktails offered by the host institutions: Cocktails will take place:
1. Tuesday, June 7th Welcome cocktail in the pool area of Intercontinental Hotel Dress code: Semi Formal
2. Thursday, June 9th
Folkloric presentation and closing cocktail at CABEI headquarters Dress code: Formal
Security CABEI will take preventive measures in order to ensure the security of delegations since their arrival until their departure. As a consequence a strict observance of the established rules is needed, especially concerning personal identification system of official delegations and other participants. Non-accredited persons will not be admitted where events take place
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ANNEXES
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Annex 1: General Agenda
Tuesday June, 7th, 2016
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Arrival and Registration CABEI
Welcome and Introduction
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and opening remarks
Ms. Marcia Levaggi, AFB secretariat Manager Dr. Nick Rischbieth, Executive President of CABEI Ing. José Antonio Galdames, Minister for Natural Resources and Environment in Honduras
9:30 – 9:35 Workshop objectives, approach and overview Facilitator
9:35 – 10:00 Introductions from participants Facilitator
Overview of the Adaptation Fund and review of UNFCCC Financial Mechanisms
10:00 – 10:30 Adaptation Fund status update Daouda Ndiaye
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30 AF readiness programme: pre-accreditation and project development support Farayi Madziwa
The Accreditation and Re-accreditation Process of the Adaptation Fund
11:30 – 12:00 Accreditation and re-accreditation: The process and the criteria Angela Palacio and Young Hee Lee
12:00 – 13:00 Accreditation experience from AF Implementing Entities (Stationary presentations / group presentations)
Implementing Entity representatives
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Mainstreaming Gender, Environmental and Social considerations into AF Projects and Programmes
14:00 – 14:30 AF Gender Policy Dirk Lamberts
14:30 – 15:10 Implementing the AF’s Environmental and Social Policy in projects and programmes
Dirk Lamberts
15:10 – 15:45 Dialogue and open discussion on the AF’s environmental and social policy and Gender
Facilitator
15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break
Adaptation Fund Project / Programme Review Cycle and Process
16:00 – 16:30 Overview of the AF project/programme cycle - Review and approval process including timeframes
Daouda Ndiaye
16:30 – 17:00 Dialogue and open discussion
17:00 – 17:10 Closing remarks day 1 Facilitator
17:10 – 18:10 AFB secretariat clinic sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with AFB secretariat staff, and with the accreditation and the environmental and social safeguards experts.
19:00 Welcome Cocktail at Intercontinental Hotel Poolside
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Wednesday June, 8th, 2016
DAY 2
9:00 – 9:10 Day 1 recap and outlook for day 2 Facilitator
Adaptation Fund Project/Programme Review Cycle and Process continued……..
9:10 – 10:00 Experience from AF Implementing Entities (Stationary presentations / group presentations)
Implementing Entity representatives
10:00 – 10:30 Dialogue and discussion Facilitator
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
Drawing Lessons from Implementing Entities – Project design and implementation
10:45 – 12:00 Navigating the AF Proposal template Daouda Ndiaye
12:00 – 12:30 Dialogue and open discussion Facilitator
Interactive Exercise on AF Project/Programme Design and Development
12:30 – 13:00 Interactive exercise – completing the AF project/programme proposal template Facilitator
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Interactive exercise – completing the AF project/programme proposal template continued…………
Facilitator
15:00 – 16:00 Open dialogue on challenges faced by project proponents Facilitator
16:00 – 16:15 Coffee Break and End of Day 2
16:15 – 17:30 AFB secretariat clinic sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with AFB secretariat staff, and with the accreditation and the environmental and social safeguards experts.
Adaptation Priorities and Funding Needs and Opportunities in GRULAC
Thursday June 9th, 2016
DAY 3
9:00 – 9:10 Day 2 recap and outlook for day 3 Facilitator
Adaptation Priorities and Funding Needs and Opportunities in GRULAC
9:10 – 10:00 Panel discussion: Adaptation Priorities and Needs in the GRULAC region UNDP MiAmbiente UNEP FAO Q&A: Dialogue and discussion
Facilitator
10:00 – 11:00 Panel discussion: Experience in Funding Adaptation Projects and opportunities in the GRULAC region
Q&A: Dialogue and discussion
Facilitator
11:00 – 11:30 Workshop wrap up, take away and closing remarks: AF, CABEI and MiAmbiente
11:30 Depart to field visit: AF funded project in Honduras
13:00 – 14:00 Field Lunch
16:00 Depart back to Tegucigalpa
18:00 Cultural Show and Farewell Cocktail at CABEI Headquarters
● CABEI
● CAF ● CIF
● IDB ● CDB
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Annex 2: Field visit Agenda
Contact and technical AF facilitator: Milton Eduardo Domínguez Suazo (504) 9740-3409 and 9464-4177
Places to visit: Ojojona (municipal capital) and Surcos de Caña community in the same municipality, located 25 km from Ojojona.
Date: June, 9th, 2016
Participants:
Participants to the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Workshop for enhancing knowledge on the Adaptation Fund Project Development Process and Project Full Cycle
Members of the local government of Ojojona
Beneficiaries of the AF Project
Technical team of Adaptation fund Project in Honduras
Technical team of the Water Basins department at SANAA (Aqueduct and Sewer National Autonomous Service)
Objectives of the visit:
To have a first-hand knowledge of the implementation experiences of the Adaptation Fund Project in Honduras.
To exchange implementation experiences between beneficiaries, authorities, AF members and regional workshop participants
Time Activity Person in charge
11:30- 12:30 Transfer from Tegucigalpa to Ojojona (Municipality)
CABEI logistics
12:30- 12:35 Welcome remarks Ojojona Municipal Mayor
12:35- 12:45 Participants presentation All the participants (moderator)
12:45-12:47 Presentation of the objectives of the visit Moderator
12:47- 12:50 Brief introduction to the Central Forest Corridor Ojojona Municipal Mayor
12:50- 13:05 General Presentation of the Adaptation Fund Project results in Honduras
AF project coordinator in Honduras; Ms. Sonia Suazo.
13:05-13:10 Questions and answers All the participants (moderator)
13:10- 13:35 Transfer to Surcos de Caña community CABEI logistics
13:35- 14:00 Visit of the Quiscamote Micro-basin (includes a brief description of the visit)
Community leader of the Water Board in Surcos de Caña
14:00- 14:30 Visit of the drip irrigation system demonstration plot (includes a brief description of the visit)
Beneficiary farmer of the project
14:30- 14:35 Closing remarks Ojojona Municipal Mayor
14:35- 15:00 Transfer to the center of Ojojona CABEI logistics
15:00- 15:30 Brief visit of the historic center of Ojojona Ojojona Municipality
15:30- 16:00 Transfer to Tegucigalpa CABEI logistics
FIELD VISIT AGENDA TO
“Facing Climate Risks in Water Resources in Honduras:
developing resilience and reducing vulnerabilities in
impoverished urban areas”
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Annex 3: Participant information sheet
INFORMATION SHEET
1. Full name: 2. Organization: 3. Position within the organization: 4. Country: 5. E-mail: 6. Category of organization:
Implementing Entity (IE): National Regional Multilateral
AF Project Executor Focal Point UNFCCC Other
7. Brief summary of your experience according to the category of your organization: 8. Constraining factors: 9. Beneficial factors: 10. Conclusions and recommendations: