Practical Information
Trade and Development Symposium - 16th to 17th December 2011
The TDS will be held in conjunction with the Eighth WTO ministerial conference. (16 - 17 December 2011, Geneva)
Venue
The TDS will be located inside the official civil society track of the WTO ministerial conference.
Location: The Centre William Rappard, WTO
Room: W
The WTO is right across the street from the final stop ("Jardin Botanique") of bus no. 1, which leaves from the city centre (train station "Cornavin" and Place Bel-Air). From the airport, hop on bus no. 28 to the final stop ("Jardin Botanique"). Tickets can be bought at every bus stop (3 SFR or 2 Euros for one hour - exact change is needed). Please note that only NGOs that are accredited to the Eight Ministerial Conference will have access to the NGO Centre.
Transport From the WTO to the CICG (MC8)
Transport for accredited NGO representatives to MC8 will be provided between the CICG and the NGO Centre located at the WTO main building (Centre William Rappard) during the duration of the Ministerial Conference. Mini-buses will run from 15 to 17 December on an on-going basis. Only accredited NGO representatives will have access to the transport services that will be provided.
Badge Collection
Please bring with you a photo identification card as indicated in your on-line registration. The ministerial badge you will receive must be worn visibly at all times. Circulation in the WTO building and the CICG will be limited to indicated areas.
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact us:
Cecile de Gardelle Dialogue Coordinator
ICTSD Cellphone : +41 79 309 78 89
Email : cdegardelle [at] ictsd [dot] ch
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development
International Environment House
2 Chemin de Balexert 7
1219 Châtelaine - Geneva
Tel.: +41 22 / 917 84 92
Fax. +41 22 / 917 80 93
Email: info [at] ictsdsymposium [dot] org
We look forward to welcoming you to Geneva.
