LocationsRBA Cluster Meeting 2023
September 13, 2023
Event Details
20 - 23 November 2023
Windhoek, Namibia
UNDP Namibia welcomes you to the 2023 RBA Cluster Meeting.
The sessions will be in-person in Windhoek, Namibia from 20th to 24th of November 2023. The expected dates of arrival are 18-19 November 2023.
Please find below general information on the meeting arrangements that may be helpful in planning your travel to Windhoek, Namibia for your participation.
For additional information, please reach out to UNDP Namibia contact persons:
Megan Van Turah - Operations Manager (megan.vanturah@undp.org) +264 81 141 2176
Yrika Maritz - Head of Experimentation Accelerator Lab (yrika.maritz@undp.org) +264 81 316 8548
Christian Shingiro - DRR (christian.shingiro@undp.org ) +264 81 127 65 94
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Travel, Venue & Accommodation
Holders of a UNLP with a validity of 6 months on date of entry into Namibia do not require a visa. Participants travelling with national passports will receive a Courtesy Visa on arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport regardless of their nationality. UNDP Namibia will provide these participants an invitation letter and an official letter issued by the Government of Namibia to facilitate Visa on arrival. Participants may kindly upload a copy of their passport on the registration form to facilitate the process.
Travel to Windhoek, Namibia for the RBA Cluster and departure from the RBA Cluster will be on 19 November and departure expected on 24 November 2023.
The venue (hotel) of the meeting will provide a meet and greet service at the Hosea Kutako International Airport at normal arrival areas where a dedicated Meeting protocol desk labelled with the RBA Cluster banner will be clearly visible. Participants will be required to travel with all hard copy documents for the RBA Cluster including the note verbale from UNDP, the draft programme, and the concept note to present at the immigration desk upon arrival. The shuttle services provided by the hotel will be available to transfer you to where you have confirmed you will be staying.
To facilitate transport to and from the airport, participants should submit their itinerary through the registration form.
For security reasons, participants attending in person will be required to show a valid Meeting Tag/badge with their names to gain access to the meeting rooms.
Tags/badges, which must be worn at all times, will be issued at the registration desk. The loss of a Tag/badge should be reported immediately to the registration counter.
The working language of the conference is English.
The UNDP Namibia CO has arranged for a block booking at the Hilton and Avani hotels. Participants are not required to book their rooms directly with the two hotels.
About Namibia
Namibia is one of the largest and driest countries in the world with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. In general Namibia’s climate can be described as hot and dry, substantial fluctuations during the seasons or even within one day are typical.
The weather in Windhoek in November will be hot. Temperatures will range between 18°C and 36°C. Usually, the days in November are hot while the nights are a bit cooler. You can expect a few rainy days during your stay.
You may bring along a hat and sunscreen just in case you will take a walk in the sun.
The official currency is the Namibian Dollar (NAD). The South African Rand is widely accepted at a rate of 1:1. You can use (Visa/Mastercard) credit/debit cards in major shopping centres. ATMs are available in cities, but not always in remote areas.
As of September 2023, the foreign exchange rates stand at:
1 USD = NAD 18.4
1 EUR = NAD 19.48
1 GBP = NAD 22.70
1 CFA Franc = NAD 0.031
Currency exchange is only available at the commercial banks and Bureau de Change companies. However, the ATMs at Hosea Kutako International Airport dispense South African Rands.
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English is the sole official language in Namibia, while Oshiwambo is the most common language spoken. Afrikaans is also a widely understood national language.
All personal calls should be made from your hotel room or your mobile phone at your own expense. A WIFI connection will be available during the meeting. In accordance with UNDP’s Greening initiatives, printing will only be done in exceptional circumstances.
Mobile phone operators: MTC Namibia and Telecom Namibia
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In Namibia, the standard voltage is 220 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Namibia, if the standard voltage in your country is between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). Image of the socket type is shown below:
Travel adapters are available in local shops and cost approximately N$150, however, you are encouraged to bring one along.
Namibia observes time zone GMT + 2
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Special Offers for UNDP delegates.
Below are the links to Gondwana’s packages on offer exclusively for UNDP delegates.
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