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Regional Seminar for consultation on the Social Dimension of Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean Venue: Permanent Secretariat of SELA Torre Europa, 5th floor, Caracas, Bolivarian Republic Venezuela
Caracas, 16 and 17 July 2008
Background | Objectives | Documents Provisional Agenda | Sponsors | Date and Venue Hotels | Official Foreign Exchange Rate Languages | Transport | Migration Information Registration | Registration Form | Deadline | Contacts | Photo Gallery
Since 2006, SELA’s 26 States Members have authorized the Permanent Secretariat, during the Latin American Councils, to carry out projects and activities on social issues, with particular emphasis on the Social Dimension of Integration.
In compliance with the Work Programme, in August 2007, an analysis was conducted and a Regional Meeting was held on this important subject.
As part of the conclusions and recommendations (SP/RR-DSIALC/DT N° 3-07) SELA – along with other regional organizations and agencies – was called upon to promote debates and coordinate initiatives and proposals concerning social aspects for integration. Thus, in its capacity as a forum for consultation and coordination, SELA expects to deepen analyses and contribute to draft a social agenda reached by consensus at the regional level.
The actions required to deal with the issue of Social Dimension of the regional integration process should be of an inter-sectoral and inter-institutional nature. They should pursue gradual social inclusion and equity in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The conclusions and recommendations stemming from this Regional Seminar for Consultation with social organizations and consulting entities of subregional integration schemes, supported by international organizations specialized in health, education, housing and employment will be submitted for consideration of the upcoming Regional Meeting on Social Dimension of Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean, scheduled to be held on 18 July 2008, with the participation of SELA’s Member States. The Regional Meeting is also foreseen in the Programme Work for the year 2008.
According to Project I.2 of its Work Programme, “Social Dimension of integration in Latin America and the Caribbean”, the Permanent Secretariat should conduct an analytical study proposing some viable initiatives to deal with the issue of social dimension of integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose is to make strides towards a possible regional agenda, reached by consensus, on this subject, particularly in the areas of health, education, housing and employment.
The Permanent Secretariat of SELA will publish the base document that will be distributed among participants at: http://www.sela.org/sela/dimension_social_e.asp.
International and the subregional schemes, as well as social organizations can also make written contributions to enrich the debates during the Seminar.
Users will be able to access all the materials and documents related to the Regional Seminar, as well as its conclusions at SELA’s Web site.
The Permanent Secretariat of SELA will prepare a final report with the conclusions and recommendations stemming from the seminar, which be subsequently used as input for the Regional Meeting with the 26 States Members, scheduled to be held as follows, on 18 July 2008.
Documentation
Conclusions and Recommendations of the Regional Seminar for Consultation on the Social Dimension of Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean
SP/SRC-DSIALC/CR-08 Base Document Social dimension of integration: Guidelines for an Action Plan in the areas of health, education, housing and employment SP/SRC-DSIALC/DT 1-08
SP/SRC-DSIALC/DT 2-08
Dimensión social de la integración: Lineamiento para un Plan de Acción en salud, Ariela Ruiz-Caro, Consultora del SELA SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di 2-08
Francisco Verdera V., Oficina Subregional de la OIT para los Países Andinos SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di 3-08
La Educación Superior para la generación de profesionales del Siglo XXI: María Sueli Pires, Directora Adjunta y Coordinadora Académica UNESCO-IESALC SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di 4-08
Dimensión social de la integración en materia de salud Renato d’ A. Gusmão, Jefe de Misión de la Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana y Representante OPS/OMS para las Antillas Holandesas, Aruba y Venezuela SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di 5-08
Reflexiones para un Plan de Acción en Vivienda y la Ciudad Latinoamericana Erik Vittrup Christensen, Senior Human Settlements Officer (SHSO-ROLAC) UN-Hábitat SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di 6-08
Regional Social Policy
Dimensión Social de la Integración: Propuestas y Recomendaciones Consuelo Morillo de Hidalgo,Coordinadora de la Red Venezolana de Organizaciones para el Desarrollo Social (REDSOC) SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di 8-08
Lista de Participantes/List of Participants SP/SRC-DSIALC/Di N° 9-08
Permanent Secretariat of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) http://www.sela.org/sela/dimension_social_e.asp
http://www.iberpymeonline.org/
Banco de Desarrollo Económico y Social de Venezuela - BANDES-
The Regional Seminar for Consultation on the Social Dimension of Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held in the headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) in Caracas. (Address: Avenida Francisco de Miranda, Torre Europa, Piso 5, Campo Alegre, Caracas, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela). Web site: http://www.sela.org)
With regard to hotel accommodation in Caracas, the Permanent Secretariat of SELA would be grateful if each participant chooses the hotel of his/her preference. In this connection, a list of recommended hotels for your security and proximity to SELA’s headquarters is provided: (List of Hotels). Please contact Mrs. Cora Romero, Travel and Arrangements Official of SELA (Telephones: (58-212) 9557111 and 9557124; Faxes: (58-212) 9516901 and 9515292; e-mail: cromero@sela.org) for hotel reservations arrangements.
Official Foreign Exchange Rate
The local currency redenomination came into force on 1 January 2008. Therefore, all amounts presented will be expressed in "Bolívares Fuertes" or "Strong Bolivars" (Bs.F).
The foreign exchange control regime has been in effect in Venezuela since 2003. (See http://www.cadivi.gob.ve/). The official exchange rate is Bs.F 2.15 per US$ 1.00 (US dollar). As set out in the Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela No. 38.272, the “Law against Illegal Exchange” came into force on 14 October 2005.
The official languages of this Regional Seminar will be Spanish and English. There will be simultaneous interpretation
For transport from the Airport from the International “Simón Bolívar” Airport in Maiquetía to Caracas, there is an authorized taxi service at the exit of the airport terminal. Authorized cabs can be easily identified since their colours are black with yellow logotypes printed on the doors.
This authorized taxi service has a cost of approximately Bs.F. 120.00 per travel (equivalent to about US$ 56.00, according to the official exchange rate of Bs.F 2.15 per US$), payable in national currency (Strong Bolivars).
For your own security, the coordinators of the Regional Seminar recommend you to EXCLUSIVELY use this taxi service. It is possible, upon request, to provide you support in order to reserve in advance such taxi service from the airport.
Migration Information for Entering Venezuela
Except for special cases, currently, entry into the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela of tourists of almost all nationalities is allowed. Nevertheless, visas are required for some of them.
For security purposes, it is recommended that information on migration should be consulted previously by contacting the Embassies and / or Consulates of Venezuela in the countries of origin or downloading the Web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mre.gob.ve/metadot/index.pl?id=2871;isa=Category;op=show
In case you need help from the Permanent Secretariat with migration arrangements, please contact Mrs. Cora Romero, Travel and Arrangements Official of SELA (Telephones: (58-212) 9557111 and 9557124; Faxes: (58-212) 9516901 and 9515292; e-mail: cromero@sela.org).
Registration of participants and handing out of badges will be on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 8:30 am in the headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat, Fifth floor, Torre Europa, Caracas.
The letter convening the Regional Seminar for Consultation is addressed exclusively to officials of integration groups (Andean Community, SICA, CARICOM, MERCOSUR, UNASUR and ALBA), specialized international organizations, as well as governmental and non-governmental agencies with a regional scope which have been contacted in advance. The coordinators of the Regional Seminar reserve the right to refuse admission. The event is not open to the general public.
To download the form, click here
Deadline for the reception of registration forms and materials for reproduction is is Friday 11 July 2008.
Permanent Secretariat of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
Coordination by the Permanent Secretariat of SELA: Antonio Romero, Director de Relations for Integration and Cooperation; Carmen Gabriela Menéndez, Coordinator of Relations with Member States; Telephones: 58-212-9557111 / 9557145 /9557120; Fax: 58-212-9515292 / 9516901; E-mails: cmenendez@sela.org
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