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<p>The second meeting of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean was organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Government of Mexico through the National Population Council (CONAPO). Was entitled "Population dynamics as the axis of sustainable development: the implementation of the Montevideo Consensus to overcome inequalities in the framework of human rights."</p>
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Participation
During the meeting, which was attended by representatives of government, international organizations and civil society, the Operational Guide for the implementation and follow-up of the Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development was presented and the countries debated on the national experiences in the framework Of the application of this Consensus.
Practical information
Venue of the meeting
The second session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held at Fiesta Americana Reforma Hotel.
Hotel Fiesta Americana Reforma
Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma 80. Colonia Juárez
06600 Mexico City, Mexico.
Telephone: (+52) 55 5140 4100
http://www.fiestamericana.com/es/mexico-city/hotel-reforma
Session coordination
The session is being organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Government of Mexico, through the National Population Council (CONAPO).
Hotel reservations
The ECLAC Conference Services Unit has reserved a limited number of rooms with special rates at the following hotels:
- Hotel Fiesta Americana Reforma (5*)
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 80, Colonia Juárez
http://www.fiestamericana.com/es/mexico-city/hotel-reforma
Habitación deluxe sencilla: 130,54 dólares
Habitación deluxe doble: 157,93 dólares
For reservations contact:: Jazmín Juárez, Ejecutiva de Ventas
ventas15farf@posadas.com
(+52) 55 5140 4167
- Hotel Sevilla Palace (4*)
Paseo de la Reforma 105, Colonia Tabacalera
Habitación sencilla: 82 dólares
Habitación doble: 91 dólares
For reservations contact:: Angélica Huerta, Ejecutiva de Ventas
ahuerta@sevillapalace.com.mx
(+52) 55 5566 8877
These rates include taxes, buffet breakfast, free access to the fitness centre and Internet in the room.
Reservations should be made directly with the hotel by 25 September 2015, using the form attached on page 10 of this document. After this date, the hotel cannot guarantee the special rate or the availability of rooms. To be eligible for the special rate, when making the reservation please inform the hotel that you are attending the second session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Delegates are responsible for making their own reservations and are advised to make sure that their reservation has been processed by the hotel and to request a confirmation number or code.
A credit card number is required to make the reservation. Hotels in Mexico apply a “no show” policy: cardholders may cancel reservations up to 48 hours before they are due to check in, failing which they will be charged for the first night. All delegates must settle their own hotel bill at the end of their stay.
Local transport
Participants are responsible for their own transportation between the airport and the hotel.
Online and on-site registration of participants
From 14 August 2015 an online registration system will be available on the ECLAC website (http://crpd.cepal.org).
Registration of participants will take place in the lobby on the first floor of the Fiesta Americana Reforma Hotel from 3 p.m. on Monday, 5 October. Participants will be issued identification badges, which, for security reasons, must be shown at all meetings.
For any questions on the registration of participants, please contact Paula Warnken (paula.warnken@cepal.org, (+56) 2 2210 2651) or María Ester Novoa (mariaester.novoa@cepal.org, (+56) 2 2210 2726).
Registering through the online system does not exempt delegations from the requirement to provide official notification to the Office of the Secretary of the Commission of the name of the head of delegation and all accompanying members.
Opening session
The opening session will be held on Tuesday, 6 October at 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Anthropology.
Communications
A room with computers and an Internet connection will be available for delegates at the session venue.
Internet
The offices and rooms set aside for the session will have wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi).
Languages
The official language of the session will be Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation into English will be provided.
Documents
As the session documents become available, they will be accessible on the website http://crpd.cepal.org.
Medical services
The Government of Mexico will provide first aid services in case emergency medical assistance is required at the session venue.
International press centre
In order to facilitate press coverage of the second session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, an international press centre will be set up in an office close to the conference rooms. Journalists wishing to cover the session must register online beforehand at en http://crpd.cepal.org and obtain accreditation from the press centre, which will be open daily from 9 a.m.
The centre will have an information and documentation office, and cubicles and work spaces for accredited journalists and media representatives.
Questions relating to media coverage of the session should be addressed to María Amparo Lasso, Chief of the Public Information Unit of ECLAC (mariaamparo.lasso@cepal.org, (+56) 2 2210 2664).
