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A dedicated bus service for Meetings participants from the Lima International Airport to the official hotels will start on October 1 and from the hotels to the Meetings campus October 5. Also on October 5, there will be a circulator bus route that will follow the perimeter of the Meetings campus (connecting all drop off, pickup, entry, and screening points). The National Cultural Center serves as the transportation hub.

Nine bus lines will run between the airport, hotels, and Meetings campus. Each line will be color coded and encompass several co-located hotels. The buses will run at 25-30 minute intervals. Hospitality Desks located in each of the official hotels (staffed from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm), along with abundant Annual Meetings signage, will direct participants to the nearest bus stop. The complete list of bus routes and schedules will be provided as they become available.

Participants will be required to show an official Annual Meetings Badge or Annual Meetings Registration Confirmation Letter along with national passports or other means of photographic identification, to board the shuttles.

See the Transportation Guide for additional information on Local Transportation.
 

Heads of Delegations

Heads of country delegations will be provided a sedan with a driver and accompanying security/liaison for the duration of the official visit (the service will run from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily). The sedan cannot be transferred to another minister or used by staff.

Between October 1 and October 12, the Host Government will make available one sedan and a driver to each Head of Delegation for official use in Lima. This car and driver will be assigned upon the arrival of the Head of Delegation at Jorge Chavez International Airport. If the Head of Delegation is replaced during this period, the sedan may be transferred to the minister designated as Head of Delegation but the car cannot be transferred to an alternative delegate nor used by staff. Please note that sedan use is restricted to the period from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm due to regulations on working hours of drivers.

In cases where a delegation’s embassy has not provided their own Liaison Officer, the Peruvian authorities will provide one English-speaking liaison to accompany the Head of Delegation in the car provided by the Host Government. The delegation will be responsible for scheduling the car through the liaison officer as the drivers may not speak English. According to the above arrangements, a maximum of two seats are available for the Head of Delegation and accompanying person. If needed, Delegations may arrange for additional transportation through embassies, rental companies or other resources.

Special Passes

Details of the procedures for obtaining the special passes required for private vehicles to access the Meetings venue have been provided by the Host Government (see attached document). The process requires the submission of a form, via email, providing information related to the vehicle and the driver. Once the submission is cleared, the Host Government will issue a pass similar to the attached image.
 

Car Service

Dedicated Car and Driver for hire service is not being provided by the Host Government. It is possible for Meetings participants to arrange such a service from their local embassy or by calling one of the official hotels, as some hotels partner with transportation and/or taxi companies.

Taxi Service at the Meetings Campus:

Taxi services will be available for participants at the Lima Convention Center (LCC). Also taxi services will be available at the NCC and can be requested at information booths throughout the Meetings campus.
 

Taxi Service Companies in Lima:
 

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The 2015 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund will be held in Lima, Peru, Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11. The Annual Meetings plenary session and all related meetings and events will take place in the Lima Convention Center, National Museum, and the National Theater.

Please click on each venue for information on service locations and floor plans.

Google area map of campus in Lima

Street Addresses for Venues

		(Gran Teatro Nacional del Perú): Avenida Javier Prado Este # 2225, San Borja, Lima 41, Perú
		(Museo de la Nación):Avenida Javier Prado Este # 2466, San Borja, Lima 41, Perú
		(Biblioteca Nacional del Perú): Avenida De La Poesía # 160, San Borja (Cruce de la avenida Javier Prado con avenida Aviación)
		(Nueva Sede Banco de la Nación):Avenida Javier Prado Este # 2479 San Borja, Lima 41, Perú
		(Lima Centro de Convenciones): Avenida Arqueología # 160, San Borja, Lima 41, Perú

See the Campus and Information Guide for additional information on Venues.

Below is a brief summary of types of events associated with the Annual Meetings. A complete listing of events can be found on the Schedule page.

Plenary Session

Plenary seating diagrams indicating sections reserved for delegations and invited participants will be available on IMF Connect, monitors in the lobbies of the meetings venues and at the Documents Center. Plenary seating includes seats for each member country’s Bank and Fund Governors. Each delegation will be allocated two seats immediately behind its Governor(s). All other members of the delegation will be seated theater-style in reserved areas.

Official Meetings

In the context of the Annual Meetings, the IMF and WBG also host meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee and the Developments Committee, as well as Seminars and other a number of related meetings of groups of country delegations, such as the G-20, G-24, and Commonwealth beginning on Tuesday, October 6.

Seminars

The seminars and flagship events that take place during the week of the Annual Meetings create a forum for government delegates, policy-makers, the private sector, representatives of civil society, academics and senior WBG and IMF staff to engage on the major financial and development issues currently confronting the international community. They are designed to generate discussion and debate as well as promote partnership, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing. These events are open to all accredited participants. There is no separate registration, and attendance is on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Cultural Events/Exhibits

Hospitality Programs (conducted in English) have been organized by the Host Government and are specially tailored to allow all registered participants to experience the many facets of Lima and its vicinity. Information on the Hospitality Programs and pre- and post-Meetings tours is available on the Host Government website and under the "Hospitality & Tourism" tab.

If you wish to make reservations at one of the Acurio Restaurants in the Lima Convention Center please contact:

Click here for a handy brochure describing the wide variety of food options available at the Peru “Mucho Gusto” Gourmet, located in the large white tent beside the National Museum.

Perimeter  

Access 

During October 5-11, Annual Meetings badges will be required for admission to secure areas within the Banco de la Nación Office Tower, Lima Convention Center, National Museum, National Theatre, National Library, the plenary and at social events hosted by the Peruvian Authorities. During the period of the meetings, participants are required to pass through X-ray and Magnetometer checkpoints, in addition to the badge check.
 

General Safety

The IMF and World Bank Group will employ the standard security and emergency response capabilities for the Meetings. Security arrangements will be provided through partnerships with the Policía Nacional del Perú (National Police) and qualified security staff. These steps, tailored to the current risk environment, are intended to ensure everyone’s safety during the Meetings, and to ensure that we are prepared to respond to unexpected events.

In the event of an emergency, participants will be notified by the following inside the buildings:

• Public address announcements

• Messages on digital signage

• Security staff or venue staff

In addition, in order to convey emergency information to participants, the following communication methods will be used:

• E-mail notification: Detailed information or instructions will be sent to participants with in the event of an emergency
   (Messages will be sent to the e-mail address submitted with registration).

• Notification to participants staying at official hotels: Emergency information will be provided to the concierge at each
   official hotel.

• Notification to shuttle bus passengers: Information will be provided to the drivers of the shuttles. Please follow their
   instructions.

Emergency Guidelines

In an emergency, the buildings may be evacuated or you may be told to remain indoors until the situation has been resolved. In either instance, you will be notified by public address announcement, messages on digital signage/video monitors, or by security personnel.

In case of an earthquake:
Remain calm and go to the inner safety sites identified inside the building; such as the joining points of beams and columns, areas close to elevator banks and structural plates. However, if you are on the ground floor, the best option is to exit the building to an outdoor safety area.

Once the seismic activity stops, it is advisable to leave the building through the marked and illuminated evacuation routes, following the building security staff’s instructions.

In case of fire or smoke in the building:
In case of smoke or fire, do not await for a public announcement - leave immediately via the established evacuation routes, following the security staff’s instructions.

Note: All buildings have an illustrated evacuation map. Follow the evacuation routes shown in these maps.
 

Security Tips

Visibly display your Meetings ID badge at all times inside the venues. Keep your ID badge in a secure place when outside the security perimeter, but readily accessible in order to display upon request at security checkpoints.

• Immediately report the loss of your ID badge to security.

• Do not leave laptops, mobile phones, or other personal items unattended.

• Do not take street taxis, use designated official taxis

• Be careful of street food and tap water

The Host Government will establish a primary Medical Center with free services in the Banco de la Nación Office Tower and satellite health rooms in each building for rapid response and medical emergencies.

Onsite Services
 

For additional information on how to stay healthy while visiting Peru, see the attached Heathy Passport, prepared by the Host Government.

Note: The IMF, WBG or the Government of Peru will not cover the cost of any medical expenses incurred by participants attending the Meetings.

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CULTURAL EVENTS

Peruvian Welcome Reception

Friday, October 9 at 7:30 pm This event, hosted by the Peruvian Government, features show blending light, color, water, and music to create a Magic Water tour. Held in the scenic Parque de la Reserva, the Welcome Reception will showcase a range of food selections from across Peru. At the Parque de la Reserva

Peruvian Retablo Event

Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 pm This event features the National Peruvian folk team performing El Retablo (Altarpiece). Held at the National Theater, this show, involving 50 performers, is inspired by the homonymous handicraft altarpiece from Ayacucho region, and includes traditional music and dances from the natural regions of Peru: the Coast, the Highlands and the Rainforest. At the National Theater

Peruvian Concert

Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 pm This event features a concert by renowned tenor Juan Diego Flores, together with the orchestra “Sinfonia por el Peru”(Symphony for Peru). Held in the National Theater, the concert will include more than 150 children from across Peru, who are given the opportunity to achieve a better quality of life through music. At the National Theater

In addition, there will be a variety of 3-5 minute pop-up shows staged in the National Musuem and Lima Convention Center during Annual Meetings week.

CULTURAL EXHIBITS

There will be Peruvian Cultural Exhibition in each of the Annual Meetings venues. See the Campus and Information Guide  for details of these and other Cultural Exhibits.
 

National Theater - Photo Exhibition

National Museum - Photo Exhibition, Handicraft Exhibition, Silver Exhibition and Peruvian Movie Series

National Library - Book Fair and Bibliographic Exhibition

National Bank - Photo Exhibition and Cultural Exhibition

Lima Convention Center - Cultural Exhibition and "Selfie" Corner
 

CULTURAL FAIR

There will be a Peruvian Cultural Fair located directly behind the National Musuem, which will feature traditional and modern handicrafts on display and for purchase.
 

Plan your trip to Peru

Exploring Peru is an exciting adventure, but getting here doesn't have to be. On the link below there is a travel guide with information designed to make your arrival, stay and departure from Peru easier. Here you'll find information about your visit, from visas and travel agents, to vacation tours, entertainment and much more. See more on the Official Peruvian Travel Planning Website

Travel and Tourism Portal

Traveling in Peru country offers you the opportunity to meet to amazing cultures, festivals and captivating live performaning such diverse activities ranging from a traditional visit to archaelogical sites to practice adventure sports. You are invited to travel and discover the Peru that do not yet know. See more on the Official Peruvian Travel and Tourism Portal

See the Tourist Guide for additional information on Peru Tourism.

See a sampling of the available tour packages from Condor Travel, the official travel agency for the 2015 Annual Meetings:

Useful Links

Official Peru Government Annual Meetings Website

Suggested Tourism (Prepared by Secretary's Department)

Geography and Weather of Peru (External Website)

Currency Information (External Website)

Restaurants in Lima (External Website)

FAQ about Peru (External Website)

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The Secretary’s Department is taking steps to provide assistance in planning for the 2015 Annual Meetings. The SEC Institutional Events Division (SECIE) will work with you to gather requirements for your meetings and give you options to best accommodate them. Ms. Soledad Swerdlow will be leading these efforts.

The Event Management System Link below is now officially open to submit requests:

https://ems.imf.org/imf/custom/mralogin.asp

We look forward to working together to make the Meetings a success. If you have any questions about your meetings, or any other logistical concerns regarding the 2015 Annual Meetings, please contact Ms. Swerdlow at (202) 623-5452 or via email at secministerialmeetings@imf.org.

Delegation offices at the Banco de la Nación Office Tower are available for occupancy from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5 until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12. Offices will be furnished in one of three standard layouts and basic office supplies will be available at the business centers are expected to provide their own administrative assistance.

Detailed information regarding delegations offices were indicated on the “Office Space Request Form” distributed through the World Bank Group and IMF Executive Directors’ offices. Delegations requiring offices that have not yet submitted the form should promptly contact their respective Executive Directors’ offices and send their request to AMOffices@imf.org. All queries regarding offices should be directed to the Office Arrangements Help Desk in Lima at 701-9258 or e-mail to the address noted above.

Confirmation of the approved office requests, provided via e-mail, will indicate the summary of the requests and the itemized charges. Kindly note that delegations are responsible for the full payment of office space, equipment requested, and call charges incurred. Charges for office space and equipment must to be prepaid by Monday, September 7, to the account established by the Host Government upon receipt of the office assignment confirmation. To make long distance calls, you will need to purchase calling cards from the AM Services areas in either the Banco de la Nación Office Tower or at the National Museum.

Office Supplies

As per previous overseas Annual Meetings, office supplies will be provided by the host government to all offices. They will be available for pick up at the Business Centers located in the National Bank Office Tower, specific locations will be provided nearer the Meetings date. Please see the attached office supplies documents for details.

Business Centers with internet kiosks, scanners/copiers, networking areas and an attendant will be available at the Banco de la Nacion (5th and 9th through 25th floors), Museo de La Nacion (1st floor) and Lima Centro de Convenciones (3rd floor), open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday, October 5 to Sunday, October 11.

Business Center Conference Rooms to accommodate up to 30 people will be available in the floors of the Banco de La Nacion assigned as offices (9th through 23rd floors). A conference center, including meeting rooms (up to 40 people) and bilateral meeting rooms with interpretation rooms (up 40 people), is located on the 18th through 20th floors. These meeting rooms can be reserved through the “Book a Meeting”  link on the IMF Connect platform.

Executive Directors and Delegations may make reservations beginning on Monday, August 17. The reservation phone number in Lima is 701-9257.

Information Desks will be set up at the Lobby of all buildings in the Campus to handle general inquiries. They will be staffed from Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11.

Phone numbers: 701-9053 (National Bank Office Tower) and 701-8910 (Lima Convention Center).              

Registration Counters for the Annual Meetings will open on Monday morning, October 5 at the Main Registration Desk located in the lobby of the National Library. Registration will operate through Sunday, October 11. Delegate badges for the Annual Meetings will be valid for entry into all Annual Meetings buildings from Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 11. Annual Meetings 2015 badges need to be issued to staff members going to Lima.

There is comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage and a high-speed network connection with Headquarters.

For information on IT Services in Lima, see the attached documents below:

For Offices of the IMF Executive Directors

For IMF Staff at the Annual Meetings

An additional IT Overview for IMF Staff at the Annual Meetings is available here.

IT support will be available between October 5 and 12, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. To contact IT Support, call extension 9090 or email hd9090@2015lima.gob.pe

All IMF staff will be provided with a local cell phone. However, Staff should bring their Fund cell phones to Lima. 

Other Meetings Participants can rent local cell phones between October 5 and 12, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, at the stands located on the 1st floor of the National Musuem and the National Bank Office Tower.

The IMF Publications Program will have a booth set up in the lobby of the National Bank Office Tower from Tuesday, October 6 through Sunday, October 11. Staff will be on hand to provide demonstrations of the IMF eLibrary and answer questions about the IMF Publications Program. Some complimentary publications will be available at the booth and other locations in National Museum.

Official Documents

All official documents and member’s statements will be published on IMF Connect, including official documents for the Annual Meetings plenary, Governor’s statements, Flagship IMF Publications, IMFC documents and statements, and DC documents and statements, will be posted on IMF Connect.

Link to Annual Meetings IMF Board of Governors Documents

Governor’s statements and publically available IMFC documents and statements will also be posted on the joint Annual Meetings website.

Assistance with accessing official information and documents is available at the Documents Counter located on the 1st floor of the National Bank Office Tower or by contacting SECDOCSRECS@imf.org

Statements by Members

Governors’ Statements can be in the form of videos or written statements. Statements should express the Governors’ views on economic and financial issues that relate to the agendas of the Annual Meetings. Please see guidelines for submitting Governors' Statements (link available to Executive Director offices only).

IMFC Members’ Statements intended for circulation to members and to Executive Directors, and Fund management should be sent to the SECAI, SECOP, and SEC, DOCSUBMIT mailboxes, preferably by the close of buisness on Wednesday, October 7. These statements will be circulated electronically when received, and posted on IMF Connect. Members should also indicate in their email whether they wish to have a statement placed on the Fund’s external website, including whether the text should be posted on the website immediately or at the conclusion of the meeting.

Other Document Related Services

Document Translations - Requests for translation of Annual Meetings-related documents should be submitted through the usual channels established for IMF/WBG translation requests. Should you require additional information or experience any difficulty in submitting your translation requests, please contact the Chief Translator's Office (CHFTRANSGRP@imf.org).

T-Copia will operate one service center in Banco de la Nacion Office Tower, Service Center, Level 1. T-Copia’s will provide a wide range of services, including simple copying, high-quality printing, and professional binding and finishing. Requesters will need to make payment arrangements directly with T-Copia. Attached please find the rate card for T-Copia’s services.

Click here for detailed information on printing services.

For departments and offices that will require complex print services during the Meetings or would like to request print services prior to arriving in Lima, please send e-mail requests to Raul Delgado at rdelgado@t-copia.com.pe.

A walk-in copy center will be available on the (5th floor) of the Banco de la Nacion Office Tower for delegations, Executive Directors’ offices, and staff. The copy center will be managed by the host government for ad hoc print jobs on A4 paper. The use of the copy center is recommended for high-volume printing jobs. Printing is available in either black and white, or color. The services provided by the copy center are on a complimentary basis to delegate offices, Executive Directors’ offices, and staff.

Courier and Mail Services will be available on the 1st floor of the National Musuem and the National Bank Office Tower between October 5 to 12, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

IMF Staff and ED Offices may ship materials necessary for the 2015 Annual Meetings in Lima. Please visit the shipping services page for more information (IMF Staff and ED offices Only).

The Annual Meetings Governors' Credentials and Payments Office will be located on the first floor of the National Bank Office Tower.

Consistent with past practice, Governors and Alternate Governors of the Fund may request payment of per diem costs associated with their attendance at the Lima Annual Meetings.

Currency Exchange Services will be available at the of the National Bank Office Tower (1st floor), between October 5 to October 12, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

There will be 12 ATMs located within the Meetings venues: 6 at the National Bank Office Tower, 3 at the National Museum, and 1 at the National Library, and 2 at the Lima Convention Center. They will accept cards issued abroad and dispense both domestic currency and US dollars.

Click here for the complete Annual Meetings Telephone Directory. (IMF Staff Only)

Click here for the complete list of Office Locations by Country and ED offices (All Participants)

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