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Contents About Benin Introduction Objectives of NLDS Venue & Date Registration & Fees Special Events The OC Team Contacts
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About Benin
he Republic of Benin is located on the Gulf of Guinea between Togo to the west and Nigeria to the east, with Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 9.98 million.
Cotonou city The ofďŹ cial language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken. Beninese cuisine is known in Africa for its exotic ingredients and avorful dishes. Beninese cuisine involves lots of fresh meals served with a variety of key sauces.
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Benin has a lot of tourism attractions, from the awesome natural wild life parks in the north to the cool refreshing beaches in the south.
Introduction
Dear Delegates, National Leadership Development Seminar is aimed at developping the leadership potentials in you. It is that conference that brings youth leaders from Benin and accross West Africa to address issues around leadership. This is a booklet which will provide you with relevant information about the conference.
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Objectives of NLDS
Every year, AIESEC in Benin brings together the leaders and members of the organisation to the National Leadership Development Seminar (NLDS) to train them to the various functional areas, provide updates on the new strategies and also creating a platform among members. NLDS 2015 will provide the opportunity : Leadership development and skills building For MC to build a strong leadership pipeline For knowledge and skills acquisition to enhance performance in current roles To build attitudes needed to manage teams To drive OGX for the next Summer Peak For networking among members
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Venue & Date The venue for the conference will be :
BEL AZUR
Benin Hotel
Grand Popo Village
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16 -19 April ,2015
Registration & Fees 2nd Round DELEGATE Registration
Opens on 19th March 2015 - 02th April 2015
Delegates fee is 15000 CFA about 30 USD. All other costs (pre and post stay , merchandise, study tours, etc. ) including mode of payment will be communicated in the next mailer.
Registration Link :
bit.ly/NLDSBenin2015
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Special Events 15 April, 2015
The Benin Youth to Business Forum is a unique event which connects top young leaders and business and social leaders in the Republic of Benin and beyond, to explore the topics of leadership, innovation and corporate responsibility, and the impact we can have in Benin through our positive actions.
Register here : bit.ly/BeninY2B2015
Opening Ceremony This is the formal commencement of the Conference with partnerships launch and attended by a variety of special guests.
Partys Each night, we are organizing a party to make your journey the funniest possible and really “enjoy participation”.
Gala Dinner & Awards Night This is the official conclusion of the conference and serves as a platform to celebrate excellence. The Gala Dinner will gather many alumni of the entity.
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Contacts +229 67925336 moise.sodokin@aiesec.net
Moise SODOKIN
Organizing Committee President
+229 66966077 tokpogiselia2014@gmail.com
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