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6th NRN Regional Conference 2011 23-25 July 2011, Moscow, Russia
Strengthening NRN Network-Promoting Nepal
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Hearty Welcome
This will be a unique occasion to create a common platform for NRNs and encourage them to invest their expertise, knowledge, exposure and resources in Nepal, promote Nepal and Nepalese interests; culture; traditions and value abroad, discuss the issues and problems faced by the NRNs residing around the globe.
It is with my immense pleasure that I invite you all at the 6th NRN Regional Conference, Moscow. The 6th Regional Conference of the Non Resident Nepali Association, NRNA is scheduled to be held in Moscow from 23rd to 25th July 2011. Five similar conferences were held in the different countries in the past. The First Regional Conference was held in Doha, Qatar in 2005, the Second Conference in Bonn, Germany in 2006, the Third regional NRN Conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2008, Forth regional Conference in Houston USA in 2010 and the Fifth Regional Conference in January this year in Dubai UAE. In such conferences, the issues faced by NRNs and their possible involvement in the welfare of Nepal are discussed. We are expecting around 500 NRN participants from around the world dignitaries and high level delegates from Nepal to participate at the Conference. It is also expected that Friends of Nepal and representative from different Nepalese business communities will also attend the Conference. The theme of the conference this time is: Strengthening NRN Network- Promoting Nepal. This will be a unique occasion to create a common platform for NRNs and encourage them to invest their expertise, knowledge, exposure and resources in Nepal, promote Nepal and Nepalese interests; culture; traditions and value abroad, discuss the issues and problems faced by the NRNs residing around the globe and take necessary meas-
ures to sort out such issues. We may also plan for the upcoming NRNA events. In addition to the many activities and symposia of the conference, a field trip to Etnomir has been planned on 24th July 2011 for the official inauguration of Nepal House. Nepal house is a unique joint investment of the Nepali community living in Moscow and a Russian entrepreneur which is built at Kaluga district, 90 km far from Moscow. The success of our movement depends on the collective effort, dedication and good will from you all. I look forward to meeting all of you in the 6th NRN Regional Conference, Moscow summer his year. Jiwa Lamichhane Vice President NRNA & Coordinator Sixth NRN Regional Conference 2011 Moscow, Russia
Conference Date The Conference will be a three day event to be held from July 23 -25, 2011 (Saturday till Monday).
Background The 24th meeting of the Non-Resident Nepali Association - International Coordination Council (ICC), held on August 1, 2010 in Paris, decided that the Sixth NRN Regional Conference will be held in Russia and to be hosted by the NRNA National Coordination Council (NCC – Russia) in the leadership of NRNA Vice President Mr. Jiba Lamichhane as a Conference Coordinator. Mr. Jiba Lamichhane was given the responsibility of overall organization of the conference including formation of the Conference organizing committee, proposing conference dates and finalizing the venue and coordination of overall conference activities. Although the conference is termed regional as is being held in Moscow, Russia, it will have representation of the NRNs from around the globe. The past five regional conferences were held in Doha (Qatar), Bonn (Germany), Bangkok (Thailand), Texas (USA) and Dubai (UAE) in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2011 respectively. Such Regional NRN Conferences, ranked second only to the Global NRN Conference in attendance and significance, are mandated by the NRNA constitution - which stipulates that a Regional Conference be organized outside of Nepal in between the global conferences. The Global Conferences is held every two years in Nepal.
City of Moscow
Conference Venue The venue of the conference and hotel accommodation for the participants is confirmed at the Hotel Holiday Inn Moscow, Lesnaya. The Holiday Inn Lesnaya Hotel Ulitsa Lesnaya -15, Moscow 125047 Russian Federation The hotel is located at the northern part of city centre. It comprises of 301 rooms featuring all modern comforts and conveniences; we have booked 150 rooms for the conference delegates. The hotel is situated just 3.2 km away (about 5 minutes drive) from the Kremlin / Red quare of Moscow. The famous Belarus Railway station of Moscow is just 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. For more information about the hotel, please visit the hotel’s website: http://www.moscow-hi.ru/hotel
Moscow, the capital and the most populous city of Russia situated on the Moscow River in the Central Federal District of European Russia, is major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of the Russia and the world. It is the seventh largest city in the world. Moscow being one of largest economic centre in Europe has lowest employment rate of all federal subjects of Russia. It is considered as the undisputed financial centre of Russia and homed to the country’s largest banks and many of its largest companies. The city is served by an extensive transit network, which includes four international airports, nine railroad terminals, and the Moscow Metro, recognized as one of the city’s landmarks due to the rich and varied architecture of its 182 stations. Popular for architectures, science centers, urban parks, ballets and films, Moscow also possesses a large number of various sports facilities. Some of the well-known site of Moscow is Saint Basil’s Cathedral, with its elegant onion domes, as well as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Seven Sisters. It has a humid continental climate with warm, somewhat humid summers and long, cold winters. Typical high temperatures in the warm months of June, July and August are around 23 °C (73 °F).
Conference Focus
Conference Participation
NRNs play vital role in development and transformation of Nepal. Around 3 millions of NRNs with different level of expertise, ideas, knowledge and resources, are dispersed around the globe. It is important to bring all NRNs together, build strong connections among them and marshal their total energy and resources for a common goal of making Nepal prosperous country. NRNs are the goodwill ambassadors of Nepal. Wherever they go and reside, they always exchange and present their culture, value and tradition. With the vision to build up the strong bond among the NRNs and utilizing the common force to develop and promote Nepal in the world, the conference theme has been set as: “Strengthening NRN Network - Promoting Nepal”.
• Each NCC from 56 countries is expected to participate with a delegation. • Individual NRNs are also invited to participate in the conference. • Dignitaries; High profile personalities from Nepal and Russia are expected to attend the conference. • Business Delegation from Nepal and Russia are expected to participate in the conference • Friends of Nepal –”Participants from Foreign Countries” -- and Nepalese who are interested in working with the NRN community for promoting NRNA’s mission and objectives are also invited to participate.
Conference Objectives The following conference:
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• Bring all the NRNs together and foster closer co-operation among them; • Create common platform for NRNs and encourage them to invest their expertise, knowledge and resources in Nepal; • Promote Nepal and Nepalese interests; culture; traditions and value abroad; • Discuss the issues and problems faced by the NRNs residing around the globe and take proper actions or suggest action measures to Government of Nepal and other stakeholders to uproot such issues; • Plan for the upcoming NRNA events and discuss some internal issues of NRNA.
Registration Participation is based on registration. The registration fee for all international participants for 3 days is fixed at US$ 100. The electronic registration forms are available at the official website of the NRNA – (http://www.nrn.org.np) or can be obtained through the NRNA Secretariat (nrn@nrn.org.np). Registration will include a conference kit, lunch and dinners. The registration fee will not cover lodging and transportation. Registration will be open until Friday, July 15, 2011. Intending participants can either send money to the NRNA account, or pay directly at the venue. (Note: Only cash will be accepted at the venue).
Visa, Accommodation and Transportation All foreign nationals are required to have entry visas to travel to the Russian Federation. Russian entry visas can be obtained at local Russian Embassy or Consulate. The Visa support letter for the conference participants will be provided by the Conference Hotel - The Holiday Inn Lesnaya for free of cost. The Hotel will issue the booking voucher for the participants once you reserve your hotel. As the hotel can issue only tourist visa, all the participants have to indicate at your visa application form as a tourist, not as the conference attendees. Please note that there is no Visa waiver for foreigners’ in Russia except the citizens of some CIS countries. A penalty of 2500 rubles will be charged by the Hotel in case of reservation cancellation or no-show. More information on Russian visa regulations, you may please visit the website www.visatorussia.com.
The venue of the conference and hotel accommodation for the participants is confirmed at the Hotel Holiday Inn Moscow, Lesnaya. The special rates for conference participants are provided as below: Standard Room Single Double (King/Twin bed)
4000 Rubles 4500 Rubles
Executive Room Single Double
5100 Rubles 5700 Rubles
The above rates include Bed and Breakfast plus free visa support voucher for Tourist Visa application at the Russian embassy provided the room is booked in advance. For hotel reservation and visa information please visit our official website: http://www.nrn. org.np/sixth_regional_conf/Hotel_registration_ form.pdf For Invitation and hotel reservations, please contact our NRNA ICC Executive member from Russia Dr. Badri KC at: badrikc@hotmail.com (Tel: +7 926 522 7148) The transportation services for the conference participants are available. The pick-up and drop off to the airport from hotel can be arranged for the participants, only if the participants provide their travel details to the organizing committee one week prior to their arrival. For booking and more information on transportation service please contact Mr. Tek Raj Niraula, Vice President RNCCI, at: tekraj@gmail. com (+7916 3384200)
Program
Benefits for the partners
There will be three days program starting from 23 July till 25 July. Various pre and post conference activities including cultural programs will be organized during the conference. The ICC Meeting will be conducted after the conclusion of the main conference. The detailed program will be available in the official website of NRNA shortly.
• Opportunity to showcase their business or organization among the global Nepali family. • The logo of the partner will appear in the backdrop of the conference. • The logo will also appear on the NRNA website. • The partners will be allowed to have a complimentary space for advertisement in the souvenir publication. • Partners will be acknowledged during the inauguration session • Handy Promotional materials (such as brochure, pen, and calendar) of the sponsor can be included in conference kit depending on the level of sponsorships. • Partner’s name will be incorporated in the conference report and materials. • Depending on the level of sponsorships, participants of the Sponsor Companies will be allowed to register in conference for free • The partners will be provided with a token of appreciation or a certificate during the conference and many more.
Financing and Conference Sponsorship Every NRNA conference needs to be self-sustaining. The NCCs and Nepali owned and other business houses can become partners of the conference. For companies / businesses houses, the sponsorship fee has been fixed as below: Category
Sponsorship Amount NRs. USD
Platinum Partner Gold Partner Silver Partner Bronze Partner NCC Partner
750,000 375,000 225,000 150,000 75,000
10,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 1,000
(Note: The Nepali Rupees rates are for Nepal based enterprises and US dollar rate are for Enterprises based outside of Nepal.)
Contact For additional information, queries and details please contact: Mr. Jiba Nath Lamichhane Vice President, NRNA & Conference Coordinator Sixth NRNA Regional Conference 2011 Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Secretariat FNCCI Building Pachali Shahid Shukra FNCCI Milan Marg, Teku, PO Box 269, Kathmandu, Nepal. Tel: (+977-1) 4215247/4262255 Fax: (+977-1) 4215247 Email: nrn@nrn.org.np URL: http://www.nrn.org.np