Ref: PXL/H.O./CIR-076/2016-17 Date: 09.12.2016
Hyderabad
2nd Edition of
IPHEX AFRICA at Ethiopia
&
BSMs in Tanzania and Zambia
15-25th February 2017
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Dear Sir / Madam,
We are glad to inform that Council is organizing 2nd edition of IPHEX Africa at Ethiopia, followed by Business Meetings at Tanzania and Zambia during 15-25th February 2017. As members are aware, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia are important exporting destination for Indian pharma exporters in Africa Region.
2nd Edition of IPHEX Africa will be held in Ethiopia during 16-17th February 2017 at Millennium Hall, Addis Abba coinciding ‘’Indian Medical Tourism Destination’ organized by Department of Tourism, Govt. of India. BSMs at Tanzania and Zambia will be organized with the help of our Embassies.
I. Highlights of the Event:
· Exhibition of Indian pharma exporters for two days i.e. on 16th and 17th February 2017.
· Some of the prominent importers / distributors from neighbouring countries also will be invited
· Local pharma importers / distributors will be invited with the help of our High Commission, local pharma associations etc.
· Ethiopia Investment Commission, Officials of FDA, Africa Union Commission officials will be invited and arrange for interactive meetings
· In Tanzania and Zambia, apart from B2B meetings, presentations on local pharma markets / Drug Regulations will be arranged
· Networking dinners will be arranged wherever possible
II. Tentative Programme
Date
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Programme
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15.2.2017
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Arrival at Addis Abba & set up of stalls
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16&17.2.2017
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IHPEX Africa
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18.2.2017
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Free Day for meeting customers
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19.2.2017
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Arrival at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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20.2.2017
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BSM at Dar es Salaam
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21.2.2017
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Free day for meeting customers / Meetings with FDA officials
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22.2.2017
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Arrive at Lusaka
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23.2.2017
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BSM at Lusaka
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24.2.2017
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Free day for meeting customers / Meetings with FDA officials
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25.2.2017
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Leave for India
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III. Participation fee
Rs. in lakhs
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Both IPHEX in Ethiopia and BSMs at Tanzania and Zambia
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Only Ethiopia + Tanzania or Zambia
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Only BSMs in Tanzania and Zambia
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2.50
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2.00
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1.25
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The above cost includes:
· One 9 sq. meter furnished stall in Ethiopia and individual table space in Tanzania & Zambia
· Accommodation for one person at all the three places on twin sharing basis. In case single occupancy is required, Rs. 25,000/- per country will be charged extra. In cases where there are more than one person from one company, Rs. 35,000/- per person per country will be charged extra who will be provided accommodation on twin sharing basis
· Local transfers
· Interpreters (wherever required)
· Packed Indian lunch/dinners (wherever possible)
Does not include:
· Air ticket
· Visa charges
· Any other incidental charges.
Council will help the participants in booking tickets and also in providing visa invitation.
IV. Assistance under MDA:
Members who participate in both the events i.e. IPHEX Africa in Ethiopia and BSMs in Tanzania and Zambia, will be eligible for assistance under MDA to a maximum of Rs. 70,000/- towards air fare, subject to other conditions of MDA. Due to limited funds available, assistance will be available only to the first 30 members.
V. Approximate costs of Travel:
Approximate cost of air ticket and visas charges as follows:
Air ticket (economy class) : Rs. 0.80-1.00 lakh (India/Ethiopia/ Tanzania/Zambia/India)
Visa charges : Rs. 25-30,000 (approximate)
VI. Tentative Flight schedule (suggested):
15.2.2017 India - Dubai
15.2.2017 Dubai-Addis Abba EK 723 DEP 10:30 ARR 13:45
19.2.2017 Addis Abba – Dar Es Salaam ET 805 DEP 10:30 ARR 13:20
22.2.2017 Dar Es salaam – Nairobi KQ 489 DEP 03:45 ARR 05:05
22.2.2017 Nairobi – Lusaka KQ 706 DEP 07:40 ARR 09:30
24.2.2017 Lusaka – Dubai - EK 714 DEP 21:35 ARR 06:40
25.2.2017 Dubai to India
The above is suggested schedule and members are at liberty to choose their one travel plan. However, members have to ensure that they are available for the meetings as per schedule fixed.
VII. Floor Plan of IPHEX Africa
Floor plans of IPHEX Africa in Ethiopia and other details will be provided to the interested members separately.
VIII. Delegate Form:
Interested members may fill up the delegate formand return to rd.rr@pharmexcil.com or info@pharmexcil.com on or before 31st December 2017. It may be noted that as per the directions of Government, Council is required to scrutinize the profiles of the interested companies and select genuinely interested exporters. Therefore, it is likely that some of the profiles may not be selected by the Council.
Members are advised to take advantage of exploring the export opportunities in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia by actively participating in the event.
With regards
Dr. P V Appaji
Director General
Delegate Form
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