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IPHEX AFRICA, Nigeria & BSM in Sudan - 17-23rd February 2016
 

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Ref: PXL/H.O./CIR-101/2015-16                                     Date: 11.12.2015

Hyderabad

IPHEX AFRICA, Nigeria &

BSM in Sudan

17-23rd February 2016

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

We are glad to inform that Council is organizing IPHEX Africa at Nigeria followed by BSM in Sudan during 17-23rd February 2016.  As members are aware, Nigeria and Sudan are important exporting destination for Indian pharma exporters in Africa Region.  We enclose herewith market reports of Nigeria and Sudan, which help to understand the updated market information of these countries.

 

Council has organized Expo-cum-BSM in Nigeria in 2011 and 2013 and on both the occasions, the participants got good response.  With a view to promote our own Brand, the event is being organized in the name of IPHEX Africa.  Followed by IPHEX Africa in Nigeria, Council will be organizing BSM in Sudan with the active support of our embassy in Sudan. 

 

  I.Highlights of the Event:

 

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Exhibition of Indian pharma exporters for two days i.e. on 18th and 19th February 2016. About 1600 visitors  are expected to  attend ( 1400 visitors attended the Expo in 2013)

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Networking dinner meet on 18th February 2016

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Some of the prominent importers / distributors from neighbouring countries also will be invited

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Local pharma importers / distributors will be invited with the help of our High Commission, local pharma associations etc.

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Senior officials of Department of Commerce, Health, Pharma and DCGI officials will be participating

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Director General of NAFDAC and senior officials will be invited for the Networking Dinner

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With help of our Embassy in Sudan, local buyers will be invited for the BSM and one-to-one meetings will be organized.

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Presentations on Sudan Drug regulations will also be arranged

 

 

II.Tenative Programme  

Date

Programme

16.2.2016

Arrival at Lagos

17.2.2016

Exhibition set up / Free day

18.2.2016 

10 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

7.00 p.m.  

 

IPHEX Africa

Networking Dinner

19.2.2016

10 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

IPHEX Africa /meetings with NAFDAC

 

20.2.2016

Leave for Sudan

21.2.2016

Meetings with FDA / Associations etc.  at Khartoum, Sudan

22.2.2016

One-to-One Business Meetings

23.2.2016

Leave for India

 

 

 

III. Participation fee

Rs. In Lakhs

Both Nigeria & Sudan

Only Nigeria

Only Sudan

Stall

Common Space

Stall

Common Space

 

2.50

1.50

2.00

1.25

1.00

 

The above cost includes:

  • One 6 sq. meter furnished stall in Nigeria and individual table space in Sudan
  • Accommodation for one person at Nigeria and Sudan 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. 50,000/- per person per country will be charged extra
  • 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 providing in visa invitation

 
 

IV. Assistance under MDA:

 

Members who participate in both the events i.e. IPHEX Africa in Nigeria and also BSM in Sudan, 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. 0.95-1.00 lakh (India/Nigeria/Sudan/India)

Visa charges

Rs. 35-40,000 (approximate)

 

 

VI. Tentative Flight schedule (suggested):

 

Flight Name

Date

Dest / Arr

Time

EY 277

16FEB

HYDERABAD/ ABUDHABI

2205 0055

EY 673

17FEB 

ABUDHABI / LAGOS

0235 0815

ET 900

20FEB

LOS/ADD

1325 2030

ET 342

20FEB

ADD/KRT

2359 0145

EY 633

23FEB

KHARTOUM /ABUDHABI

1445 1930

EY 274

23FEB

ABUDHABI / HYDERABAD

2140 0310

OR

QR 501

16FEB

HYD/DOH

0345 0555

QR 1407

16FEB

DOH LOS

0720 1325

ET 900

20FEB

LOS ADD

1325 2030

ET 342

20FEB

ADD KRT

2359 0145

QR 1324

23FEB

KRT DOH

1255 1615

QR 500

23FEB

DOH/HYD

1955 0215

 

 

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.

 

As regards to travel arrangements like ticket and visa, members may contact Ms. Laxmi Angara of Parry Travels (laxmia@parry.murugappa.com) or the same can be done through any travel agent of their choice.

 

VII. Floor Plan of IPHEX Africa

 

Floor plans of IPHEX Africa in Nigeria and other details will be provided to the interested members separately.

 

VIII. Delegate Form:

 

Interested members may fill up the attached delegate form and return to ard.rr@pharmexcil.comor info@pharmexcil.com  on or before 31st December 2015.  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 Nigeria and Sudan by actively participating in the event.

 

Important Note:

 

A high level delegation consisting of senior officials from Department of Commerce, Health, DCGI, Pharma etc., will be visiting Ghana and Ethiopia to interact with the Health / FDA and other Ministry officials of respective Governments.  Tentative dates of this Programme is 14-17th February 2016.  CEOs of member companies who wish to join the delegation may indicate their interest.  It may be noted that there will not be business meetings in these two countries.

 

With regards

 

Dr. P V Appaji

Director General

 

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