USEFUL INFORMATION Venue

• The “Multi-Country Workshop for Analysis of Data from National Anti- TB Drug Resistance Surveys ” will take place at the World Council of Churches (WCC) in , . • The address of the venue is: Ecumenical Centre, 1 Route des Morillons 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex Switzerland Tel. +41 22 791 6111 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: https://www.oikoumene.org/en Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/3n8Xh7v3M9o

2 of 9 pages Getting to the Venue

• WCC is located about 500 m from the WHO headquarters. • By public transport, WCC can be reached by No. 5 and 28. • Both buses have stops at the airport and the city centre. • The name of the stop is “Crêts-de-Morillon”.

3 of 9 pages Airport Info

• Free WiFi is available at the airport. • Ahead of your arrival, you can download the app from https://www.gva.ch/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-470/, which can also be useful for your departure. The app will provide details about your flights and the airport (arrival and departure times, baggage reclaim belt number, check-in counter numbers etc.). • Further information can be found at https://www.gva.ch/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-67/

4 of 9 pages Free Public Transport Ticket

• You can pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine in the baggage collection area at the Arrival level. This UNIRESO ticket, offered by Genève Aéroport, allows you to use public transport in Geneva free for a period of 80 minutes (find the machine shown on the right just before you exit the baggage claim area). • When you stay in a hotel in the canton, you can request from the hotel reception a "Geneva Transport Card" free of charge. • This personal and non-transferable card will allow unlimited travel on Geneva's public transport network UNIRESO: (TPG), train (CFF) and boat (Mouettes Genevoises) for the full duration of your stay.

5 of 9 pages Public Transport Info

• For reference, you can find a plan of the Geneva bus lines at http://tpg.ch/documents/10162/17215522/tpg_plan_urbain.pdf • The corresponding TPG (Geneva Public Transport) app (http://tpg.ch/en/web/site-international/app-showcase) will allow you to check the schedules and routes of buses and , and if you forget your free pass in your hotel room, you can also purchase TPG tickets directly from the app (through SMS). • Train schedules can be found at https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html. • The corresponding app is SBB Mobile, available for iOS and Android at https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable/mobile-apps/sbb-mobile.html.

6 of 9 pages Additional Info and Apps

• Information about the electrical outlets, plugs and voltage in Switzerland can be found at http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htm - please remember to bring your power adapters! • However, please note that the power outlets are likely to be recessed, and your travel adapters may or may not fit. Below are examples of recessed and flush outlets:

Recessed outlet Flush outlets • It is therefore recommended to bring an adapter that will fit the recessed outlets: OK! May not be OK!

7 of 9 pages Additional Info and Apps

• The QuickZoll or Travel & Goods apps (https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/en/home/information- individuals/travel-and-purchases--allowances-and-duty-free- limit/importation-into-switzerland/quickzoll.html) will contain relevant information on the requirements and customs. • For a fairly accurate weather forecast, the MeteoSwiss app (http://www.meteoswiss.admin.ch/home/services-and- publications/advice-and-service/meteoswiss-app.html) will allow you to check the current forecast for Geneva. • If you don't have a favourite currency converter already, you can install the free XE Currency Converter app (http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/) or the O and A app (https://www.oanda.com/mobile/).

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