This section provides relevant information about the activities that will be carried out, the places that will be visited during the field activities and the logistical aspects regarding the luggage, transportation and services that will be required to ensure a conducive learning environment for the participants of this Learning Route.
We encourage you to read it carefully, and if you have any questions, please contact the Route Coordination Team.
The purpose of the Regional Learning Route program in Brazil is to strengthen resilience capacities of Caribbean producer organizations and enhance their participation in agricultural value chains.
The Regional Learning Route program in Brazil is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), PROCASUR, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Participants should bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and long-sleeved shirts for protection from the sun during the field learning activities.
The local currency in Brazil is the Real (R$), which is divided into 100 cents (c).
Brazil uses 220 volts and 60 Hz electricity. Most plugs are three-pin, type N, so an adapter may be needed for equipment with a two-pin plug.
Participants should inform the coordination team if they have any special health conditions, dietary needs, or other conditions that need to be taken into consideration.
Participants are strongly encouraged to limit their travel baggage to one carry-on baggage weighing up to 10 kg and one personal item to optimize space in the vehicles used for transfers.
Participants are recommended to arrive at the airport three (3) hours prior to their flight departure time.
The schedule for meals during the event is as follows:
The Regional Learning Route program in Brazil takes place in cities located in the semi-arid region of Brazil. The temperatures can vary from 27º to 36º Celsius. It is recommended to wear casual clothes, sneakers, and light clothing for comfort during the field learning activities. Additionally, participants should bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and long-sleeved shirts for protection from the sun.
No, the organization will not provide alcoholic beverages during the Regional Learning Route program in Brazil.
Yes, participants will be reimbursed for the cost of transportation from their home to the airport based on the average cost of public transportation. They need to complete a transportation reimbursement request form and submit original tickets or receipts from the transportation provider.