WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/INF/166 
16 July 2010 
 
 (10-3896) 
  
  
 
INFORMATION NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
 
 
WTO OPEN DAY 
 
19 September 2010 
 
  Further to my communication of 12 May 2010 th is note is to inform delegations about the 
detailed programme and logistical matters relati ng to the WTO Open Day that will take place on 
Sunday, 19 September 2010.  It also includes a re gistration form for delegations interested in 
contributing to the Open Day activities by setting up a national stand. There are 19 stands in total 
and 4 are still available . 
 
 Last year this family oriented event drew an approximate number of 5,000 visitors throughout 
the day, including local residents, WTO Members and staff as well as the Geneva international 
community.  For further information please visit the open day's dedicated website at: 
http://www.wto.org/english/news _e/news10_e/open_day10_e.htm  
 
National Stands 
 
 If your delegation is interested in contributin g to the open day by setting up a national stand 
where you can make available to the public some of  your national food and drinks or typical products 
please note the following information.  
1. What the WTO will provide 
 The WTO will set up a covered food stand area on the terrace facing the lake where 
delegations will be able to set up their national food stands and a c overed eating area, with tables and 
benches. 
  The following facilities will be provided to you by the WTO:  
• Tables for delegations that measure 2m x 80  cm in the covered national food stand 
area; 
• a plug for one power connection by stand; 
• disposable plates, cups, forks, knives and spoons; 
• table clothes and napkins. 
 
In addition, the WTO will make available: 
 
• One common ice machine; 
• a stand with cold refreshments; 
• a stand with water and coffee. 
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  2. What Members need to supply 
• A selection of national food plates including :  cold dish(es), warm dish(es) and 
dessert; 
• light electrical devices for warming food but non-electrical options are preferable; 
• national products; 
• national beverages. 
 
 Delegations are kindly requested to donate the profits that result from the sale of national 
products to the public.  The proceeds from the WTO Open Day will be donated to "J'aime ma 
planète",  a recognized local charity initiative in Geneva whose mission is to increase awareness, 
educate and act to protect the Earth and promote a sustainable development approach, based on the 
values of self-respect, respect of others and respect of the environment.  Its objectives are to promote education on the environment and sustainable deve lopment at school, as of a very young age; to 
integrate in the education system and the on-going teacher training programs, knowledge, values and necessary competences to foster a sustainable life style; to encourage behaviours that reduce our 
impact on the environment; to propose activities in the Wild Life and make the participants more 
sensitive to its need for protection; and to take part in  actions of solidarity in other parts of the world.  
For further information on the activities and work  undertaken by this initiative please consult:  
http://www.jaimemaplanete.name/index.html
 
 
 If you are interested in contributing to this  event by setting up a national food stand please fill 
out the attached registration form(s) and return it by e-mail to:  openday@wto.org  or 
fax to:  (+41 22 739 5777) by Friday, 30 July 2010 . 
  If you have any questions or suggestions pl ease contact Anoush Der Boghossian (tel.:  739 50 
75, e-mail:  anoush.derboghossian@wto.org
 or Beatriz Alvarez Castillo (tel.:  739 50 71, e-mail:  
beatriz.alvarez@wto.org ) from the Information and External Re lations Division.  Your participation 
will be invaluable to making this a meaningful and successful event.   
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OPEN DAY REGISTRATION FORM FOR 
 
  DELEGATIONS INTERESTED IN SETTING UP A NATIONAL STAND  
 
Contact Details 
 
Mission:  ______________________________________________________________________________   
Name of the Delegation Coordinator for setting up the national stand:  Mr, Ms, Mrs  
 
Family Name:  ___________________________  First (Given) Name:  __________________________   
Telephone:   _____________________________  Mobile:  ____________________________________  
 Fax:  _________________________________________________________________________________   E-mail:  ______________________________________________________________________________   
 
National Stand Information 
 
 
Indicate what kind of electronic appliance( s ) you plan on brin ging (if any):  _____________________  
 
Please provide an indication of the quantity and type of food you will provide:  
 Cold plate( s):  _________________________________________________________________________  
 
Warm plate( s):  ________________________________________________________________________  
 Dessert(s):   ____________________________________________________________________________  
 
Please indicate if you plan on providing nation al beverages.  If,  so  please list them:  _______________  
 
 
______________________________________________________________________________________  
Please send the filled out registration form by email or fax to: 
E-mail :  openday@wto.org ;  or 
by Fax :  +41 22 739 57 77 
 
 
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