Conakry Resource Guide

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Introduction & City Areas...............................................................................................8
Airport Information......................................................................................................10
Baby Sitting & Maid Services........................................................................................11
Banking Services............................................................................................................12
Bookshops & Libraries..................................................................................................13
Cinemas & Theatres......................................................................................................14
Embassies - Consulates..................................................................................................14
Expat & Support Groups...............................................................................................16
Groceries & Supermarkets.............................................................................................16
Holidays & Festivities....................................................................................................17
Hospital & Medical Services..........................................................................................18
International Schools.....................................................................................................19
Internet Cafés................................................................................................................20
Museums and Historical Sites........................................................................................21
Parks..............................................................................................................................22
Pharmacies....................................................................................................................23
Police Stations...............................................................................................................24
Postal Services................................................................................................................25
Public Transport............................................................................................................25
Pubs - Clubs..................................................................................................................26
Religious Associations....................................................................................................27
Restaurants....................................................................................................................28
Shopping.......................................................................................................................30
Sport & Leisure.............................................................................................................31
Useful Numbers............................................................................................................32
Utilities..........................................................................................................................33
FAQ..............................................................................................................................35
According to a legend, the name of the city comes from the fusion of the
name “Cona”, a wine producer of the Baga people, and the word “nakiri”,
which means in Sosso the other bank or side.
The five urban communes make up the Conakry Region, one of the eight
Regions of Guinea, which is headed by a governor. At the second-tier
prefect level, the city is designated as the Conakry Special Zone, though
the prefecture and regional government are one and the same.
At two million inhabitants, it is far and away the largest city in Guinea,
making up almost a quarter of the nation’s population and making it more
than four times bigger than its nearest rival, Kankan.
City Overview
Conakry holds a special attraction in Guinea. Several factors were involved in its expansion: its proximity
to the sea its central position on the Atlantic coast, the dense concentration of the public, administrative,
commercial, industrial and financial institutions, and finally the port and airport facilities.
Conakry developed on Tumbo Island at the tip of the Kaloum Peninsula, to which
it is now joined by an isthmus, the city having long spread on to it. The city was
essentially founded after Britain ceded the island to France in 1887. It became the
capital of Guinée Française in about 1904 and prospered as an export port, particularly
after a (now closed) railway to Kankan opened.
Attractions in the city include the Guinea National Museum, several markets, the
Guinea Palais du Peuple, Conakry Grand Mosque which was built by Sekou Toure,
the city’s nightlife and the nearby Iles de Los.
Facts about Conakry
Population: 10,601,009
National status: Republic
Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
Time zone: GMT
Main airport:
Airport International of Conakry G’bessia
The city is noted for its botanical garden. The Polytechnical Institute of Conakry is also located in Conakry. The Lycee Francais
Albert Camus - French School is situated in Kipe Conakry
The street numbering scheme of Conakry labels all roads with a two-letter code for the urban district, followed by a three digit
number: odd for north-south streets and even for east-west, e.g. KA002 for a northbound street in the Kaloum district. There are
curently no working stoplights in Conakry and a good part of the city has electrcity only from 6pm to 6am.
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City Areas
The most important expat areas of Conakry are: Camayenne, Residence 2000 ( Coleah), Cite Ministrielle,
Cite de Medicines and Miniere.
The city became industrialized in the 1950s with the development of iron mining on the Kaloum Peninsula and the exploitation of bauxite on the nearby
Los Islands. Today, the city has grown along the peninsula to form five main districts. From the tip in the south west, the districts are: Kaloum (the city centre),
Dixinn (including the University of Conakry and many embassies), Ratoma (known for its nightlife), Matam and finally Matoto, home to Gbessia Airport.
Camayenne expat area:
Residential area with large buildings and closed villas with gardens . The area is quiet, clean and secure, it is prefered by expats as it has relyable
supply of electricty ( 24 hours a day ) unlike some other residential areas. All ameneties are available in the area : shops , a large hospital and also
a football field.
Residence 2000 ( Coleah ):
Located at approx 3 km from the city centre, its an an area specifically built for expatriates and is quiet clean and secure. Electricity supply is excellent
and it has also a very good security.
Kipe:
Residential cartier with closed villas,and houses with parking possibility and gardens. The area is located about 10 mins for city centre ( approx.15km).
Miniere: is residential area with closed villas and houses with parking possibility and gardens . The area is about 5km north of city.
Cite des Medcins: is situated in the centre of the city built with floor buildings R +2 or R+3 and villas - located about 15km north of the city the
area is however accessible with good roads.
Cite ministerielle: is an area with buildings constructed for administrative official accommodationas well as residential for diplomat and expatriates,
floor villas, houses apartments with parking possibility and gardens are avaleble in the area. The area is about 3km from city centre.
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Airport Information
Conakry International Airport, also known as Gbessia International Airport, is an airport located in
Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa.
Conakry International Airport, also known as Gbessia International Airport, its
located in Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa. Divided into
domestic and international terminals, the airport services a number of West African
airlines such as Air Ivoire, Benin Golf Air and Slok Airlines, and a number of North
African and European airlines: Brussels Airlines, Air France and Royal Air Maroc.
TRANSPORTATION
The main means of transport to and from the airport are taxis, public buses (not
recommended) and rental cars.
There is no fixed time for the transport and from the airport. This is according to flight
schedules (arrival and departure from Conakry).
Taxis are parked infront of the airport and there is no specific parking points for them
in the city.
The average cost of transport to and from the airport is:
- Taxi 50 000 GNF
- Car rental 200 000 GNF / hour
- Public Bus (not advisable)
The journey from the airport to the city by day is a minimum 1hr seen frequent traffic
jams on this stretch and minimum of 30 minutes in the evening.
Official taxis are recognizable by their yellow and neon sign “TAXI” on the roof.
No car rental company is based at the airport. All are downtown.
No hôtel is located near the airport and all the luxury hotels are located in the center
of the city.
Luxury Hotels
Novotel
Boulbinet, Commune de Kaloum
Tel. +224 30-41-50-21/
30-41-46-81
Fax. 30-41-45-29
[email protected]
Riviera Hotel
Tombo, Commune de Kaloum
Cornakry
Tel: +224 64 22 33 04 64 22 33 05
Fax: +224 64 53 24 50 64 53 24 51
www.rivieraroyalhotel.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel-Restaurant Le Rocher
Quartier Sandervalia
(near Ignace Dean hospital)
Tel: +224 41 37 04 / 43 55 55
Fax: +224 43 36 37
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Meridien Mariador Palace
Conakry
Located at the oceanfront in the
heart of Ratoma district and
not too far from
the International Airport.
Tel : +224 42 15 38 /39 / 42 24 58
Fax : +224 42 36 00
Rent-a-Car
Europcar
Atout Service
BP 6814
Conakry downtown
Tel: +224 60 21 50 60
Fax: +224 30 43 44 54
Avis
Gbessia Airport
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Babysitting
Your Local Counsellor can assist you in sourcing candidates with references for you to interview.
Babysitting and Cleaning Agencies
Guin’Interime
Immeuble Blade Zaire Sandarvaliya
Kaloum area
Tel : +224 60 221-024
Prestige Corporation sarl (IPC)
Tel : (+224) 62 42 00 91 / (+224) 64 23 19 84
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Banking
Operational hours of the main banks are from 09:00 am to 16:30 pm.
Requested documents to open a bank acount are:
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Bank acount opening request
Valid passport copy
A residency certificate of at least 3 months
A photocopy of the last water or electricity bill in the name of the bank account
2 passport type photos
Landline number
Minimum deposit of 500 USD ou 500 Euros
Visa credi cards are delivered to the client that requests them.
Non possible to open an account like non resident.
Popular Banks
ECOBANK
Agence Principal Kaloum
Avenue de la république
BP: 5687 Conakry
Tel: +224 30 455-876 /
+224 30 455-877
IC Bank
(International Commercial Bank)
Adresse: Ex Cité chemin fer, Immeuble
Mamou, BP 3547, Conakry
Tel: +224 30412590 / 30412591 / 30412592
Fax: +224 30415450 / 30415411
SGBG
(Société Générale des Banques
en Guinée)
Boffa building - Cite chemins de fer
BP: 1514 Conakry
Tel: +224 30 456-000
Fax: +224 30 412-565
E-mail : [email protected]
Web: www.sgbg.net.gn
UIBG
(Union Internationale de Banque en Guinée)
Adresse: 6ème Avenue & 5ème Boulevard,
BP 324, Conakry
Tel: +224 30414309 Fax: 30414277
Télex: +224 23135-22169
BICI-GUI
(Banque Internationale pour le
Commerce et l’Industrie de la Guinée)
Agence Principale Avenue de la
République
B P: 1484
Tel: +224 41.45.15
Fax: +224 41.39.62
Web: www.bicigui.com
email: [email protected]
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Banque Populaire Maroco-Guinéenne
(BPMG)
Adresse: Boulevard du Commerce, BP 4400,
Conakry
Tel: +224 30412360 / 30413693 / 30419206
Fax: +224 30413261
Télex: +224 22211 / 22146
Web: http://www.bpmg.net.gn
Bookshops and Libraries
Most of the Libraries in Conakry are College / University based but below are some of the following
are the independent international and renowned ones:
The main library in the city where English language books can be found is :
IRC
US Embassy
Conakry
Koloma Commune de Ratoma
B P : 603
Tel : +224 065 104-000
Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen (C.C.F.G.)
Infronf of “Liberty” cinema
B.P. 492 CONAKRY République de Guinée
Tel: +224 63 40 96 25
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Cinemas & Theatres
Guineans prefer to make their own entertainment. In the streets people can often be seen gathered together
to dance, sing and play traditional musical instruments or home-made guitars.
Cinema Libertè
Address: Pont 8 novenbre kalume dans la Commune de kaloum
Cinema Voxs in kaloum
Addresss: Kalume Avenue de la République Commune de Kaloum
Cinema Mimo in Matoto
Address: Satome matoto dans la Commune de Matoto
Cinema Rogbane in Ratoma
Address: Taouyah marche Ratoma dans la commune de Ratoma
Embassies and Consulates
Embassy of Algeria
City des Nations
Quartiers Kaloum BP
City: Conakry
Tel: +224 45 15 05
Fax: +224 45 15 35
Website: http://www.mae.dz/ma_fr/
Consulate of Austria
Cite Chemin de Fer, Immeuble Labe
1167 Conakry/Kaloum
Tel: +224 60 21 36 97
+224 64 20 60 10
Honorary Consulate of Belgium
Immeuble de l’Archevech
Conakry
BP 1762 Conakry
Tel: + 224 30 41.21.82
+224 30 41.28.31
Fax: +22430 45.59.77
Email: franç[email protected]
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Canadian Embassy
Descente Plage Rogbane,
Taouyah Corniche
Conakry
Tel: +224 60 236022
Fax: +224 60 236022
Website: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/africa/guinea-contact-en.asp
Embassy of Cuba in Guinea
Cite Ministerielle
Quartier Donka
Commune DIXINN
Tel: +224 46 9525
+224 46 9526
Fax: 0022 446 9528
Chinese Embassy
Donka, Cite Ministerielle
Conakry, Guinea
P.O.Box: B.P.714
Conakry
Tel: +224 414835
Fax: +224 451526
Website: http://gn.chineseembassy.org
Honorary Consulate of the Czech Rep.
Rue KA 028 (Siege OKB Agency)
Almamya,
Kaloum, Conakry B.P. 2520
Tel: +224 453799,
Fax: +224 30435342
Email: [email protected],conakry@
honorary.mzv.cz
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday:
10.00 - 12.00
Embassy of Egypt
Coleah Corniche Sud Conakry
Tel: +224 30468508
Fax: +224 30468507
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Boite Postale 193, Villa No. 12,
Cite des Nations, Conarky
Tel: +224 30413686
Fax: +224 30413816
Embassy of France
Boulevard du Commerce
BP 373 et 570 – Conakry
Tel: +224 30 47 10 00
Fax: +224 30 47 10 15 / 30 47 10 49
Email:
[email protected]
Consulate of Netherlands
Bureau 121, Novotel
Tel: +224 60 215123
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Office Hours: Mo/We and Th
from 09:00 - 12:30
Honorary Consulate of France
Boulevard du Commerce
BP 373 et 570 – Conakry
Tel: +224 30 47 10 00
Fax: +224 30 47 10 22
Email:
[email protected]
Honorary Consulate of Pakistan
Bp 4434, Quartier Sangoya Cite
Commune de Matoto,
Conakry
Tel: +224 213557
Fax: +224 213557
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Embassy of Germany
P.O. Box Auswartiges Amt, Deutsche
Botschaft Conakry, 10113
Tel: +224 41 15 06 / 45.15.08
Fax: +224 45 22 17
Website: http://www.conakry.diplo.de/
Embassy of Ghana
Building Ex-Urbaine et la Seine
BP 732
Conakry
Tel: 44-15-10
Honorary Consulate of Hungary
S/C Mako International Sarl BP. 5679
Conakry
Tel: 00224 60 59 45 05
Fax: 00224 43 19 05
Embassy of Malaysia
P.O. Box 5460 Conakry
Mafanco, Corniche Sud.
Republic of Guinea, Conakry
City: Conakry
Tel: +224 221754/00 224 62 667878
Fax: +224 451403
Website: http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/conakry
Embassy of Mali
Boîte Postale 299
Conakry
Tel: +224 30461418 / 30443303
Embassy of Palestine in Guinea
P.O. Box 1021
Conakry
Tel: +224 441132 / 413034
Fax: +224 412230
Honorary Consulate of Poland
Camayenne Donka,
Commune Dixinn BP 4023
Conakry
Tel: +224 3046 4453
[email protected]
Russian Embassy
Matam-Port. km. 9,
B.P. 329, Conakry,
Republique de Guinee
Conarky
Tel: +224 634 05 222
Fax: +224 304 65 781
Consulate of Slovakia
Rue MO 336 Quartier Yimbiya
Tannerie Commune de Matoto
B.P. 1942
Tel: +224 463452
Fax: +224 463452
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Swedish Consulate
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in
Conakry, Guinea
545, rue KA020
BP 4517 Conakry
Boulbinet
Tel: +224 13 35 12 98
Fax: +224 13 40 92 62
Email:
[email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00
a.m. to 12.00 noon
Embassy of Ukraine in Guinea
Corniche Nord
Quartier Camayenne
Commune Calum
Tel: +224 453756
Fax: +224 453795
Email: [email protected] /
[email protected]
Embassy of United States
P.O. Box 603
Transversale No. 2
Centre Administratif de Koloma
Commune de Ratoma Commune
de Ratoma Conakry
Tel: +224 65 10 40 00
Fax: +224 65 10 42 97
Website:
http://conakry.usembassy.gov/
Senegal Embassy
Conakry
PO Box 842
Tel: +224 446132 / +224-462390
Fax: +224 462834
Sierra Leonean Embassy
Belle-Vue B.P. 625 B.P. 625
Conakry
Tel: +224 464804
Fax: +224 412364
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Expatriate and Support Groups
Expat communities are usual arround the embassies and consulates. Contact your own embassy before
moving to Guinea Conakry.
Internations
www.internations.org
Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen (C.C.F.G.)
Infronf of “Liberty” cinema
B.P. 492 CONAKRY République de Guinée
Tel: +224 63 40 96 25
Groceries and Supermarkets
Alina supermarket
Almamya Conakry
Tel. +224 64 23 44 75/ 64 42 22 22/
60 42 22 22
Al batoul
Kouléwondy Conakry
Tel: + 224 63 35 55 53/ 64 97 94 60/
63 35 44 44
Al forno
Cameroun Conakry
Tel. +224 63 40 12 27/ 64 29 44 45
Supermarket Taouyah
In Ratoma area
Supermarket Bell Vue
In Miniere area
Super BoBo
In Camayenne area
Super Marché l’imperial
In Kaloun area
Supermarket Kipe
In Ratoma area
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Holidays and Festivities
Mark national and regional public holidays on your calendar. Below you will find a complete list together
with a brief explanation of historical and religious events behind the dates.
Public holiday note:
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations.
During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business
patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking.
Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.
Calendar
1st January
New Years Day
1st May
Labour Day
1 July
Prophet’s Birthday - Mouloud
27th August
Anniversary of Women’s Revolt
28th September
Referendum Day
2nd October
Republic Day
1st November
All Saints Day
22nd November
Day of 1970 Invasion
25th December
Christmas Day
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Hospitals and Medical Services
The following is a list of some of the clinics. These clinics are not endorsed or recommended by most
Embassies. And yes indeed, the following are health care facilities are used by expatriates as well.
Hospital C H U Ignce Deen
Address: La Corniche south of de
Kalume in the area of Kalume
EYE SPECIALISTS
Dr Nima Doukoure
Tel: +224 64 33 58 81
/ 60 84 33 89
Email1: [email protected]
Email2 [email protected]
HEART SPECIALIST
Dr Mamady Conde
Tel: +224 60 29 01 16
Email2:
[email protected]
Hospital C H U Donka
Address:
Dixinne Donka in the aea of Dixinne
DIABET SPECIALIST
Prof. Agregé Naby Moussa Balde
BP: 909 Conakry, République de Guinée
ANESTHESIC SPECIALIST
Dr Barry Alpha Oumar
Tel: +224 60 54 33 44 / 60 54 25 38
KIDNEY SPECIALISTS
Prof. Mamadou Bobo Diallo
Tel: +224 30 43 20 16
/ 30 46 22 68
Tel: 00224 60 29 42 05
Email2: bobo.diallo@guinea-medical.
org
PSYHIATRIC SPECIALIST
Dr Barry Mariama
CoordinationProgramme National Santé Mentale
République de Guinée
Tel: +224 60 33 00 80
Email2:
[email protected]
ORL SPECIALISTS
Dr Albert Vincent Sylla
Tel: +224 60 29 66 18
/ 64 53 72 28
Email:
[email protected]
TROPICAL DISEASES
Dr Balde Ousmane
Adresse: BP: 234 Conakry
Tel: +224 67 63 32 87
Email:
[email protected]
SURGERY SPECIALIST
Dr Zoumanigui Nicolas
Tel: +224 60 54 60 31
PEDIATRIC SERVICE
Dr Hasmiou DIA
Tel: 00224 30 01 05 04
00224 60 21 43 50
/ 64 29 28 65
Email:1 [email protected]
SKIN SPECIALIST
Prof. Agr. Cisse Mohamed
Tel: +224 62 29 25 90
Email2: mohamed.cisse@guinea-medical.
org
PEDIATRIC SURGERY SPECIALIST
Prof. Keita Mamady
Tel: +224 60 29 76 69 / 62 39 48 68
Email2:[email protected]
DENTAL SPECIALIST
Dr Diallo Oumar Raphiou
BP: 234Conakry
République de Guinée
Tel: +224 64 37 54 92
Email2:
[email protected]
Centre National d’Hémodialyse
Chef de service: Prof. Agregé KABA
Mohamed Lamine (Néphrologue)
Tel: +224 64 52 89 66 / 60 25 11 45
LEGAL MEDICINE
Dr Hassane Bah
Tel: +224 30 47 73 15
+224 60 21 25 45
/ 64 44 90 09
Email2:
[email protected]
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NEUROSURGERY SPECIALIST
Dr BeavoguiEAVOGUI Luc kezely
Tel: +224 60 20 65 90
Email2:
[email protected]
International Schools
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
American International School of Conakry
Tel: +224 62 66 15 35 / 224 62 22 01 68
http://www.iscguinea.org/
E-mail: [email protected]
The American International School of Conakry is a private, coeducational school offering an educational program from pre-kindergarten
through grade 12 for children from expatriate and host country families. The school was established in 1964. AISC operates on a
semester system. Instructional periods are 50 minutes in length, and there are 180 days of instruction in the school year which runs
from late August to mid-June.
School grounds are secure with 24 hour guard service. All classrooms, labs, and offices are air conditioned. There are 10 classrooms,
an art room, a science lab, a library, two information technology labs, and office space for administration. The library and classrooms
have computers with Internet access. Playground space includes a multi-purpose sport field and play areas.
The school follows an international curriculum from pre-kindergarten through grade 8. AISC has recently completed writing a
comprehensive curriculum and is in the process of aligning this curriculum to internationally recognized standards, namely the
AERO Standards.
Lycée Albert Camus
The school is located about 20 km from downtown and the embassy. The property, an agreement with the Agency for French Education
Abroad (AEFE), provides education from kindergarten (small section) to the terminal.
At the beginning of September 2011, the number was 758 students (135 in kindergarten, 284 primary and 339 secondary) for a staff
of 51 teachers (eight expatriates, 22résidents, 21 local staff) and management staff (including 3 expatriates).
The supervision of the French establishment is provided by the Ambassador of France. In functional terms, the Cooperation Council
and Cultural assure such coordination. It represents the administration in the various bodies of the institution: board of management,
board, commission calls, joint committees mixed.
Rates are available from the secretariat of the institution.
Contact:
French Lycée Albert Camus
BP 998 Conakry
Tel. : + 224 63 40 76 63
Site: www.lyceealbertcamus-conakry.net
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Internet Cafes
Beside the list of internet caffes, most hotels have access to Internet and Wi-Fi spots.
MouNa Groupe technologies
Boulevard du Commersse Commune
de Kalume
Tel. +224 68 340-099
www.mounainternet.net
CNS Kingo technologies
Mankepa dans la commune de
Kaloume
Cyber Kaloum du Groupe
Djouliba in kaloum
Boulevard du Commersse Commune
de Kalume
Cyber Diaoune & freres
Dixinne terrasse dans la commune de
Dixinne
Cyber JMJ in kipe
Kipe dans la commune de ratoma
Note: There are no standard
phone numbers for all internet cafes
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Museums & Historical sites
MUSEUMS
The National Museum at Conakry Displays the ethnography and prehistory of Guinea, in addition to a collection of art of the
Sacred Forest. The capital has two natural history museums, covering botany and geology. There are regional museums in Kissidougou,
Nzérékoré, Youkounkoun, Beyla and Boké.
The National Museum at Conakry (Guinea)
Tel: +224 30 45 10 66
National Museum District Municipality of Sandervalia Kaloum
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9h to 15h and 16h to 18h, Sundays and public holidays from 16h to 18h. Located in a pleasant
park with large trees were cut (except a nice cheese), it contains colonial memories. In the courtyard of the museum one can see
the balustrades decorated with pith helmets and a restaurant - bar. There are beautiful pieces (masks and musical instruments) in
all regions of Guinea. Adjacent to this room, a craft gallery, which are available in exhibition - sale of products such as: fabrics and
traditional costumes, wooden statues, etc ...
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Parks
In approximate order of importance in terms of wildlife resources, below are some of the main functioning
parks, all with access and accommodation:
Conakry is located on Tombo Island and Kaloum Peninsula in the Atlantic coast of Guinea.
The roads in Conakry are often shaded by beautiful mangrove and coconut palm trees. The
centre of the city is located at the end of the Kaloum Peninsula and the main road is called
Avenue de la Republique. The business centre of Guinea, Conakry has many nightclubs
with live music and dancing. The colorful markets are best places for shopping in Conakry.
Sightseeing in Conakry is a pleasure, as there are several attractions within a short walking
distance. The National Museum in Conakry is one of the best museums in Guinea. It has a
good collection of traditional Guinean items like masks, statues and musical instruments.
The museum has a free entrance. A popular attraction, the Palace of the OAU is used as the
office of the Guinean President. Conakry Grand Mosque and St. Mary’s Cathedral built in
the 1930s are also worth visiting.
Nearby sights. The magnificent Soumba waterfalls and Mount Kaukoulima are located in the nearby town of Dubreeka only
within a short drive from Conakry. The area is rich in Guinean flora and fauna and offers good opportunities for trekking. Conakry’s
botanical garden has magnificent towering tropical trees and exhibits the typical Guinean fauna. There are also several beautiful
beaches around Conakry.
Iles des Los is an island group and Guinea’s tropical paradise, located south of the capital. The islands can be visited by a short boat
ride from Conakry. The three main islands are named Tamara, Kassa and Roume but there are several smaller islands nearby. Once
the headquarters for slave trading, Roume island is famous for Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island. The islands are a
popular tourist attraction with green forests and wonderful white-sand beaches.
Jardin 2 October
Situated in the heart of the city in the commune of kaloum Le jardin 2 October was used to be a centre of entertainment for
children, but today is a lush Park with a hotel airs games, picnik and become the focal point of social life in Conakry. Its name is
the date that corresponds to the independence of Guinea
La fondisse our foundation KSC
These parks and gardens are accessible to the public for recreation, but some are also available for private function such as marriage,
conferences, and anniversaries or to read
The Seaside
The coastline has a variety of sandy beaches, mangroves, bird sanctuaries.
Two main sets of tracks can contribute greatly to its development: the beaches of the Iles de Loos and beaches of Boffa.
Islands of Loos or Iles de Loos: They form an archipelago of five islands on which there are the beaches of Room and Sorro with
their fine white sand.
Bel Air Beach: Located about 225 km from Conakry in Boffa Prefecture, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches of the
West African coast. Accessible both by road or by sea, Bel Air held on 7 (Seven) km, a silvery white sand, lined with coconut trees,
which is an ideal setting for lounging meting, recreation and other water sports.
Besides these two large groups, there are also beaches of Sogbané (always Boffa), and beaches of Lambanyi and Rogbané in Conakry .
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Pharmacies
No pharmacy is open 24/24. The standard opening hours of the week are: Monday to Saturday from 8h
to 20h. Sundays and public holidays from 8h to 16h for some pharmacies only.
Local pharmacies with good quality control include:
Pharmacie Conseil
Tel: +224-64-27-11-49
Pharmacie Manquepas
Tel: +224-60-21-89-80 / +224-64-21-89-80
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Police Stations
Anti criminal Brigade
BAC1 Kapororail
Tel: +224 60 25 81 59 / 62 66 49 21
BAC2 Nongo
Tel: +224 60 25 81 60 / 62 66 49 22
BAC3 Matoto
Tel: +224 60 25 81 62 / 62 66 49 23
BAC4 Entag
Tel: +224 60 25 81 63 / 62 66 49 24
Escadron Mobile Kaloum
Tel: +224 30 45 50 23
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Postal Services
The standard opening hours for post offices are 8:30am-4:00pm Mondays-Fridays.
Guinean Post Office OPG
Adresse : Almamiya kaloum
BP : 2984
Tel : +224 30 411-335/30 453-401
Fax : +224 30 414-045
E-mail [email protected]
DHL
Adresse : Residance 2000 coleyah
BP: 3510
Tel : +224 64404501/64400010/62350087/63354761
Web : www.dhl.com
Public Transportation
The public transport is not reliable. City taxis are organizing but buses and the train are virtually
non-existent.
Bus: The government bus company, Sogetrac, operates services from Conakry to most other towns.
Taxi: These are available, although fares should be negotiated in advance. Bush taxis usually cover smaller distances than buses
and can take up to seven passengers.
Air: Domestic flights are available, a couple of times a week, between Conakry, Boké, Kissidougou, Kankan, Siguiri, Labé and
Koudara. Schedules change regularly.
Rail: There is a limited and slow rail service between Conakry, Kindia and Kankan.
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Pubs & Clubs
The following pubs and clubs are popular with expatriates:
Atlantis Bar
Riviera Royal Hôtel
Albatros
Dabondi – Matam
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Coléah Domino – Matam
Moulin Rouge
Coléah Cité Douane - Matam
La Castille
Chez Baba city center (area Sans fil)
Taouyah – Ratoma
Taly
Taouyah Ratoma
MLS
Tel: +224 65 88 88 11
A côté du cinéma Liberté
Le Boomrang
Kipé – Ratoma
Queens
Kipé – Ratoma
Taady Club : Nongo - Ratoma
Tel: +224 30 42.00.86
Fax: +224 30 42.00.85
[email protected]
http://www.hoteltaadyclub.com
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Religious Associations
There is no official English-speaking religious groups.
There is no official English-speaking religious groups. Only some small splinter groups run by Nigerians and religious sects are
considered more or less visible in some parts of the city.
Officially, Islam and Christianity (Roman Catholic and Anglican) are mainly performed in French and local languages in
mosques and churches. The reference is the great mosque Faisal Mosque in the district Dixinn Donka Commune and the
church is the great Catholic cathedral in downtown area Boulbinet face up martyrs Kaloum commune.
Catholic Diocese of Kankan
Archeveche, B.P. 2016
Conakry GN
Tel/Fax: +224 4391957
Roman Rite
Primary Language: French
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Restaurants
Le Rocher
Sandervalia – Kaloum
Tel: +224 41.37.04 / 43.55.55 /
60.55.98.77
Fax : +224 43.36.37
Petit Bateau
Coronthie – Kaloum
Tel: +224 63.40.61.05
/ 06.40.62.75
[email protected]
http://www.hotelpetitbateau.net/
Boulbinet
Kaloum
Tel: +224 60.22.21.33
[email protected]
Grand hôtel de Conakry
Cité chemin de Fer
Tel: +224 30 43.53.47
/30 43.53.35
[email protected]
Chez Prince
Corniche Nord Lambanyi
Tel: +224 63.40.85.07/63.40.86.2
4/60.21.10.13
Le Village
Route Niger Coléah
Tel: +224 60.57.19.18
La Gentil hommière
Centre Ville Almamya - kaloum
Tel: +224 60.33.90.23
Africana
Centre Ville Sandervalia - kaloum
Tel: +224 30
41.35.18/60.26.18.81
Le Belvédère
Dixinn – Port à bois
Tel: +224 60 43 25 26
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Le Wafou
Ratoma
Tel: +224 60 22 37 17
Jardin de Chine
Camayenne - Dixinn
Tel: +224 62.66.66.28/60.37.61.92
Le Damier
Centre Ville – Marché Niger
Pâtisserie / Restaurant / Traiteur
Tel: +224 30 41.17.86
Fax: +224 30 45.36.33
[email protected]
Shanghai
Près de l’école primaire de Almamya Kaloum
Tel: +224 62.66.30.23/45.18.19
Le Refuge
Sandervalia Corniche - kaloum
Tel: +224 60.33.15.34
Le Cèdre
7è Avenue Almamya- kaloum
Spécialités françaises et libanaises
Tel: +224 41.44.73
L’Anberge du Palais
Centre Ville 3è Avenue Boulbinet kaloum
Spécialités africaines et européennes
Tel: +224 43.05.45
La Casa Bella
Corniche Nord - Taouyah
Tel: +224 63.35.39.30/60.21.77.55/
62.66.24.66
Le Conakry
Boulbinet rue KA020 (à 300m du
Novotel)
Spécialités françaises et régionales
Tel: +224 3041.26.82/62.67.44.45
Chez Lyne
Koulewondy Rue KA 026 - kaloum
Tel: +224 60.26.01.00
Hanoi
Corniche Sud Coléah - Matam
Tel: +224 60.25.34.79/60.55.23.71
SAN Remo (pizzeria) :
Ratoma
Tel: +224 63.35.26.67
Chez CLaude
Coyah
Tel: +224 60.22.93.28
Taj Mahal
Camayenne - Dixinn
Novotel
Grand Hôtel de l’Indépendance
Boulbinet – Kaloum
Tel: +224 30 41.50.21 / 30 41.46.81
Fax: +224 30 41.45.29 –
[email protected]
http://www.accorhotels.com/ et
http://www.novotel.com/
Hôtel Camayenne
Camayenne - Dixinn
Tel: +224 30 46.94.67 / 68
[email protected]
http://www.camayenne.net/
Riviera Royal
Tombo – Kaloum
Tel: +224 64 22 33 01 /02/ 03
http://www.rivieraroyalhotel.com/
Riviera Taouya
Taouyah – Ratoma
Tel: +224 64 22 33 04 /05
http://www.rivieraroyalhotel.com
Mariador Palace Ratoma
Tel: +224 62.66.49.14 / 15.16.17
60.23.47.28 / 60.26.02.32
Site http://www.hotelsmariador.com/
Grand hôtel de Conakry
Cité chemin de Fer
Tel: +224 30 43.53.47 /30 43.53.35
[email protected]
Le Rocher
Sandervalia – Kaloum
Tel: +224 41.37.04 / 43.55.55
60.55.98.77
Fax: 00224 43.36.37
[email protected]
Sacha hôtel
Boulbinet – Conakry
Tel: +224 60 48 48 48
14 chambres - restaurant
Petit Bateau
Coronthie – Kaloum
Tel: +224 63.40.61.05 / 06.40.62.75
[email protected]
http://www.hotelpetitbateau.net/
Galaxie
Tel: +224 60.22.21.33
Courriel : [email protected]
12 chambres - cuisine internationale
Novotel
Grand Hôtel de l’Indépendance :
Tel: +224 30 41.50.21 / 30 41.46.81
Fax: 30 41.45.29 –
[email protected]
http://www.accorhotels.com/
http://www.novotel.com/
Riviera Royal
Tombo – Kaloum
Tel: +224 64 22 33 01 /02/ 03
Site : http://www.rivieraroyalhotel.
com/
Cuisine Internationale et orientale
Riviera Taouyah
Taouyah – Ratoma
Tel: +224 64 22 33 04 /05
http://www.rivieraroyalhotel.com/
Cuisine Internationale et orientale
Hôtel Camayenne
Camayenne - Dixinn
Tel: +224 30 46.94.67 / 68
Courriel : [email protected]
Sites http://www.camayenne.net/
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Shopping
Most of the banks and many bureaux de change can be found along Cairo Road.
Although department stores in the major cities are poorly stocked, local markets sell a unique display of goods. Special purchases
include brightly coloured, distinctive Guinean clothes, woodcarvings, leather rugs in bold black-and-white designs, skins, locallyproduced records, calabashes and jewellery. Gueckedou is well known for its enormous market where travellers can buy absolutely
anything.
The Centre d’Appui à l’Autopromotion Féminine women’s cooperative outlet has a huge selection of interesting tie-dyed cloth.
The numerous vendors opposite Hôtel Camayenne sell all the usual crafts while the shops around the CAAF have a smaller selection
but higher quality. In general, it’s better to buy baskets, textiles and other crafts upcountry, as quality is as good or better and prices
are lower. Several woodcarving shops are found around town.
Marché Madina is one of West Africa’s largest markets and there is little you can’t find here, including some talented thieves.
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Sport & Leisure
Most of the gym studios are located inside the luxury hotels.
POPULAR SPORTING CENTERS
28 September Stadium
Dixinne
SWIMMING CLUBS
Novotel
Mission Stadium
Kaloum
Boulbinet
Kaloum
Coleah Stadium
In Coleah
Hôtel Camayenne
Camayenne - Dixinn
Golf clubs
Novotel – Grand Hôtel de l’Indépendance
Riviera Royal
Tombo – Kaloum
Boulbinet
Kaloum
Mariador Palace
Ratoma
TENNIS CLUBS
Novotel
Marocana
Dixinne
Boulbinet
Kaloum
Hôtel Camayenne
Camayenne - Dixinn
Riviera Royal
Tombo – Kaloum
Mariador Palace
Ratoma
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Useful numbers
Areeba - 111 ( call center )
or +224 62222111
Sotelgui - 1313 ( call center )
Cellcom - 111 ( call center )
+224 65111111
Orange - 6277 ( call center )
+224 62770000 BO 437
TEL 30451016
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Utilities numbers
ELECTRICITE DE GUINEE EDG
Address Immeuble cherif Diallo :
boulevard Diallo Teli
BP 1463
Tel +224 30441856
GAS
Total Guinee
Adress koulewondy conakry
BP: 306
Tel: +224 30413278
WATER
Société Des Eaux De Guinée SEG
BP 150 conakry
Sotelgui
commune de kalum
BP 2066
Tel: + 224 60214099
Cellcom
Cellcom Guinee SA Immeuble WAQ BID Almamiya
commune de kalum
Tel: +224 65 100 100
Service Clientele: +224 65 111 111
Orange
Commune de kalume
BP 4549
Tel: +224 62791010/ 62351010
TELEPHONE
Areeba Almamiya commune de kalum
BP 3237
Tel: +224 64222222/64222111
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Frequently Asked Questions
HOUSING
1. What can I expect to find in an unfurnished, a semi-furnished or a furnished
property? ........................................................................................................37
2. What sort of flexibility will I have to negotiate rent or furnishings? ........37
3. How many properties will I be shown? ....................................................37
4. How can i secure a property i choose? .............................................................37
5. What costs are involved in renting a property? ................................................37
6. What expenses should i expect to pay? ............................................................37
7. What is the process flow to rent a property? ....................................................37
8. What chance to i have of receiving my full deposit back when i leave the
property?..........................................................................................................38
9. What responsability do i have as a tenant towards maintenance of the property?38
10. Can i make alterations to the property? ...........................................................38
11. What if i need to terminate the lease early?.......................................................38
UTILITIES & TELEPHONE
12. What utility expenses will I have to pay? .........................................................39
13. How are these accounts charged? ....................................................................39
14. Will I be able to get Satellite TV? ....................................................................39
15. What documents do I need to install a Telephone Line? .................................39
16. How long will I have to wait for my telephone? ..............................................39
17. How will I be billed? .......................................................................................39
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Frequently Asked Questions
DRIVING
18. Is my licence valid in Guinea? ....................................................................40
19. For how long can i drive my own car in Guinea?.............................................40
20. Can i buy a car in Guinea?................................................................................40
SAFETY CONCERNS
21. How can i assure the security of my own family?.............................................40
22. Are there any precautions a foreigner must take?.............................................40
HEALTH CONCERNS
23. Do i have to be vaccinated before arriving to Guinea? .....................................40
24. Are there any precautions a foreigner must take?.............................................40
ABOUT EMC Network
25. Why should I choose EMC Network?...........................................................41
26. Does EMC Network receive/sollicit/take/third party commissions?..................41
FOR CORPORATE
27. How does EMC Network assist with Immigration? ..........................................42
28. How can determine a realistic Housing Budget for Transferees?.......................42
29. Can the contract be signed in the name of a foreign company? .......................42
30. Is it necessary to be present to apply for documents?........................................42
31. How can we guarantee all Transferees will receive the same standard
of service? (staff relocating to main cities versus more rural areas?) .......43
32. How does EMC Network handle Group Moves? ............................................43
33. What ongoing support is provided for Transferees and their families? ...43
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Housing FAQ
1. What can I expect to find in an unfurnished, a semi-furnished or a furnished property?
Unfurnished properties will usually have nothing although they may have a built-in kitchen, in some cases built-in wardrobes and necessary
electro domestics.
Semi-furnished properties will have kitchen furniture, beds, maybe table and chairs, a wardrobes plus electro domestics.
Fully furnished property will be fully equipped for living.
2. What sort of flexibility will I have to negotiate rent or furnishings?
Some flexibility does exist but this depends on the Landlord in question, and any additional furnishings included in the property will lead to
raise in rental fee.
3. How many properties will I be shown?
This depends on the Relocation Package you have; EMC Network’ Basic Package includes 8 properties and Executive Packages include 15
properties. You will be told at the outset how many properties you will be shown or how much time you have available to do the house hunting.
The properties provided will be as close to your ‘Needs Analysis’ description as possible according to what is available on the market at the time..
4. How can I secure a property that I choose?
Once a property has been identified, negotiation takes place and a contract is drawn up. It is not common practice to make a pre-lease
agreement.
5. What costs are involved in renting a property?
Real estate fee: 1 month rent
Security deposit: 3 months rent
Contract registration: the tenant has to register the contract at Direction Nationale des Impost and pay 2% of the total rental amount.
First payment: usually of 3 months
6. What other expenses should I expect to pay?
Utilities are charged according to consumption.
In compounds, a service or condo charge will be added to rental fee to cover services such as generator, maintenance of common area,
security etc.
7. What is the process flow to rent a property?
Once a suitable property is identified, the lease contract is drawn up, negotiated and is signed by both parties. Payment is made.
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8. What chance do I have of receiving my full deposit back when I leave the property?
As long as the property is returned in good condition, all bills are paid and lease contract terms respected, there is usually no issue in obtaining
refund of security deposit in cases in which it has been paid.
9. What responsibility do I have as a tenant towards maintenance of the property?
Landlord is responsible for major maintenance and usually for all external maintenance. It will be specified in the lease contract what is the
responsibility of the tenant.
10. Can I make any alterations to the property?
Only with written permission of the Landlord.
11. What if I need to terminate the lease early?
It is not usually possible to include a break clause and it is not likely that any monies paid up front would be refunded should the tenant have
to vacate early.
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Utilities & Telephone FAQ
12. What utility expenses will I have to pay?
All Utilities are to be paid by the tenant according to consumption: Electricity, Water and additional services such as Internet, Satellite TV
and landline telephone calls. Gas is available bottled only.
13. How are these accounts charged?
Utility contracts is usually remain in the name of the landlord , but the bills are deliver to the tenant and paid by him.
14. Will I be able to get Satellite TV?
Yes this is available.
15. What documents do I need to install a Telephone Line?
Usually the properties have a landline already in the property. The landlord and tenant are to report to the relevant office to change the name
of the telephone contract. The documents required from the tenant are: the photocopies of his passport or ID card , Residency Permit (or
residence card) and a caution.
16. How long will I have to wait for my telephone?
Usually is imediate.
17. How will I be billed?
Bills arrive monthly to the property address and can be paid by bank transfer or by cheque made out to the supplier.
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Driving FAQ
18. Is my licence valid in Guinea?
Foreigners require an International license, this can be used for 6 months and thereafter a local license must be obtained.
19. For how long can I drive my own car in Guinea?
A foreign vehicle can be imported through customs. Foreign plates can be used for up to a month after arrival into the country.
20. Can I buy a car in Guinea?
A foreigner can purchase a vehicle provided he has valid immigration documents.
Safety Concerns
21. How can I ensure the security of my family?
24 hour security is advisable – this generally must be sourced by the tennant General safety precautions should be taken.
22. Are there any precautions a foreigner must take?
General precautions such as not entering certain areas of the city and being aware not to make an open display of wealth due to petty theft
and crime.
Health Concerns
23. Do I have to be vaccinated before arriving to Guinea?
It’s mandatory to be vaccinated before your arrival to Guinea; malaria ,yellow fever and typhoid fever have high health risks for foreigners.
24. Are there any precautions a foreigner must take?
Foreigners have to be vaccinated and take a malaria precaution.
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ABOUT EMC
25. Why should I choose EMC Network?
- ISO certified company (ISO 9001:2000).
- Extensive rapidly growing client list.
- Exclusive partner/representative of many Global Relocation Service Providers.
- Exclusive representative of many International Law and Immigration Firms.
- Founded and managed by expatriates with first hand relocation experience.
- Quality control guarantee: Head Office directs all relocations and immigrations in every destination.
- All staff required to attend on-going training sessions and workshops to keep updated as to global mobility needs.
- No language barriers - Assistance provided in all major European languages and many others.
- Corporate consultation with EMC Network’ Representatives at location of choice.
- EMC Network own ‘Resource Guides’ providing a wealth of everyday information for expatlife in destination city.
- Comprehensive FAQs for each country serviced.
- Red Alert List to prepare for the specific challenges of each destination.
- Extra ‘Safety’ section in Resource Guides for countries posing specific security threats.
- 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Transferees throughout the duration of the relocation.
- Complimentary 3-month Helpline.
26. Does EMC Network receive/take/solicit/third party commissions?
As a member of EuRA (European Relocation Association) we abide by their charter and do not accept third party commissions from Real
Estate Agents, International Schools, Removal Companies or others. This ensures the Transferee a completely unbiased choice of what is
available on the market in every category.
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For corporate FAQ
27. How does EMC Network assist with Immigration?
EMC Network will prepare all the necessary paperwork, email it to the company and direct as to how the various documents are to be printed out and signed.
We will send one of our Local Counsellors with Power of Attorney to act on behalf of the individual and company.
When the Transferee has to be present to apply for a document, he will be accompanied by our Local Counsellor.
28. How can we determine a realistic Housing Budget for Transferees?
During EMC Network’ initial teleconference with the client we go through an in-depth ‘Needs Analysis’ which can include Housing Budget variables for the Destination City.
EMC Network will work with the Company to ensure the workforce locate properties of a suitable standard within the parameters set by corporate policy.
29. Can the contract be signed in the name of a foreign Company?
Yes, lease contracts can be signed in the name of foreign companies – the Transferee who will occupy the property will be
named on the lease agreement.
30. Is it necessary for the Transferee to be present to apply for documents?
At times, yes; you will be advised when we can apply with Power of Attorney and for instances where this is not possible the
Transferee and family will be accompanied by one of our Local Counsellors.
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31. How can we guarantee all Transferees will receive the same standard of service?
(staff relocating to main cities versus more rural areas?)
All Local Counsellors are really ‘local’ to the area where they assist Transferees. They are selected for their good knowledge of
their city area. All Local Counsellors are trained by EMC Network to follow our set pattern of delivering services using an inhouse ‘Training and Operations Manual’. All Local Counsellors are closely directed by Office Coordinators, ensuring a consistent
standard of service is delivered.
32. How does EMC Network handle Group Moves?
All relocations are handled by the same system of centralization. When required, we arrange for a member of our office team
to go to the location of a group move to be an in-house Coordinator, working from the Client Company’s premises as a point
of reference for HR, Transferees and their families. In main centres we have several Local Counsellors.
33. What ongoing support is provided for Transferees and their families?
EMC Network aim to equip your workforce to settle into their new environment as soon as possible.
Upon arrival they are presented with a local Information Pack. They are given access to our on-line City Specific Resource Guides
that provide general local information as well as specific local information once a suitable property has been located.
We have a 24-hour Emergency Helpline throughout the duration of the relocation.
We provide a 90-day complimentary phone line that can be extended throughout the duration of the assignment.
Our aim is to teach the Transferee how to live in his new city and to equip him to be as independent as possible.
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EMC Network
Milano
Via T. da Cazzaniga 9/6
20121 Milano, Italy
Roma
Via Camerata Picena no 385
00138 Roma, Italy
Chiasso
Corso San Gottardo 14
6830 Chiasso - Canton Ticino (Lugano), Switzerland

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