G77 Summit 2020 venue Uganda Kampala
We in Uganda, are very excited about hosting the G77 Summit 2020, also referred to as the 3rd South Summit Uganda. It is the first time that the G77 summit is being held in Africa, and we couldn’t be prouder that Uganda was chosen as the host destination.
G77 Summit 2020 Venue
The G77 Summit venue is at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, 45 minutes away from the Kampala City Centre.
When is the 3rd South Summit being held?
The G77 Summit (3rd South Summit) will be held on 17th – 19th April 2020 in Kampala, Uganda.
What is the theme for the G77 (3rd South Summit) this year?
History:
The Group of 77 (G-77) was established on 15 June 1964 by 77 developing countries – signatories of the “Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Developing Countries” issued at the end of the first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.
Although the members of the G-77 have increased to 135 countries, the original name was retained due to its historic significance. As the largest coalition of developing countries in the United Nations, the Group of 77 is a way for the countries to promote their economic interests.
The South Summit is the supreme decision-making body of the Group of 77. The First and the second south summits were held in Havana, Cuba, on 10 – 14 April 2000 and in Doha, Qatar, on 12 – 16 June 2005, respectively. In accordance with the principle of geographical rotation, the Third South Summit will be held in Africa, in Kampala, Uganda, on 17 – 19 April 2020. An interesting fact is that the third south summit was to be held in Libya in 2010, but the war that toppled it’s longest serving President, Col Muammar Gaddafi, meant the summit could not be held as planned.
Purpose:
Ambassador Zakaria Fellah, the senior advisor for communication and outreach at the G77 secretariat in New York said their organisation brings together countries with large economies like India and China and those with emerging economies like many African Countries.
Fellah said that they are a powerful coalition with a purpose of channelling their power into one single message so that their agenda is not dismissed by others. He added that speaking as a group has compelled United Nations to take into serious account the developing countries’ agenda, which may not have been the case, were it to be left to individual countries.
“When we negotiate with the UN as a team, it gives us more leverage to impose our views on those nations which think that they can do without us. We want them to be our partners on equal terms,” Fellah said.
Who will be attending?
Many heads of state with their delegations and other participants from 135 countries will be flying to Kampala to attend this high-level meeting. It is estimated that approximately 2000 delegates will be attending the summit and there may be over 4000 participants.
There will be approximately 50 exhibitors.
Programme
What will the programme at the G77 summit be?
16th April 2020:
Arrival of the Heads of States/Delegations/Spouses
Reception Dinner for Delegates: Hosted by Hon. Sam Kutesa (Lake Victoria Serena Hotel)
17th April 2020:
Opening Ceremony of the 3rd South Summit (Lakeside Marquee, Speke Resort Munyonyo)
Working Luncheon for Heads of Delegations (Speke Resort Munyonyo)
Dinner for Heads of Delegations and Spouses: Hosted by the President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and the First Lady, Hon. Janet Museveni (Speke Resort Munyonyo)
18th April 2020:
Plenary Session (Speke Ballroom)
Working Luncheon for Heads of Delegations (Speke Resort Munyonyo)
Plenary Session (Speke Ballroom)
19th April 2020
Plenary Session (Speke Ballroom)
Closing Ceremony (Speke Resort Munyonyo)
20th April 2020
Departure of Heads of State and Delegations
Where can I stay during the G77 Summit?
As the venue for the G77 Summit is Speke Resort Munyonyo, that would be the best place to stay. However, given the large number of delegates attending, do not be surprised to find that the rooms have already been booked out at inflated prices.
Your next best bet is to stay in Kampala, 45 minutes from the venue. Here are our two recommendations for our hotels based in the heart of the Kampala city at very affordable rates.
Prestige Hotel Suites
Plot 9 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero – located between the French and Danish embassies)
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/VSLNu2ERJd
Email us: info@prestigehotelsuites.com
Call us: +256717820100
| Room Type | Description | Occupancy |
Rate per night per room |
| Executive Suite | One Bedroom Suite | 1 person | $85 |
| Executive Suite | One Bedroom Suite | 2 persons | $105 |
| Twin Suite | Two Bedroom Suite | 2 persons | $130 |
| Twin Suite | Two Bedroom Suite | 3 persons | $150 |
| Twin Suite | Two Bedroom Suite | 4 persons | $180 |
Pictures
Here is a link to pictures of our hotel:
https://prestigehotelsuites.
Facilities
Fast and free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
Swimming Pool/Pool Terrace
Bar/Lounge
A/C rooms
Meeting Room (10 persons)
Conferencing and Business services (Printing, Scanning, Photocopying, Projector, Flip Chart, PA system, Stationery)
Laundry services
24 hour reception
Daily Cleaning Service
Ample Parking
Taxi Service
Complimentary Tea/Coffee facilities
Why us?
Very centrally located, Happy and Friendly Staff, Clean Rooms, Spacious Rooms compared to other hotels in Central Kampala i.e we have Suites (not just a room), Great Customer Service!
Will this event be affected by the Corona Virus?
We cannot be sure. To date, there has been no case of the Corona Virus in Uganda. It is worth noting that China is one of the G77 countries and a lot of delegates were supposed to attend this event.
After the lock-down in China due to the Corona Virus, it’s very possible that several chinese delegates will not be attending. It is not certain whether there will be a ban on any travellers coming from China for this summit or whether there will be heightened security/infectious disease unit measures at the airport.
Our advice, regardless of who is visiting, would be to take precautionary measures:
Wash your hands with soap and water regularly during the day
Stay away from anyone who exhibits cough/flu symptoms
Do not touch your face, eyes or mouth before washing your hands
Wear a surgical mask to avoid catching the virus
Wear gloves where possible and avoid shaking hands
Sight-seeing during your visit to Uganda for the G77 Summit
Why not book an entire week since you are visiting Uganda to discover what Uganda is about. Located on the Equator, Uganda boasts a variety of flora and fauna as well as wildlife.
Uganda’s mountain gorillas are world-renowned and are slowly growing in numbers now, but were on the brink of extinction. These mountain gorillas can only be found in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.
Uganda’s national parks are home to the big 5, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard and rhino. While on safari, you can also explore some of Uganda’s beautiful waterfalls such as Murchision falls.
This is also an opportunity for you to explore the culture of Kampala. Mingle with the people in Uganda and appreciate all the similarities and differences.
If you visiting from an European country, you probably will be delighted to find the temperature of Uganda is anywhere between 28-32 degrees Celsius all year round. Bask in the sun at the beach or even at our hotel, after taking a dip in the pool.
For places to visit in Kampala, during your stay with us, consider these options:
The Top 5 Tour: Click to view our top 5 picks
Feel free to get in touch with us if you would like to book a room with us. We look forward to welcoming you to Uganda during the G77 (Third South Summit) in Kampala, Uganda.