The results of the Enquiry Missions are compiled in a report that is reviewed by the BIE Executive Committee, which forwards the projects it finds viable to the General Assembly. The planned accommodation facilities for visitors and staff The number of expected visits and visitor profiles The expected number of participants and the nature of participation The development and post-use plans for the Expo site The planned content of the Expo in terms of pavilions and programming The location of the proposed Expo site, and the city and region The communications strategy to promote the Expo The legislative, organisation, operational and financial measures taken by relevant authorities, including support for developing countries The level of support for the Expo among citizens, special interest groups, political groups and businesses The overall objectives and anticipated results of the Expo The proposed theme of the Expo and the development of the theme The proposed opening dates of the Expo (maximum 6 months)
These Enquiry Missions assess the feasibility and viability of the Expo project, the political and social climate of the candidate country and city and the support of relevant parties (government, local authorities and citizens) for the project. They are composed of one of the Vice Presidents of the BIE, one or more Delegates of BIE Member States or experts, as well as the BIE Secretary General. These candidature dossiers are used as the basis for the work of BIE Enquiry Missions that are carried out in candidate countries.Įnquiry Missions are organised in each candidate country. After the six-month candidature phase, all candidates enter the project examination phase during which they present a detailed candidature dossier based on defined specifications.