WEBINAR: Strengthening Road Safety Lead Agencies in Africa
Road traffic fatalities and injuries are a global concern and a significant development challenge for low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa. The cost of road traffic crashes in Africa was estimated at US$128 billion in 2016, equivalent to 9 percent of the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP).
WEBINAR: Improving Road Safety & Traffic Management in African Cities
In partnership with the FIA Foundation, the Africa Transport Policy Program hosted a webinar to present concrete urban mobility, road safety, and traffic management guidance that will help city administrators, development practitioners, and their partners address the safety, accessibility, and mobility challenges faced by cities in Africa.
The African Union Commission hosts the 2nd General Assembly of the African Road Safety Observatory Online
The African Road Safety Observatory (ARSO) is one of the main achievements of the African Road Safety Agenda over the 2011-2020 decade. The objective of ARSO is to foster national, international and continental cooperation to generate a robust body of road safety data, to influence public policies and enable countries to address global and African roads safety challenges. SSATP has been providing the necessary technical and financial assistance together with other partners (FIA, ITF, WB, WHO, EU, etc.).
