{"id":8265,"date":"2026-05-05T09:23:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.temp.irap-dev.org\/?page_id=8265"},"modified":"2026-05-20T15:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:22:13","slug":"rap-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/irap.org\/fr\/where-we-work\/rap-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"RAP in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n    <section  class=\"page-header-block relative overflow-hidden min-h-[calc(50svh-84px)] md:min-h-[calc(100svh-84px)] bg-white\">\n\n                    <!-- Background Image -->\n            <div class=\"absolute inset-0 w-full h-full z-0\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dreamstimelarge_60192065-1-scaled.jpg\"\n                    alt=\"\"\n                    class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"\n                    fetchpriority=\"high\"\n                >\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- 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\">\n                            <h2 class=\"anim text-asphalt  text-left mb-6\">\n                    iRAP Partner Impact in Africa                <\/h2>\n            \n                            <!-- Single Column Layout -->\n                                    <div class=\"anim text-asphalt prose prose-lg text-left \">\n                        <p>iRAP is working with local partners to help not only save lives on African roads, but also promote healthy and sustainable forms of mobility such as walking and cycling, including through the use of Star Rating for Schools and Star Rating for Designs for safer school journeys and road designs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Achieving Target 4 by 2030 in Africa stands to save over 98,000 lives a year and 56 million deaths and serious injuries over 20 years, with an economic benefit of US$52.4 billion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8266 size-large alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.temp.irap-dev.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Africa-snapshot-1024x181.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Africa-snapshot-1024x181.png 1024w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Africa-snapshot-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Africa-snapshot-768x136.png 768w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Africa-snapshot.png 1075w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"anim\">\n                    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 mt-8 justify-start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.irap.org\/Key-documents\/iRAP_in_Africa_brochure.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2\" target=\"_self\">Download the iRAP in Africa brochure<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-5 w-5 -rotate-45 translate-x-0.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.293 3.293a1 1 0 011.414 0l6 6a1 1 0 010 1.414l-6 6a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L14.586 11H3a1 1 0 110-2h11.586l-4.293-4.293a1 1 0 010-1.414z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/library\/?interactive_report_category%5B%5D=case-studies-of-success#library\" class=\"btn btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2\" target=\"_self\">Case studies of success from Africa and worldwide<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-5 w-5 -rotate-45 translate-x-0.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.293 3.293a1 1 0 011.414 0l6 6a1 1 0 010 1.414l-6 6a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L14.586 11H3a1 1 0 110-2h11.586l-4.293-4.293a1 1 0 010-1.414z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section  class=\"text-editor-block section-pt-sm section-pb-sm bg-white\">\n        <div class=\"container \">\n                            <h2 class=\"anim text-asphalt  text-left mb-6\">\n                    Strategic Projects Driving Road Safety Data and Innovation                <\/h2>\n            \n                            <!-- Single Column Layout -->\n                                    <div class=\"anim text-asphalt prose prose-lg text-left \">\n                        <p>Showcasing a selecting of major projects that have occurred or are still active in Africa over time. Led by various partners in Africa.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-11\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-11 tablepress-responsive tablepress-responsive-stack-headers tablepress-responsive-stack-phone\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NigeriaRAP_Logo_Full-Colour_RGB-3.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8843\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2025 &#8211; the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and iRAP signed a license agreement officially launching NigeriaRAP, the country\u2019s first national Road Assessment Programme.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe next phase will see FRSC and the team from Kwapda\u2019s Road Safety Demand (KRSD) establish a NigeriaRAP Steering Committee, expand SR4S based on six schools already assessed, and initiate training on Safer Road Engineering (SRE) and SR4S before commencing ground activities.<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/nigeriarap-launches-at-ircvac-2025\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SnRAP_Logo_Full-Colour_RGB.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8845\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p><span>2025 &#8211; iRAP, the National Road Safety Agency (ANASER and the Steering Committee of the Ten Steps Senegal Project announced the launch of SnRAP in Dakar, the Senegal Road Assessment Programme to eliminate high-risk roads.<br \/><br \/>The SnRAP programme will be led by ANASER, supported by iRAP and members of the Ten Step Plan Project steering committee, all working together to guide its development.<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/senegal-road-assessment-programme-launched-to-save-lives\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ten-Step-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"70\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3746\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2023 &#8211; J<span data-contrast=\"auto\">ointly funded by the United Nations Road Safety Fund (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unece.org\/un-road-safety-fund\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">UNRSF<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukaiddirect.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">UKAid<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), through the Global Road Safety Facility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadsafetyfacility.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GRSF<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) of the World Bank.<br \/><br \/>\nThe 30-month Tanzania Ten Step Plan pilot project has built sustainable institutional capacity for safer roads, as well as impact and partnerships to save lives and reduce serious injuries resulting from road crashes.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/world-first-ten-steps-project-celebrates-success-in-tanzania\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TanRAP_Logo_Full-Colour_RGB.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10138\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p><span>2022- TanRAP, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.irap.org\/CRM\/Africa\/Tanzania\/TanRAP_Brochure.pdf\">Tanzanian Road Assessment Programme<\/a><span>, was launched in Dar es Salaam to eliminate high-risk roads and curb the more than 16,000 people who die on the country\u2019s roads annually.<br \/><br \/>Through TanRAP, the Ten Step Project will grow the length of existing roads and designs assessed to more than 10,000 km by March 2023 building on the more than USD$1 billion of road infrastructure investment already made safer through iRAP assessments.<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.irap.org\/CRM\/Africa\/Tanzania\/TanRAP_Brochure.pdf\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SARAP_Logo_Full-Colour_RGB.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8844\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p><span>2024- SARAP programme activity has assessed 42,751 km of roads and designs, and 81 schools. <br \/><br \/>\nTwo significant road safety projects funded by Anglo American Foundation have begun in Limpopo Province, South Africa involving local capacity building and the assessment of 1,000km of roads and 20 high-risk schools to inform evidence-based safety improvements.<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/limpopo-road-safety-projects-kick-off-supported-by-anglo-american-foundation\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aga-Khan-Rd-Safety-wk24-380-scaled-1-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8914\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p>2024 &#8211; Under the FIA Road Safety Grant Programme, the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsportuganda.com\/\">Federation of Motorsports (FMU)<\/a>, together with its partners (including the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fia.com\/\">FIA<\/a>), have begun implementing a<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Safe School Zones assessment Road Safety Programme<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>to combat these road safety challenges in the Wakiso District, Kampala Metropolitan of Uganda.<br \/><p>The programme, which utilizes the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) tool, aims to achieve safer routes to schools through a holistic approach of assessing school infrastructure, teaching road accessibility and crossing skills to children, and providing safety education to two-wheeler users (Boda-bodas).<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2024\/03\/uganda-childrens-school-journeys-made-safer-with-the-safe-school-zones-assessment-road-safety-programme\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Project-WATCH-credit-AA-South-Africa-980x551-1-300x169-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8915\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p>2024 &#8211; The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aa.co.za\/\">Automobile Association (AA)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/childsafe.org.za\/\">ChildSafe South Africa<\/a>, supported by the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiafoundation.org\/\">FIA Foundation<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and its<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealthinitiative.org\/\">Child Health Initiative (CHI)<\/a>, has taken a significant step towards improving road safety in Mamelodi, Tshwane through the launch of Project WATCH to upgrade road safety around ten schools.<br \/>\n<p>The Walking Safely to School (WATCH) project will be implemented from April 2024 to March 2026 and aims to improve road infrastructure and promote road safety around the schools with modifications to signs, traffic markings, speed humps, raised pedestrian crossings, and sidewalks around the school zones.<br \/>\n<p>Supported by Star Rating for Schools (SR4S), ChildSafe will conduct star rating assessments of the infrastructure modifications and providing road safety education.<br \/><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2024\/08\/watch-launched-in-mamelodi-south-africa-to-keep-learners-safe-on-the-road\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u00b7Intersection-of-Glen-View-Way-and-1st-Drive-leading-to-Glenview-8-Primary-School-was-upgraded-from-1.0-star-to-3.1-stars-1080x675-1-400x250-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8916\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p>2024 \u2013 The 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/claimingourspace.org\/\">Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety<\/a> Local Actions Winner,\u00a0 Zimbabwe youth advocate Tendekayi Marapara and his peers initiated the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/claimingourspace.org\/safer-school-zones-zimbabwe\">Safer School Zones Zimbabwe<\/a>\u201d project targeting Glen View 8 Primary School in Harare, Zimbabwe.<br \/>\n<p>The objectives of the project, which include: advocating for reduced speed limits around school zones; forming road safety coalitions involving youth participation; and ensuring improved road infrastructure for schools like Glen View 8 Primary School using SR4S assessment results, represent critical strides toward fostering safer environments for children commuting to school.<\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2024\/04\/zimbabwe-youth-leaders-advocating-for-safer-school-zones-with-sr4s\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Slide1-2-300x169-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8917\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p>2023 \u2013 <span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.undp.org\/home\">United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/a><span>, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlgrd.gov.zm\/\">Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development<\/a><span>, and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roadsafetyfund.un.org\/\">UN Road Safety Fund <\/a><span>\u00a0joined forces to tackle road safety challenges around schools in Lusaka. Their focus is on infrastructure improvements in high-risk areas, using the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) app to assess and quantify the risks children face.\u00a0<br \/>\n<p>Six schools in densely populated areas of Lusaka were chosen for the initial phase. The project implemented various measures to enhance safety including; safe pedestrian crossings, speed reduction measures and awareness campaigns, which saw the star ratings all have a significant increase for each school.<\/p><br \/>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2024\/04\/zimbabwe-youth-leaders-advocating-for-safer-school-zones-with-sr4s\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-11 from cache -->\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section  class=\"text-editor-block section-pt-sm section-pb-none bg-white\">\n        <div class=\"container \">\n                            <h2 class=\"anim text-asphalt  text-left mb-6\">\n                    Where We Work                <\/h2>\n            \n                            <!-- Single Column Layout -->\n                            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vida.irap.org\/en-gb\/home\/where_we_work\/africa\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n    <section  class=\"text-editor-block section-pt-md section-pb-sm bg-white\">\n        <div class=\"container \">\n                            <h2 class=\"anim text-asphalt  text-left mb-6\">\n                    Policies into Practice                <\/h2>\n            \n                            <!-- Single Column Layout -->\n                                    <div class=\"anim text-asphalt prose prose-lg text-left \">\n                        <p>Many countries are prioritising the safety of their road infrastructure by embedding 3-star or better safety targets in policy, aligned to UN Global Road Safety Performance Targets 3 and 4. A number of African countries have National Road Safety Strategies and Action Plans that include 3-star or better targets for safe road infrastructure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eswatini:\u00a0<\/strong><em>2023-2030<\/em>\u00a0<em>National Road Safety Strategy\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 iRAP study to be conducted on major rural and urban roads; highway network and &gt;75% of travel on main roads to achieve a 3-star or better safety rating by 2030.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gambia:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>2020\u22122030 Gambia Road Safety Strategy<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 National highway network to achieve 3-star or better performance standard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kenya:<\/strong><em>\u00a02024\u22122028 Kenya National Road Safety Action Plan<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 iRAP assessments to be undertaken of Class A, B and C paved roads, and major urban road networks in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru, to identify high-risk road sections. Safer Road Investment Plans to be developed to prioritise evidence-based safety improvements and national capacity building to include a focus on the iRAP methodology and tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limpopo, South Africa:<\/strong>\u00a0Specify a star rating target for all designs for each road user; Undertake iRAP assessments using accredited experts to ensure a minimum three stars or better for all road users; Prioritise implementation of top 10 countermeasures identified in iRAP star rating process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malawi:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>2022\u22122030 Malawi National Road Safety Strategy<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013 Road Safety Audit to be completed for all new roads, and include iRAP Star Rating. Minimum 3-star to be achieved for all road users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tanzania:\u00a0<\/strong><em>2024\/5\u22122026\/7 Tanzania National Road Safety Plan<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 iRAP methodology to be used and improved road design guidelines and road inspection systems to be integrated with iRAP certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uganda:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>2021\u22122026 Uganda National Action Plan<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013 Enforce mandatory road safety audits from feasibility to detailed design and during construction using independent and accredited experts to ensure a minimum standard of 3-star rating or better for all road users. Certificate of Road Safety Compliance should be mandated for all road designs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uganda:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Guide for Establishment of Safe Schools Zones\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Steps for designing new and upgrading existing school zones include assessments using methods such as iRAP Star Rating for Schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UNECA\/ Africa:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Strategic Directions for Post Decade of Action 2011-2020 and African Road Safety Plan 2021-2030\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Mandatory risk assessment of road infrastructure using independent and accredited experts to ensure a minimum standard of three stars of better for all road users; specify a star rating target for designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"anim\">\n                    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 mt-8 justify-start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.irap.org\/General\/iRAP_in_Africa_Progress_Summary.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2\" target=\"_self\">Download a summary of iRAP partner activity in every African country here <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-5 w-5 -rotate-45 translate-x-0.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.293 3.293a1 1 0 011.414 0l6 6a1 1 0 010 1.414l-6 6a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L14.586 11H3a1 1 0 110-2h11.586l-4.293-4.293a1 1 0 010-1.414z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/library\/?interactive_report_category%5B%5D=policies-into-practice#library\" class=\"btn btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2\" target=\"_self\">Click here to view these policies, other global examples and sample infrastructure targets for inclusion<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-5 w-5 -rotate-45 translate-x-0.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.293 3.293a1 1 0 011.414 0l6 6a1 1 0 010 1.414l-6 6a1 1 0 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                              <p class=\"text-sm lg:text-base text-dark mt-2\">\n                                            Safer Journeys Lead (Africa)                                        <\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <!-- Modal for this member (only render if is_modal is enabled) -->\n                                                <div class=\"team-modal\"\n                             id=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1344\"\n                             role=\"dialog\"\n                             aria-modal=\"true\"\n                             aria-labelledby=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1344-title\">\n\n                            <!-- Backdrop -->\n                            <div class=\"team-modal-backdrop absolute inset-0 bg-white transition-opacity duration-300 opacity-0\"\n                                 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nathalie Chiavassa is a dedicated road safety specialist and certified road safety auditor with more than 20 years of experience across Sub\u2011Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. She has contributed as an expert and team leader to numerous training programmes and has played a key role in advancing the Two Decades of Action for Road Safety, providing technical assistance, policy and strategy reviews, and capacity building in over 15 African countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her professional background includes supporting major road rehabilitation and modernization projects throughout Africa. Her expertise covers road safety engineering, on\u2011site assessments, the development of technical manuals, and advisory support to road safety agencies, institutions, and civil society organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since March 2023, she has served as Lead for Safer Roads in Africa at the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), where she is committed to strengthening efforts to save lives across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathaliechiavassa\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathaliechiavassa\/\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"team-card anim group cursor-pointer\"\n                                                             data-modal-trigger=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1341\"\n                                role=\"button\"\n                                tabindex=\"0\"\n                                aria-label=\"View details for Franco Azzato\"\n                                                          style=\"animation-delay: 100ms;\">\n\n                            <div class=\"team-card-inner bg-white rounded-lg overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 group-hover:-translate-y-2 group-hover:shadow-xl \">\n\n                                <div class=\"team-card-image aspect-square px-6 pt-6 overflow-hidden bg-white\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover transition-all duration-300\" alt=\"Franco Azzato\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Franco_Azzato_1-for-web-scaled-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"team-card-content p-6\">\n                                    <div class=\"text-dark font-bold text-lg lg:text-xl flex items-center justify-between gap-2\">\n                                        <span>Franco Azzato<\/span>\n                                                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-5 w-5 -rotate-45 translate-x-0.5 flex-shrink-0 transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:translate-x-1 group-hover:-translate-y-1\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n                                                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.293 3.293a1 1 0 011.414 0l6 6a1 1 0 010 1.414l-6 6a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L14.586 11H3a1 1 0 110-2h11.586l-4.293-4.293a1 1 0 010-1.414z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n                                            <\/svg>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n\n                                                                            <p class=\"text-sm lg:text-base text-dark mt-2\">\n                                            Training and Accreditation Lead                                        <\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <!-- Modal for this member (only render if is_modal is enabled) -->\n                                                <div class=\"team-modal\"\n                             id=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1341\"\n                             role=\"dialog\"\n                             aria-modal=\"true\"\n                             aria-labelledby=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1341-title\">\n\n                            <!-- Backdrop -->\n                            <div class=\"team-modal-backdrop absolute inset-0 bg-white transition-opacity duration-300 opacity-0\"\n                                 data-modal-close><\/div>\n\n                            <!-- Modal Panel - 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He has worked extensively across Latin America, supporting initiatives focused on motorcycle safety and child road safety before joining the Safe Infrastructure field with iRAP in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His work combines technical knowledge with practical implementation, helping governments and partners translate evidence into safer roads and policies. Franco is committed to strengthening local capacity, believing that road safety should be approached as a shared responsibility and a fundamental right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through his professional role, he aims to contribute to fewer people and families experiencing the irreversible impact of road crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/franco-azzato\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/franco-azzato\/\">Connect on LinkedIn <\/a><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"team-card anim group cursor-pointer\"\n                                                             data-modal-trigger=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1345\"\n                                role=\"button\"\n                                tabindex=\"0\"\n                                aria-label=\"View details for Minh Vo\"\n                                                          style=\"animation-delay: 200ms;\">\n\n                            <div class=\"team-card-inner bg-white rounded-lg overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 group-hover:-translate-y-2 group-hover:shadow-xl \">\n\n                                <div class=\"team-card-image aspect-square px-6 pt-6 overflow-hidden bg-white\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh_Profile-picture-981x1024.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover transition-all duration-300\" alt=\"Minh Vo\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh_Profile-picture-981x1024.jpg 981w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh_Profile-picture-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh_Profile-picture-768x801.jpg 768w, https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh_Profile-picture.jpg 1358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/>                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"team-card-content p-6\">\n                                    <div class=\"text-dark font-bold text-lg lg:text-xl flex items-center justify-between gap-2\">\n                                        <span>Minh Vo<\/span>\n                                                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-5 w-5 -rotate-45 translate-x-0.5 flex-shrink-0 transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:translate-x-1 group-hover:-translate-y-1\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n                                                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.293 3.293a1 1 0 011.414 0l6 6a1 1 0 010 1.414l-6 6a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L14.586 11H3a1 1 0 110-2h11.586l-4.293-4.293a1 1 0 010-1.414z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n                                            <\/svg>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n\n                                                                            <p class=\"text-sm lg:text-base text-dark mt-2\">\n                                            Sustainable Mobility Coordinator                                        <\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <!-- Modal for this member (only render if is_modal is enabled) -->\n                                                <div class=\"team-modal\"\n                             id=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1345\"\n                             role=\"dialog\"\n                             aria-modal=\"true\"\n                             aria-labelledby=\"team-block-6a0f21f74f12a-modal-1345-title\">\n\n                            <!-- Backdrop -->\n                            <div class=\"team-modal-backdrop absolute inset-0 bg-white transition-opacity duration-300 opacity-0\"\n                                 data-modal-close><\/div>\n\n                            <!-- Modal Panel - 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At iRAP, she supports the\u00a0Star Rating for Schools (SR4S)\u00a0and\u00a0CycleRAP\u00a0programmes, advancing evidence-based infrastructure assessments and improvements while strengthening partnerships with governments, development agencies, and communities worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her background uniquely bridges technical analysis and community engagement, with a strong focus on developing climate-resilient and inclusive transportation systems that align with the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026\u20132035). 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