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Join us at the Africa Road Safety Seminar: Registration open!
Safer roads and school journeys will be an essential focus of the Africa Road Safety Seminar from 8-9 October in Nairobi – don’t miss your place, register today! iRAP is supporting the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Kenya Red Cross...![Invitation to attend: Improving Infrastructure Safety in Southern Africa webinar](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SADC-Promo-card-updated-without-link.png)
Invitation to attend: Improving Infrastructure Safety in Southern Africa webinar
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Alliance of NGOs for road safety is collaborating with iRAP to deliver a webinar building capacity and proficiency of participants involved in road infrastructure development, maintenance and management. The objective...![Africa Regional Road Safety Seminar](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GRSP-africa-image.png)
Africa Regional Road Safety Seminar
We are delighted to be supporting the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), in association with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), to organise the upcoming Africa Regional Road Safety Seminar from 8-9...![SADC workshop promotes safer roads in 11 African countries](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SADC-image-Z-1080x675.png)
SADC workshop promotes safer roads in 11 African countries
iRAP was delighted to participate in an important workshop of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety in February. The SADC Alliance of NGOs is a voluntary not-for-profit association which aims to establish a networking...![Africa Regional Road Safety Seminar](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GRSP-africa-image.png)
Save the date: Africa Regional Road Safety Seminar
We are delighted to be supporting the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), in association with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), to announce the upcoming Africa Regional Road Safety Seminar from 8-9...![Malawi 2030 National Road Safety Strategy launched with iRAP targets](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Malawi-2b.png)
Malawi 2030 National Road Safety Strategy launched with iRAP targets
Malawi’s new National Road Safety Strategy 2022-2030 includes for Road Safety Audits to be completed for all new roads, and a minimum 3-Star iRAP Rating to be achieved for all road users. Minister of Transport and Public Works Jacob Hara launched the Strategy in...![Ten Step Tanzania Project Receives Prince Michael International Award](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PMA_2-1080x675.png)
Ten Step Tanzania Project Receives Prince Michael International Award
From left to right: Miguel Angel Serrano Santos, Racheal Nganwa, Mbelwa Kairuki, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Susanna Zamamtaro, Anouar Benazzouz, Julia Funk. Image Credit: International Road Federation (IRF) London, 12 December 2023 -The world-first Ten Step Tanzania...![Planning commences for the 4th Ministerial Conference in Morocco](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Morocco-Ministerial-meeting-2b-1080x675.jpg)
Planning commences for the 4th Ministerial Conference in Morocco
iRAP was pleased to join the Planning Committee Meeting for the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Geneva this week, alongside representatives of the United Nations, World Health Organisation and global road safety lead partners. The 4th Ministerial...![World Bank embeds 3-star safety in Tanzanian road financing](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tarsi-header-image-900.jpg)
World Bank embeds 3-star safety in Tanzanian road financing
All World Bank-financed projects in Tanzania are required to achieve a minimum 3-star iRAP safety rating, announced by TANROADS yesterday at the African Regional Seminar on Road Safety in Mwanza. Eng. George Daffa from the Tanzania Roads Agency (TANROADS) presented on...![Understanding iRAP methodology training in Nairobi](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Naroibi-Tranining-Image-Marko-2-1080x675.jpeg)
Understanding iRAP methodology training in Nairobi
Original LinkedIn post by Marko Sevrovic, Head of Transport Planning Dept. at FTTS (FPZ) / Senior Road Safety Engineer at EIRA University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences (FPZ) has successfully concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, focusing on...![Event Summary: Walk21 Conference in Kigali](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Walk21-Kigali-Shanna-presentation-2-1080x675.jpg)
Event Summary: Walk21 Conference in Kigali
iRAP’s Project Coordinator Shanna Lucchesi attended the Walk 21 Conference last month in Kigali, Rwanda. Shanna presented in two sessions: TD 3.3 session – Schools & Road Safety ”Safety perception and safety measures join forces to improve safety for youth...![Safer Roads Progress in Malawi – Interface Meeting with Officials of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Malawi-Meeting-October-25-2023-Source-Nat-4.jpg)
Safer Roads Progress in Malawi – Interface Meeting with Officials of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works
Thanks to the Ministry of Transport and Public Works of the Republic of Malawi (MTPW), a strategic discussion with iRAP Safer Journeys Lead for Africa Nathalie Chiavassa and Joel Jere, Chairman and Founder of local NGO Road Safety Alert Foundation (RoSAF) of Malawi...![Media training supports Nigerian and global media](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG-20230907-WA0068-900.jpg)
Media training supports Nigerian and global media
iRAP Safer Journeys Lead for Africa Nathalie Chiavassa was delighted to present to journalists yesterday in an online UN Decade of Action Media Capacity Building Event hosted by Nigerian NGO Road Accident Prevention Network (RAPNEC). The training entitled “The...![MCC partnership for progress in LMICs](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pexels-volker-meyer-Nepal-900.jpg)
MCC partnership for progress in LMICs
A long-term support programme partnership is underway between iRAP and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) from 2022-2026 to stimulate safer roads progress in low- and middle-income countries. The partnership will include Star Rating and Investment Plan...![Moroccan PIDG workshop promotes safety in projects](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PIDG-pic-900.jpg)
Moroccan PIDG workshop promotes safety in projects
Safer Journeys Lead Nathalie Chiavassa was pleased to join the PIDG Institute in Casablanca last week to share how safety can be optimised in the Group’s road infrastructure projects delivered throughout sub-Saharan Africa and south and south-east Asia....![Safety focus at Northern Corridor Summit on Multimodal Transport, Nairobi](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Northern-corridor-1687204972257-1080x675.jpg)
Safety focus at Northern Corridor Summit on Multimodal Transport, Nairobi
AfricaRAP Lead Racheal Nganwa has shared the iRAP Methodology and tools to African transport leaders at the Northern Corridor Summit on Multimodal Transport in Nairobi this week. The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) and Northern Corridor Transit Transport Co-ordination...![African Parliamentarians and Legislators gather for road safety](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PAFROS-900.jpg)
African Parliamentarians and Legislators gather for road safety
Article credit: WHO Racheal Nganwa was pleased to moderate two sessions last week at the Annual Meeting of the African Network of Road Safety Legislators that brought together parliamentarians, policy-makers and experts from 10 African countries to strengthen laws and...![Dr Olive Kobusingye joins iRAP Board](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/olive-kobusingye-1080x675.jpg)
Dr Olive Kobusingye joins iRAP Board
Dr Olive Kobusingye, Ugandan emergency surgeon and global injury epidemiologist has joined the iRAP Board bringing an important African and health-sector perspective and experience to the charity’s governance. On joining the Board, Dr Kobusingye said, “I welcome the...![iRAP assessment underway between Algerian border and Port of Gabes, Tunisia](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1682927302870b.jpg)
iRAP assessment underway between Algerian border and Port of Gabes, Tunisia
The Ministry of Equipment, in partnership with SCET-TUNISIE and Ksentini for Road Safety (KSR) are undertaking an iRAP assessment and audit of road safety on the economic corridors RN15 and RN16 between the Algerian border and the Port of Gabes in Tunisia. The project...![Welcome Nathalie Chiavassa – iRAPs new Safer Journeys Lead for Africa](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Welcome-Nathalie-Africa-2-1080x675.png)
Welcome Nathalie Chiavassa – iRAPs new Safer Journeys Lead for Africa
iRAP warmly welcomes Nathalie Chiavassa to the iRAP team. Nathalie has joined the team as Safer Journeys Lead for Africa, a new role created thanks to the support of the FIA Foundation. Nathalie will be responsible for implementing our Partnerships for 2030 Impact...![Improving road safety in Kenya supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pixabay-maasai-mara-gb9f293f8c_1280-1080x675.jpg)
Improving road safety in Kenya supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
Safer roads and improved road safety capacity are on the horizon for Kenya thanks to a 533km iRAP assessment and collaboration between the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences – University of Zagreb (FPZ) and local partners. FPZ is working as a consultant...![World-first Ten Steps Project celebrates success at final event in Tanzania](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ten-Step-logo-1009x675.png)
World-first Ten Steps Project celebrates success at final event in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, 2 March 2023 – Capacity to eliminate high-risk roads and curb the more than 16,000 people (WHO 2018) who die on Tanzania’s roads annually has taken a leap thanks to the innovative Tanzania Ten Step Plan Project, celebrated at a completion event in...![14,800km of Tunisia Risk Mapping complete](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tunisia-article-image-900.jpg)
14,800km of Tunisia Risk Mapping complete
University of Sfax has completed a 14,800 km of Risk Mapping assessment of Tunisia’s road network to inform an understanding of crash risk and evidence-based investment to reduce road traffic deaths and reduce serious injuries in the country. Tunisia is the...![Pioneering Use of AI Scoops Prince Michael Royal Road Safety Award](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Prince-Michael-award-1080x550.png)