


iRAP and NARSA sign MOU to enhance road safety capacity in Morocco
Caption: iRAP Acting CEO Greg Smith and NARSA Director Benacer Boulaajoul pose for the press with the signed MOU The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 February in...
Event Summary: Ten Steps to 2030 Marrakech Event
The Ten Steps to 2030 for Safer Road Infrastructure event, hosted by iRAP, in partnership with the International Road Federation (IRF) and the World Road Association (PIARC), brought together global leaders, policymakers, and road safety experts on 17 February to...
Event Summary: 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety
iRAP was delighted to join Ministers, 260 speakers and a reported 5,000 attendees from 120 countries at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, held from 15-20 February (inclusive of Side Events) in Marrakech, Morocco. Organized by the Kingdom of Morocco...
Marrakech Declaration: A Roadmap to Safer Roads
What a wonderful opportunity to connect to new and old #RAPCommunity friends and colleagues at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on #RoadSafety Now its time to put our ideas into practice and work together so we can save lives and halve road deaths and injuries by...
Minister for Communications establishes Pakistan Road Assessment Program
Image caption: iRAP Acting CEO Greg Smith, Pakistan Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, and iRAP’s Global Projects Director Julio Urzua. The National Highway Authority (NHA) today formally established the Pakistan Road Assessment Program (PakRAP),...
iRAP and WARSO Unite for Safer Roads across West Africa
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Marrakech aimed at advancing road infrastructure safety across West Africa. The MOU was signed by iRAP Acting...
iRAP and ARMFA Sign MOU for Safer African Roads
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and the African Road Maintenance Fund Association (ARMFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Marrakech to collaborate in eliminating high-risk roads across the African continent. This partnership marks a significant step toward improving road safety, reducing fatalities, and enhancing sustainable road infrastructure for millions of African road users.

IDB and iRAP extend partnership to improve road safety in Latin America and the Caribbean
Eliminating high-risk roads in Latin America and the Caribbean is the major focus of an extended 5-year agreement signed this week between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). It brings the organisations’ joint partnership for safer roads under the agreement to ten years.

Lifesaving ‘Star Rating for Schools’ Program Celebrates 5-Year, 76 Country Impact Improving the Safety of School Journeys
17 February, 2025 [MARRAKECH]: The five-year success of the global Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) Program helping to make school journeys safer and healthier for vulnerable youth in 76 countries has been celebrated today in Marrakech. SR4S’s 5-year impact was...
iRAP announces 2024 Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy winners
iRAP has proudly announced the winner and finalists for the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority eliminating high-risk roads. Presented during the Ten Steps to 2030 for Safer Road...
Main Roads Western Australia recognised as a Rising Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced Main Roads Western Australia as a “Rising Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority/s eliminating high-risk...
Municipality of Lima recognised as a Rising Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced the Municipality of Lima as a “Rising Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority/s eliminating high-risk roads....
Himachal Pradesh Road and Infrastructure Development Corporation recognised as a Shining Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced India’s Himachal Pradesh Road and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HPRIDCL) as a “Shining Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s...
Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority recognised as a Shining Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) as a “Shining Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority/s...
TANROADS awarded Winner of coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award
The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) as the Winner of the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech, Morocco today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority...
Come see us at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference in Marrakech
iRAP is excited to be joining the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech from 18-20 February, with Side Events (including our Ten Steps to 2030 for Safer Road Infrastructure Event) from 15-20 February. The Ministerial Conference will bring...
Registration Open! Ten Steps to 2030 for Safer Road Infrastructure Event, Marrakech
Aligned to the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, the Ten Steps to 2030 for Safer Road Infrastructure Event will be held on Monday 17 February from 9am – 5pm at the Palais de Congres in Marrakech, hosted by the International Road Assessment...
Count down to the Morocco Ministerial: All you need to know to prepare
The 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, organized by the Kingdom of Morocco with the World Health Organization (WHO), is just weeks away. It will be held in Marrakech from 18-20 February 2025, with Side Events from 15-20 February. The Conference will...
UN General Assembly Urges Speedier Action, Adopting Resolution on Improving Global Road Safety
The UN General Assembly today urged accelerated action to reduce deaths and injuries from traffic crashes worldwide by implementing the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030. Acting without a vote, the 193-member organ adopted the resolution...
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...
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
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....
iRAP and Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) sign contract to start assessing Moroccan highways
iRAP and La Société Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) have signed a contract for the assessment of 200kms of roads in Morocco, and the training and accreditation of ADM personnel. The contract was signed by Julio Urzua, Global Projects Director of iRAP and...