Major Advancement in Global Road Safety
In a landmark move, the World Bank has established a dedicated Road Safety Unit , making it the first multilateral development bank (MDB) to do so. This development underscores the World Bank's unwavering commitment to addressing the global road safety crisis.
Road crashes result in almost 1.2 million deaths every year and are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29. According to the World Health Organization, 92% of all fatalities occur in low and middle-income countries.
The newly created Road Safety Unit is embedded within the Global Transport Department of the World Bank and will house the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF), a multidonor fund that supports efforts in low and middle-income countries to halve their road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
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