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The Asian Development Bank-approved
regional technical assistance on road safety in the ASEAN region
highlighted that the road safety problem is much more serious
than official statistics suggest. The study aimed at quantifying
the scale and characteristics of the problem; assisting the
individual ASEAN member countries and the region in developing
appropriate road safety strategies and action plans; developing
safety research capability in each country; and commencing the
establishment of the Internet-based ASEAN Safety Network. To
demonstrate their commitment in promoting road safety ASEAN
Transport Ministers approved the Phnom Penh Ministerial
Declaration on ASEAN Road Safety. The main outputs of the
program, among others, are:
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Arrive Alive: ASEAN Regional Road Safety Strategy and Action
Plan (2005-2010) . This was developed for regional
activities and initiatives, to support and complement
in-country activities being implemented by national action
plans.
Road Safety Reports. These are available for each of the 10
ASEAN member countries; reports recorded the key agencies
involved and their responsibilities in road safety and
provided an overview of the road safety situation,
characteristics, and trends in each country (prepared by
domestic consultants and/or researchers).
Cost of Road Traffic Accidents Reports. These are available for each of the 10
ASEAN member countries; the reports provide estimates of
underreporting of accident data, place a monetary valuation
on economic losses arising from deaths and injuries, and
estimate annual losses to the national economy (prepared by
domestic consultants and/or researchers).
Road Safety Action Plans. One
plan for each country was developed, via national workshops
with the assistance of 90-100 road safety professionals from
key agencies. These reports were also created with the
assistance of private sector and nongovernment
organizations. The plans focus on improvement of safety for
vulnerable road users (especially pedestrians and
motorcyclists) who form the vast bulk of deaths and injuries
in ASEAN region.
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At the request of the ASEAN Transport Ministers ADB continues
to provide support and is helping to mobilize resources to
assist with the implementation of the regional road safety
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Source: Asian Development Bank |
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