Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa lead in implementing the African road safety plan
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2015-07Author(s)/Corporate Author (s)
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Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa are the “top three performers among 23 countries” in accomplishing the activities of the African Road Safety Action Plan according to a report from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The report, released during the Third African Road Safety Conference occurring in Addis Ababa, is a Mid-term Review to understand the extent to which African countries have implemented the plan since its adoption in 2011. The review provides baseline information and touches on best practices and challenges. The report encourages countries to invest in research and develop road safety audits. Countries must introduce incentives for importation of newer and safer vehicles and improve traffic education at schools, stated the report.