Marrakech Road Safety Conference Ratifies Groundbreaking Declaration
The 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety concluded on 21 February in Marrakech with the adoption of a comprehensive declaration aimed at strengthening international commitment to safer roads.
The three-day event, held from February 18-20, brought together over 3,000 participants from more than 100 delegations, from 80 countries. Hosted by the Government of Morocco and the World Health Organization, with the theme of “Commit to Life,” the summit marked Morocco’s position as the first African and Arab country to host this global gathering.
The objectives of the conference were to:
- Assess the achievements and progress made through the implementation of the Global Road Safety Master Plan 2021-2030.
- Renew and strengthen countries' commitment to achieving the goals of the Decade of Action for Road Safety by 2030.
- Exchange and share road safety expertise, pioneering experiences and best practices between countries, especially those that have recorded a significant reduction in the number of road fatalities between 2010 and 2021.
- Promote partnership and cooperation in the field of road safety between the different sectors.
- Promote the integration of new technologies in road safety management and administration.