Western Asia

In December 2006, The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) in conjunction with WHO and the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) held a workshop to promote development of regional road safety plans and strategies. In a region with extremely diverse resources and challenges, stakeholders from 13 Arab nations are working to develop awareness and coordination through “best practices” education. In February 2007, the group gathered in Muscat, Oman to plan for development and distribution of a road safety manual that will highlight a successful UNESCWA country model; the manual will be disseminated throughout the region.