DESCRIPTION
This conference aims to secure commitments by strengthening the data and business case for road safety funding, providing a platform for dialogue among stakeholders—including governments, multi-lateral institutions, private sector and civil society. By sharing successful case studies and best practices, we will highlight how targeted investments in road safety can lead to tangible improvements in public health, sustainable transport, and economic growth.
The event will also explore collaborative strategies to improve funding mechanisms, ensuring they are aligned with broader national priorities such as sustainable development, climate resilience, and public health. This approach aims to empower stakeholders to communicate and showcase how road safety is not just a necessary expense, but a strategic investment with far-reaching benefits for economies.
The conference will feature a ministerial session, plenary presentations, panel discussions, parallel sessions and workshops designed to encourage stakeholder engagement and collaboration in addressing common challenges and exploring opportunities. The Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory (APRSO) Annual General Meeting for 2025 will also be held.
TOPICS
This event aims to engage a diverse range of stakeholders to explore key issues related to road safety financing in Asia and the Pacific. Specific topics include:
- Elevating road safety investments and securing commitments for financial support in developing member countries.
- Strengthening knowledge of current and emerging funding modalities while aligning them with national priorities such as climate change, health, and economic growth.
- Facilitating collaboration between road safety, finance, and health stakeholders to explore shared funding opportunities.
- Support and enhance in-country capacity for the development of stronger business cases for road safety funding.
- Enhancing understanding of current road safety priorities, particularly focusing on powered two-wheeler safety and vulnerable road users.
- Highlighting emerging opportunities for multi-sector engagement with APRSO to support sustained road safety action.
- APRSO members
- Government representatives from transport, finance, health
- Global and regional non-governmental organizations
- Multilateral development partners and agencies
- Global and regional research institutions
- Private sector organizations
- Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies