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Asia Seminar in Bangkok / 7-8 March 2012

30 January 2012

By Ian Hughes

The annual Global Road Safety Partnership Asia Seminar will be on 7-8 March 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand and will again be followed by an International Road Assessment Program (iRAP) Workshop on 9 March 2012. This year’s seminar theme is “Decade of Action: Time to Act!” The seminar and workshop provide an important opportunity for capacity building, information sharing and networking. This year’s seminar will be run in partnership with the Thailand Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHeath). Register for the seminar and workshop at: www.grspasia.org

The seminar and workshop are

Asia
Thailand

Shell raises road safety awareness in Oman

30 January 2012

By Thalia Rahme

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote road safety in the Sultanate of Oman, Shell – a partner of the Global Road Safety Partnership for over ten years – launched a promising initiative aimed at reducing crash rates in the country under the title “Together for Accident Free Oman". In partnership with Sheida International and Co. and Oman Road Safety Association, Shell set off an interactive road show that toured 22 crowded locations across Oman throughout January, including commercial malls, colleges and universities. 

“The visitors of the road show will learn about safe

Middle East and North Africa
Oman

Improving road safety for citizens and tourists in Cambodia

30 January 2012

By Sovann Kong

For the Siem Reap Provinical Government in Cambodia, the end of 2011 foreshadowed a positive start to the New Year in terms of road safety. Together with the Global Road Safety Partnership, on 1 December, local government officials signed a memorandum of understanding to pilot the internationally renowned, Proactive Partnership Strategy (PPS).  

The Proactive Partnership Strategy is based upon psychological research in industries that have needed to create highly safe cultures.

Cambodia
Asia