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"In a landmark move, the World Bank has established a dedicated Road Safety Unit, making it the first multilateral development bank (MDB) to do so. This development underscores the World Bank's unwavering commitment to addressing the global road safety crisis." "The newly created Road Safety Unit is embedded within the Global Transport Department of the World Bank and will house the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF), a multidonor fund that supports efforts in low and middle-income countries to halve their road traffic fatalities and serious injuries." https://lnkd.in/ddCXurey. #roadSafety #roadSafetyUnit #decadeOfActionForRoadSafety Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India GRSF - Global Road Safety Facility

The World Bank's recent establishment of a dedicated road safety unit is such a positive step forward in the struggle towards achieving safer roads. It addresses a critical need, as road traffic crashes remain one of the leading causes of death and injury worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and more especially among young people! Road safety is a multifaceted issue that impacts economic stability, healthcare systems, and social well-being. By focusing resources and expertise through a dedicated unit, the World Bank will more effectively develop and implement comprehensive road safety strategies including infrastructure improvements, legislative reforms, and public education campaigns, among others. The creation of this unit demonstrates the World Bank's commitment to reducing road fatalities and injuries around the world, which aligns with the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly target 3.6 to halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic crashes by 2030. This focused approach is perfect for international collaboration, supporting innovative solutions, and ultimately saving lives. Such a commendable move!

Over the past decade, The World Bank has supported various partner countries in improving road safety. The Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF), a multi-donor Trust Fund managed by the World Bank, has been instrumental in catalyzing much of the World Bank’s road safety investments. These investments have seen significant results achieved, including providing 65 million people with access to safer roads between mid-2018 and mid-2023; 10,000 kilometers (km) of roads rehabilitated, rebuilt, and rendered safer via GRSF-funded road safety assessments between 2010 and 2019; and thousands of fatalities and injuries prevented. #Roadsafety

"After the evacuation is completed, evacuees will receive a bill (sent to a location determined by the DS-5528 form) to repay the U.S. government. These payments are typically due within 30 days of the bill date, with interest and administrative charges added for not paying in full by the deadline. “Once a debt has been delinquent for 90 days, the debt will be referred to the Department of Treasury for collection and they may collect the debt via administrative offset of federal payment (e. g tax returns, social security), referral to a private collection agency, referral to credit bureaus, through administrative wage garnishment and/or through other actions permitted by law,” the State Department says. “Once you have received your bill you may contact us for more information about your evacuation loan, to repay your loan, or to request an installment agreement.” " https://buff.ly/3ZYE3nG #travelsecurity #travelsafety #travel #businesstravel #tourism #travelrisks #travelriskmanagement #security #securityriskmanagement #securitymanagement #securityrisks #enterprisesecurity #cybersecurity #physicalsecurity #informationsecurity #digitalsecurity #securityoperations #enterprisesecurityriskmanagement #securityassessment #intelligence #threatlintelligence #risk #riskmanagement #safety #safetyfirst #safetymanagement #safetyassessment #safetyrisks #safetyculture #safetyanalysis #personalsafety #workplacesafety #healthandsafety #hazard #danger #peril #threat #PPE #protectivesafety #workplacesafety #risk #risks #enterpriserisk #enterprisesecurityriskmanagement #intelligence #threatlintelligence #riskmanagement #riskanalysis #riskassessment #riskmanagementframework #operationalriskmanagement #projectriskmanagement #projectrisk #operationalresilience #resilience #operationalrisk #riskintelligence #governance #crisis #crisismanagement #complexity #chaos #crisisleadership #crisisplan #crisismanagementplan #stress #governance #decisionmaking #riskmanagement #riskinformed #securitymanagement #securityriskmanagement #resilience #humanfactors #emergency #disaster #emergencyresponse

Montenegro is taking a significant step towards modernizing its railway system with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), ... #ProcurementofRailwayRollingStock #Railtransport #RailwayInfrastructure

The new WBG Country Partnership Framework for Türkiye will build on the country’s significant progress and leverage the combined strength of the WBG to support Türkiye as it continues its remarkable development journey. Key areas of future support include the government’s energy transition plan and strategic infrastructure. Working for the people of Türkiye.

#ARPA Update🚨— The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) continues to evolve with the U.S. #Treasury providing #municipalities and other direct recipients greater flexibility in how the #money is spent. #publicfinance #publicsector #fintech https://lnkd.in/geXHMWiR

We are ten days into July and into new Caribbean five rules for citizenship by investment programs. Here is all you need to know:    #citzenshipbyinvestment #residencybyinvestment #hnwi #moa #caribbean #changes

The World Bank and UN assess the damage to Gaza's infrastructure until end of January. And the facts are devastating: - Cost of damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza is estimated at around $18.5 billion (= equivalent to 97% of the combined GDP of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022) - More than half the population of Gaza is on the brink of famine and the entire population is experiencing acute food insecurity and malnutrition - Over a million people are without homes and 75% of the population is displaced. - Catastrophic cumulative impacts on physical and mental health have hit women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities the hardest, with the youngest children anticipated to be facing life-long consequences to their development - 84% of health facilities damaged or destroyed  - The water and sanitation system has nearly collapsed, delivering less than 5% of its previous output, with people dependent on limited water rations for survival - The education system has collapsed, with 100% of children out of school - 92% of primary roads destroyed or damaged No matter a persons' political or religious stance, at the end we are all humans. My heart goes out to those affected and to the families who lived abroad and could not do much more but watch and pray for their loved ones.