UN Road Safety Trust Fund was established in April 2018 with an aims to contribute to two major results, assisting UN member states to (a) substantially curb the number of fatalities and injuries to road traffic crashes, as well as (b) economic losses resulting from these crashes Building on the best practices and expertise developed through the Secure Development Goals (SDGs).
It is a trust fund managed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. It aims to accelerate progress in improving global road safety by bridging the gaps in the mobilization of resources for effective action at all levels. Fund will mobilize resources from governments, intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations, the private sector, philanthropic organizations and individuals. It will focus on strengthening the capacity of government agencies, local governments and city authorities to develop and implement road safety programs, prioritizing projects in low and middle-income countries
Initiative of UN Road Safety Trust Fund
There are two initiatives which were given below:
1. It will support efforts with five pillars of Global Plan for Decade of Road Safety (2011-20), which includes improved security of road infrastructure and broad transport networks; strengthened road safety management capacities; enhanced safety of vehicles; improved behavior of road users and improved post-crash care
2. It will serve as catalyst for much-needed progress of road safety targets of sustainable development goals (SDGs). SDG targets 3.6 and 11.2 aims to reduce the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents and provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems as well as road safety for all.
