Ministry of Public Works and UN Unite to Halve Road Traffic Accidents in Cambodia by 2030

• Sommana Yan
• 20 February 2025
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In a significant effort to improve road safety, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia has partnered with the United Nations (UN) to achieve an ambitious goal: reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries by 50% by the year 2030.

This partnership was formalised during a high-level meeting between HE Peng Purna, Minister of Public Works, and Jean Todt, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, on 18 February 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco. This meeting took place at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, highlighting the global importance of tackling traffic-related issues.

During their discussions, both parties shared successful strategies and practices for reducing road traffic accidents. They reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating effectively and supporting each other in achieving the ambitious goals outlined in the Decade of Action for Road Traffic Safety 2021-2030.

Recent statistics indicate a positive trend in Cambodia’s road safety efforts. In 2024, the country recorded 2,844 road traffic incidents, a significant decrease from 3,317 incidents in 2023—a reduction of 473 cases. Furthermore, the number of fatalities fell by 81, and serious injuries decreased by an impressive 2,273, as reported by the Ministry of Interior on 9 January 2024.

This commitment represents a critical step forward in ensuring safer roads for all Cambodians and contributes to the global effort to enhance road safety and save lives.

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