MARRAKECH, February 18, 2025 – Road safety financing faces a critical shortfall, hindering progress toward halving global road traffic fatalities and injuries by 2030. Each year, road crashes claim an estimated 1.19 million lives, leave countless others with permanent disabilities, and impose significant economic costs.
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Long before the asphalt is laid, making sure roads work for everyone
Roads are fundamental to economies and social well-being. They connect people with 
opportunities and everyday essentials. But despite their essential nature,
Long before the asphalt is actually laid, the right choices need to be made regarding road construction. One tool that helps authorities make critical decisions is The Highway Design and Maintenance Standards Model (HDM), a software package developed by the World Bank and partners that is as important to road projects as asphalt or medians.
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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