Ethiopia Saves Hundreds of Lives by Improving Road Safety

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing its support for the Ethiopian government to reduce traffic fatalities through a 'Safe System' approach, focusing on urban design and non-motorized transport infrastructure.

• WRI is supporting the Ethiopian government's goal to reduce traffic fatalities by 50% by 2030 through the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-2030). This effort utilizes a 'Safe System' approach that prioritizes urban design and road improvements over attempts to change human behavior.
• Ethiopia has implemented a Non-Motorized Transport Strategy (2020-2029) to improve walkways, bike paths, and public transport, specifically addressing the needs of women, children, and people with disabilities. WRI supported the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in scaling 'Car Free Days' across more than seven cities.
• Data from Ethiopia’s Federal Police Commission indicates a decrease in fatal crashes, dropping from 3,628 between 2019 and 2020 to 3,149 between 2021 and 2022. In Addis Ababa, road deaths have stabilized after a previous period of increase.

APA

World Resources Institute (2023). Ethiopia Saves Hundreds of Lives by Improving Road Safety. https://www.wri.org/outcomes/ethiopia-saves-hundreds-lives-improving-road-safety

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Ethiopia Saves Hundreds of Lives by Improving Road Safety. 2023. https://www.wri.org/outcomes/ethiopia-saves-hundreds-lives-improving-road-safety.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=World Resources Institute |title=Ethiopia Saves Hundreds of Lives by Improving Road Safety |date=5 June 2023 |url=https://www.wri.org/outcomes/ethiopia-saves-hundreds-lives-improving-road-safety |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2023ethiopia, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Ethiopia Saves Hundreds of Lives by Improving Road Safety}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2023}, month = jun, url = {https://www.wri.org/outcomes/ethiopia-saves-hundreds-lives-improving-road-safety}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }