The Road Safety in 10 Countries project is an international initiative that aims to raise road safety awareness in 10 low- and middle-income countries, including EgyptCairo, 20–21 June 2012 – Road traffic injuries are among the 10 leading causes of death and disability globally. In Egypt, road traffic crashes claim the lives of about 8000 persons annually; thousands more are left with physical disabilities. Half of all deaths occur among vehicle occupants, with pedestrians accounting for 20% of these deaths. The highest rates occur among young adults.

The Global Status Report on Road Safety (2009) shows that the rate of road traffic fatalities in Egypt is one of the highest rates globally – 41.6 per 100 000 population – and is expected to increase over the next two decades.

The Road Safety in 10 Countries project is an international initiative that aims to raise road safety awareness in 10 low- and middle-income countries, including Egypt. The project targets motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and aims to promote positive road safety behaviours and implement appropriate interventions to eliminate the causes of poor road safety.