IDB in new initiative to reduce Caribbean road deaths

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) are embarking on a new initiative to reduce road deaths in the Caribbean, starting with a twinning venture between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK).

According to a press release, the Bank and ITF at the OECD are partnering to foster the twinning initiative which aims to promote the implementation of best practices in road safety data collection. The goal of the arrangement is to help Jamaica align its road safety data to international standards –