IRF Presents “Find a Way” Regional Award to Chile

CONASET, a multi-agency committee which drives Chile’s road safety agenda, was the recipient of the regional road safety award instituted by IRF in 2011 to recognise the value of political leadership in the UN Decade of Action 2011-2020.
November 20, 2014 Read time: 1 min

CONASET, a multi-agency committee which drives Chile’s road safety agenda, was the recipient of the regional road safety award instituted by 3918 IRF Washington in 2011 to recognise the value of political leadership in the UN Decade of Action 2011-2020. The committee has among others proposed legislation on drink driving and high-visibility clothing for car occupants. The award was presented during the 4th IRF Latin America Regional Congress.

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