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Brussels, BelgiumDecember 6, 2016

WorkshopGLOBAL

Safe & Seamless Mobility in South East EuropeMartins Hotel, Brussels12:30 – 14:00

International Road Federation

ABOUT IRFOUR MISSION: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPSWe assist countries in progressing towards better, safer and smarter road systems.

We develop and deliver world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs, which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.

We serve a wide range of member organizations from both the public and private sectors of the road and transport industry. Together, we form a global network for information exchange and business development.

We invest in the next generation of transport leaders. Since 1949, the IRF has awarded educational scholarships to individuals in 119 countries to pursue careers in the road and transport industry.

OUR VISION: BETTER ROADS. BETTER WORLD.We believe that well-planned, safe, accessible and environmentally sound road networks are fundamental building blocks for human and economic development.

We are committed to increasing road and transport investments to meet the demands for safe and efficient travel and flow of goods and services to help improve the lives of people worldwide.

We engage with governments, development institutions, businesses, and academia around the world to make our vision a reality.

OUR ORGANIZATIONThe International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices throughout the world. The IRF serves a network of public and private sector members in more than 70 countries by providing world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.The International Road Federation does not recognize any legal affiliation, or programmatic collaboration, with the IRF Geneva Programme Centre or its chapter in India.

ABOUT SEETO

The South East Europe Transport Observatory (SEETO) is a regional transport organization whose aim is to promote cooperation on the development of the main and ancillary infrastructure on the multimodal Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans.

SEETO regional participants cooperate to:

• Develop the Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans;

• Improve and harmonize regional transport policies and technical standards for the indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans development;

• Maintain an effective coordination and communication network; and• Integrate the Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the

Western Balkans in the framework of the wider Trans European Network.

1Introduction

FROM THE IRF CHAIRMANSouth East Europe is at an important crossroads in in its development. Over the past decade the region has made great strides in its transformation and integration into the global economy, notably through transport sector reform, perceived as an essential enabler of the region’s competitiveness objectives. An important milestone was reached in 2015 with the extension of the TEN-T Network to the Western Balkan countries. Overall, the region has invested or pledged to invest over EUR 13 billion in the ‘SEETO comprehensive network’ through the Western Balkans Investment Framework, IPA instrument, IFI loans, national budgets and other sources.

The region’s authorities are already actively collaborating on these reform processes to address key horizontal challenges in the road sector. These include optimizing the use of existing assets, identifying new sources of funding, and reducing the burden of traffic injuries responsible for at least 1,500 deaths/year in the region. The private sector can

make an important contribution to achieving these objectives, but its role remains constrained by the absence of a comprehensive engagement framework.

The International Road Federation is pleased to collaborate with the South East Europe Transport Observatory (SEETO) in holding two working lunches in conjunction with the 12th SEETO Annual Ministerial Meeting and open to AMM delegates as well as select transport stakeholders. By connecting transport decisions with a wider range of economic actors, these working lunches are designed to promote an informed policy debate and encourage reflection around new partnership models.

H.E. Eng. Adbullah A. Al-MogbelIRF Chairman

09:00-12:30

12TH ANNUAL MEETING OF MINISTERS

On the Development of the Indicative Extension of Ten-T Comprehensive and Core Network to the Western Balkans

Keynote address: “Mainstreaming road safety into transport projects”

Thomas Topolski, President, Louis Berger International & Deputy Chairman, International Road Federation

Thomas Topolski is the president of Louis Berger International, which provides localized expertise and client focus for clients outside of the U.S. In this role, he provides strategic and operational oversight between regional divisions to ensure cross-sharing of technical expertise to deliver successful client programs.

Topolski has more than 31 years of experience in operations management, strategic planning, and program and project management. He previously headed Louis Berger’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) division, where he led organizational reforms that increased regional business almost more than threefold in just two and a half years. Topolski earned his bachelor’s degree in urban regional analysis and planning at the State University of New York at Buffalo and a master’s degree in urban planning at New York University.

2 Working Lunch Options

WORKING LUNCH 1:

“ Cutting Traffic Injuries Through Effective Speed Management”12:30-14:30 Topaz Meeting Room

There is ample research and empirical evidence demonstrating the relationship between speed and the risk of serious injury and death. With renewed scrutiny on the region’s road safety performance, and an expected global focus on speed management in 2017, this study lunch provides a setting for a broad discussion around education, enforcement and engineering measures available to policy makers and road safety professionals.

PANELISTS

Graziella Jost, European Transport Safety Council

Graziella joined ETSC in 2005 and manages the iSAFER project focused on Intelligent Speed Assistance. She is also responsible for overseeing all ETSC’s projects. ETSC is a Brussels-based independent non-profit making organization dedicated to reducing the numbers of deaths and injuries in transport in Europe.

Philip Wijers, Sensys-Gatso

Philip Wijers holds a master’s degree in Economic Geography from the University of Amsterdam. In 2010 he started in his current position as Director Government Affairs. In close cooperation with government organizations the Sensys Gatso Group’s traffic enforcement systems enhance road safety, contribute to a greener, more quiet urban environment and an optimized traffic flow. Philip is also the chair

of the IRF Road Safety Enforcement Sub-Committee.

Rik Nuyttens, 3M

Rik is the European Regulatory Affairs Manager at 3M’s Traffic Safety & Security Division. A Master of Science in Polymer Engineering, Rik joined 3M in 1984 and has held various positions including technical manager for specialty materials at technical centers in Antwerp, Belgium and St Paul, MN, USA.

Marcial Bustinduy Navas, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

As Sector Specialist, Marcial is responsible for delivering the Sustainable Transport Initiative at the EBRD with the objective of expanding the pipeline of lending operations and sector coverage for green transport, sustainability and innovation. Prior to joining EBRD, he worked as Transport Consultant in the airport, rail and road transport sectors. Graduated in Engineering from the Polytechnic Universities of Madrid (UPM) and

Denmark (DTU), he has postgraduate studies in Infrastructure Management and Transport Policy.

Facilitator: Brendan Halleman, International Road Federation

Casto Lopez Benitez , European Commission

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WORKING LUNCH 2:

“New road delivery and Management Models for South East Europe”12:30-14:30 Amber + Bronze Meeting Room

At a time of budgetary constraint, South East Europe is being challenged to identify new and cost-effective ways of delivering and managing its road infrastructure programs to ensure regional transport needs are met. This study lunch will explore the use of asset and contract management as well as cost recovery models, and discuss how to ensure country actors can be fully integrated into these programs.

PANELISTS

Martijn van Gils, Royal Oak Transport Consultancy

Martijn works with road agencies who are defining and implementing a transportation strategy and guides the delivery process. He is a specialist in mobility, safety, contract and project management. He obtained his Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Policy analysis at Delft University of Technology in 1999 and has worked in port, rail and road infrastructure during planning, design, construction

and maintenance phases internationally on both the contractor side as well as the government side.

Chris Jennions, Bechtel

Chris joined Bechtel in London in the Civil GBU as an Assistant Field Engineer on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. He has been with Bechtel for 11 years, working on seven different projects in seven countries, including Hamad International Airport, the Panama Canal Expansion, and the Dulles Metrorail. Chris is currently the Project Director for the Route 6 Motorway Project in Kosovo having successfully

led the completion of the previous Route 7 Motorway. Chris also holds a Master’s in Civil and Architectural Engineering a LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration.

Emmanuel Grandserre, 4iCom

Emmanuel is the founding director of 4icom (May 2000) and the driving force behind various innovative projects in Europe. Hence, since September 2014 he has been involved on the distribution network definition and user assistance support for HGVs tax in Belgium, Road User Charging and interoperability matters and urban mobility/large infrastructures projects. In 2015, he directed the EC (DG-MOVE)

study on “State of the Art of Electronic Road Tolling”. He is also a key actor on subjects including strategic guidance, certification and interoperability.

Facilitator: Tom Antonissen, International Road Federation

Jan Szulczyk, European Commission

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Countries with IRF Representation

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Road Scholar ProgramJanuary 2017Washington, DC

Road Safety WorkshopMarch 2017São Paulo, Brazil

Road Safety WorkshopMarch 2017Bogotá, Colombia

Pavements WorkshopMarch 2017São Paulo, Brazil

Performance-Based Contracts Executive SeminarMarch 5–11, 2017Amsterdam, Neth.


Asset Management Workshop March 22–24, 2017Gauteng, S. Africa


Road Safety WorkshopApril 2017Cuernavaca, Mexico

Asset Management WorkshopApril 2017Belize

Best Practices & Latest Techniques in Pavement MaintenanceApril 10–14, 2017San Diego, CA USA

Road Safety WorkshopApril 2017Quito, Ecuador

Safer Roads by Design WorkshopMay 2017Abuja, Nigeria



Safer Roads by Design Executive SeminarJune 2017Tokyo, Japan


Road Safety WorkshopJuly 2017Asuncion, Paraguay

PBC WorkshopJuly, 2017Cayman Islands

Road Safety WorkshopAugust 2017Gaborone, Botswana

Pavements WorkshopAugust 2017Mexico City, Mexico

Road Sector Management & FinancingAugust 14–18, 2017KL, Malaysia

Road Safety WorkshopSeptember 2017Dominican Republic


Asset Management Workshop October 2017Nairobi, Kenya

5th IRF Middle East Regional Congress & ExhibitionOctober 29–31, 2017Dubai, UAE

Performance-Based Contracts Executive SeminarNovember 5–15, 2017Orlando, Florida USA

Safer Roads by Design Executive SeminarDecember 4–8, 2017Orlando, Florida USA

Best Practices & Latest Techniques in Pavement MaintenanceDecember 11–15, 2017San Diego, CA USA

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Road Sector Management & FinancingAugust 14–18, 2017Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Asset ManagementMarch 22–24, 2017Gauteng, South Africa

Asset ManagementOctober 2017Nairobi, Kenya

Safer Roads By Design™Engineering SolutionsDecember 4–10, 2016December 4–8, 2017Orlando, Florida USA

Safer Roads By Design™June 2017Tokyo, Japan

Performance-Based ContractsNovember 5–15, 2017Orlando, Florida USA

Best Practices & Latest Techniques in Pavement MaitnenanceApril 10–14, 2017December 11–15, 2017San Diego, California USA

Performance-Based ContractsMarch 5–11, 2017Amsterdam, Netherlands

Performance-Based ContractsJuly, 2017Cayman Islands

Road Safety July 2017Asuncion, Paraguay

Road Safety August 2017Gaborone, Botswana

Pavements March 2017São Paulo, Brazil

Road Safety March 2017Bogotá, Colombia

Road Safety April 2017Quito, Ecuador

Road Safety March 2017Cuernavaca, Mexico

PavementsAugust 2017Mexico City, Mexico

Safer Roads by Design™ May 2017Abjua, Nigeria


IRF Road Scholar ProgramJanuary 2017Washington, DC





International Congress & ExhibitionJune 2017Astana, Kazakhstan

5th IRF Middle East Regional Congress & ExhibitionOctober 28–31, 2017Dubai, UAE Regional Congresses & Conferences

Certified Workshops

Executive Seminars

Countries with IRF Representation

Safer Roads by Design Executive SeminarDecember 4–10Orlando, Florida USA

Road Scholar ProgramJanuary 2017Washington, DC

Road Safety WorkshopMarch 2017São Paulo, Brazil

Road Safety WorkshopMarch 2017Bogotá, Colombia

Pavements WorkshopMarch 2017São Paulo, Brazil

Performance-Based Contracts Executive SeminarMarch 5–11, 2017Amsterdam, Neth.


Asset Management Workshop March 22–24, 2017Gauteng, S. Africa


Road Safety WorkshopApril 2017Cuernavaca, Mexico

Asset Management WorkshopApril 2017Belize

Best Practices & Latest Techniques in Pavement MaintenanceApril 10–14, 2017San Diego, CA USA

Road Safety WorkshopApril 2017Quito, Ecuador

Safer Roads by Design WorkshopMay 2017Abuja, Nigeria



Safer Roads by Design Executive SeminarJune 2017Tokyo, Japan


Road Safety WorkshopJuly 2017Asuncion, Paraguay

PBC WorkshopJuly, 2017Cayman Islands

Road Safety WorkshopAugust 2017Gaborone, Botswana

Pavements WorkshopAugust 2017Mexico City, Mexico

Road Sector Management & FinancingAugust 14–18, 2017KL, Malaysia

Road Safety WorkshopSeptember 2017Dominican Republic


Asset Management Workshop October 2017Nairobi, Kenya

5th IRF Middle East Regional Congress & ExhibitionOctober 29–31, 2017Dubai, UAE

Performance-Based Contracts Executive SeminarNovember 5–15, 2017Orlando, Florida USA

Safer Roads by Design Executive SeminarDecember 4–8, 2017Orlando, Florida USA

Best Practices & Latest Techniques in Pavement MaintenanceDecember 11–15, 2017San Diego, CA USA

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