About RIA
Partners and affiliations
Two different relationships, kept separate: the bodies RIA belongs to, and the organisations RIA works with in Rwanda.
International communities RIA belongs to
These are memberships, not sponsorships. Membership of the East Africa Institute of Architects matters to an individual member because of the regional recognition arrangement; membership of the global body does not work the same way.
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Africa Union of Architects
The continental body for African architectural institutes. RIA is a member institute.
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California College of the Arts
An academic collaboration on teaching and research.
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East Africa Institute of Architects
The regional body behind the East African recognition arrangement for registered architects.
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Royal Institute of British Architects
A collaboration on education, standards and professional development.
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Union Internationale des Architectes
The global federation of national architectural bodies.
National partners
Institutions, universities and companies RIA works with on regulation, education, technical standards and continuing professional development.
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Jaquar
Industry partner supporting CPD and events.
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Rwanda Standards Board
Technical standards for construction and materials.
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Rwanda Public Procurement Authority
Procurement rules for publicly funded design work.
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East Africa Granite Industries
Industry partner supporting CPD and events.
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University of Rwanda
Architectural education and graduate pathways.
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Ministry of Infrastructure
Policy and legislation for the built environment.
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Rwanda Housing Authority
Building control, permitting and housing delivery.
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Skat
Development programmes on sustainable construction.
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Ruliba Clays
Industry partner supporting CPD and events.
Why partner with RIA
Apply to become a partner
Tell us who you are and what you would like to do with the Institute. The secretariat reviews partnership proposals and replies within ten working days.
Partnerships are approved by the Governing Council. Approved partners sign a short memorandum setting out what each side commits to, for a defined period.