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.

Africa Union of ArchitectsThe continental body for African architectural institutes. RIA is a member institute.
East Africa Institute of ArchitectsThe regional body behind the East African recognition arrangement for registered architects.
Union Internationale des ArchitectesThe global federation of national architectural bodies.
Royal Institute of British ArchitectsA collaboration on education, standards and professional development.
California College of the ArtsAn academic collaboration on teaching and research.

National partners

Institutions, universities and companies RIA works with on regulation, education, technical standards and continuing professional development.

Why partner with RIA

Reach the profession directlyOver 200 registered architects and architectural firms, plus students and graduate members across Rwanda.

Accredited CPD deliveryDeliver seminars and technical sessions that carry CPD points towards members' annual requirement.

Visibility at RIA eventsRwanda Architecture Week, the annual general meeting, regional symposia and site visits.

Shape standards togetherContribute to technical guidance, materials research and the public conversation on the built environment.

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.