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Memorandum of Understanding
The signatories, hereinafter referred to as the PARTNERS, welcome the inclusion of all Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) Member Organisations as signatories to this initiative. PREAMBLE The PARTNERS, acknowledging their respective commitments to the advancement of architecture for the benefit of people and the planet, together with their membership of the Commonwealth of Nations and the shared values enshrined in its Charter, recognising the nature and the scale of the challenges posed by global issues such as climate change and rapid urbanisation, hereby agree to collaborate in supporting the Call to Action on Sustainable Urbanisation across the Commonwealth and the Declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation adopted by Commonwealth Heads of Government at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in June 2022. This MOU does not create any legally binding obligations or rights between the partners involved. Instead, it serves as a document to express the partners' mutual intentions and aspirations. The partners understand and acknowledge that this MOU does not constitute a legally enforceable contract. OBJECTIVE The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a framework for the PARTNERS to work together in a coordinated and mutually beneficial manner with the goal of increasing the capacity of urban stakeholders in Commonwealth countries, particularly those that are facing the most urgent challenges to cope with rapid urbanisation and climate change, including: 1. Leverage the power of the Commonwealth and its networks to confront challenges and advance opportunities in the face of climate change and rapid urbanisation. 2. Help to build capacity and knowledge sharing at scale, especially in the areas of policy and legislation, learning and development, urban planning and design, to enable effective climate action. 3. Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral manner at all levels and between all CAA countries to share knowledge and best practise more effectively. 4. Increase the pipeline of risk-managed bankable projects with improved financing prospects for local communities. SCOPE OF COLLABORATION The PARTNERS agree to collaborate on the following initiatives: 1. Advocacy: Advocating for the importance of supporting and working with Commonwealth countries that are in receipt of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and which are dealing with climate change and rapid urbanisation, especially among national governments and donors. 2. Capacity Building: Facilitating knowledge sharing, information exchange and partnerships between policy, education and practice. 3. Climate Action: Helping to build core competencies and climate literacy in all matters relating to sustainable urbanisation and climate action. RESPONSIBILITIES The PARTNERS agree to assume the following responsibilities: 1. Appoint a representative to serve as the main point of contact and coordinate the activities under this Memorandum of Understanding. 2. Attend regular meetings as determine by the PARTNERS and complete assigned tasks. 3. Share Information and resources in a timely manner to facilitate the effective implementation of our initiatives. 4. Develop and implement joint projects and activities to achieve shared goals and objectives. Page 1 of 3
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5. Provide resources (human and in-kind) and pursue resources to support partnership goals and objectives. 6. Attend an annual review on the progress of our partnership, confirm commitments to achieving our Theory of Change, and plan future initiatives and activities. TERM This Memorandum of Understanding shall come into effect on the 03 July 2023 and shall remain in effect until terminated by any of the PARTNERS upon giving six months’ written notice of the other PARTNERS. AMENDMENTS The Memorandum of understanding may be amended by mutual agreement of the PARTNERS. SIGNATORIES The PARTNERS hereby affix our signatures to this Memorandum of Understanding.
Signature Ms Curisa Smith Name President Position Organisation: Antigua & Barbuda Institute of Architects Date signed 03 August 2023 | 7:00 AM PDT
Signature Ms Florence Nyole Name Position President Organisation: Architectural Association of Kenya
Signature Shirley A Chowdhary Name Chair Position Organisation: Australian Institute of Architects Date signed 07 August 2023 | 9:35 PM PDT
Signature Ms Neomie Tavernier Name President Position Organisation: Barbados Institute of Architects Date signed 01 August 2023 | 7:47 PM PDT
Signature Dr Khandaker Shabbir Ahmed Name President Position Organisation: Institute of Architects Bangladesh Date signed 02 August 2023 | 9:52 AM BST
Signature Mr Saad Mahmood Khan Name President IAP Position Organisation: Institute of Architects Pakistan Date signed 02 August 2023 | 3:10 AM BST
Signature Mike Brennan Name Chief Executive Officer Position Organisation: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 02 August 2023 | 7:33 AM PDT Date signed
Signature Valerie Vaughan-Dick Name Chief Executive Position Organisation: Royal Institute of British Architects
Date signed 05 August 2023 | 3:26 AM PDT
Date signed Page 2 of 3
02 August 2023 | 11:09 AM BST
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Signature Mr Akindele Looby Name President Position Organisation: Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects Date signed 04 August 2023 | 4:28 AM PDT
Signature Dr Emmanuel Ssinabulya Name President 21st Council Position Organisation: Uganda Society of Architects
Signature Peter Oborn Name President Position Organisation: Commonwealth Association of Architects 8/1/2023 Date signed
Signature Perit Andre Pizzuto Name President Position Organisation: Kamra Tal-Periti
Date signed
05 August 2023 | 11:37 AM BST
Date signed 01 August 2023 | 7:39 PM PDT
Signature
Signature Mr Mokena Makeka Name President Position Organisation: South African Institute of Architects Date Signed 04 August 2023 | 1:30 AM PDT
Name
Mr Kamiya Hakizimana
Position
President
Organisation Rwanda Institute of Architects Date Signed 04 September 2023 | 8:51 AM PDT
Signature Signature Name
Mr Enyi Ben-Eboh
Position
President
Name
Camille Douglas Stephenson
Position
President
Organisation Jamaican Institute of Architects Organisation Nigerian Institute of Architects Date Signed
14 September 2023 | 10:59 PM PDT
Date Signed
Signature Name
Mr Fidelis C. Kabwiri
Position
President
Organisation Zambia Institute of Architects Date Signed
16 October 2023 | 11:05 PM PDT
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25 September 2023 | 10:13 AM PDT