CAA CPD Post-Event Feedback Report | Session: Making Mutual Recognition Agreements Work (Nov 2023)

CAA Online Event, Making Mutual Recognition Agreements Work Attendance report and feedback from participants

Date last updated: 08 November 2023

ATTENDANCE AND FEEDBACK REPORT This document provides an analysis of attendance together with feedback received from participants who attended a CAA Online Event on the subject of ‘Making MRAs Work, which was held at 10:30 UTC on Tuesday 07 November 2023.

Contents 1. EVENT OUTLINE .................................................................................................. 3 2. ANALYSIS OF OVERALL ATTENDANCE .........................................4 3. DETAILED ATTENDANCE............................................................................ 5 4. FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS ..................................................... 6

1. EVENT OUTLINE

Commonwealth Association of Architects Outline for an Online Event on the subject of ‘Making Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) work.’ Tuesday 07 November at 06:30AST, 13:30EAT, 10:30UTC/GMT, 21:30AEDT and 22:30FJT Objective Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA’s) enable architects from one country to work seamlessly in another. This event will consider the way in which such MRAs actually work with reference to the agreement that has recently been concluded between the United Kingdon, Australia and New Zealand. We will also hear perspectives from other Commonwealth regions, including Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific and will consider some of the challenges and opportunities which such agreements create.

Principal Contributors 1.

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Mr Peter Oborn, (UK) Ms Kathlyn Loseby, (Australia) Ms Emma Matthews, (UK) Ms Marylyn Musyimi, (Kenya) Mr Andrew Pene, (Fiji) Mr Gary Turton (Trinidad & Tobago)

President, Commonwealth Association of Architects Chief Executive Officer, Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Director of Governance and International, UK Architects Registration Board Board Member, Kenyan Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors Chairman & Registrar, Fiji Architects Registration Board. Also, Director Buildings & Government Architect, Fiji, Ministry for Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport Chair of Caribbean Architects Mutual Recognition Agreement Committee (CAMRAC)

Running Order Seq.

Description

By

Time

1.0

Welcome, introductions and session overview

PO

10mins

2.0

Unpacking the UK, Australia, New Zealand MRA: How it was developed it and what underpins it. How it operates in practice and how it works.

EM/KL

20mins

3.0 3.1

MMM

07mins

GT

07mins

3.3

Commonwealth perspectives: African perspective: Focused on the work being undertaken within the East Africa Common Market Caribbean perspective: focused on the work being undertaken to develop an MRA among members of CARICOM Pacific perspective: focused on the need to build local capacity.

AP

07mins

4.0

Panel Discussion and Q&A

All

30mins

5.0

Summing up and Key Takeaways

PO

05 mins

3.2

Intended Audience It is envisaged that this public event will be of particular interest to member organisations and national regulators together with students and practitioners around the Commonwealth.

Output from the Event The learnings from the event will be published by the CAA. Date last updated: 10 October 2023

2. ANALYSIS OF OVERALL ATTENDANCE

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback ATTENDANCE 1. Total number of registered participants: 323 2. Total number of participants attending: 152 3. Attendance by region: Which region are you from?

Africa Europe Asia Caribbean and Americas Pacific Total

Percent 46% 13% 14% 20% 7% 100%

4. Attendance by country (doesn’t tally with the above as data taken at different times): Region Africa

Asia

Caribbean & Americas

Country Angola Botswana Ghana Kenya Nigeria Rwanda South Africa Tanzania Uganda Zambia Bangladesh Hong Kong SAR Pakistan Sri Lanka Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Canada Grenada Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands United States

Count No

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1 2 1 15 9 9 7 2 8 18 5 6 6 1

Count % 1% 1% 1% 10% 6% 6% 5% 1% 5% 12% 3% 4% 4% 1%

7 3 4 1 1 6

5% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4%

7

5%

1 5

1% 3%

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback Europe

Pacific

Cyprus Portugal United Kingdom Australia Fiji

Total

2 1 14 7 3 152

1% 1% 9% 5% 2% 100%

5. Audience by background: What is your background?

Practitioner Regulator Teaching Faculty Professional Association Student Central Government Total

Percent 38% 5% 24% 27% 3% 3% 100%

6. Audience by role description (doesn’t tally with the above as data taken at different times):: Job Title Graduate Architect/ Intern AAK AAK - Registrar Architects Chapter Academic Academic Lead (Global Engagement) Architect Architect / Councillor Architect / Lecturer Architectural Assistant Associate Director Associate Professor Associate Professor Head of Architecture Department CEO Chair, Board of Education Chief Engineer Structure Civil Engineer Co-Chair of Education and Membership Consulting Architect Deputy Head of School Director Director / Architect Director Of Education and Learning Director, Professional Services and Mutual Recognition Page 2 of 10

Count 1 1 1 1 1 26 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback Executive Director Executive Secretary & Registrar Founder & Md General Manager (Architect) Graduate Architect Head (Acting) - Department Of Architecture Head Of International Programmes Head Of School Honorary Professor / Principal Director Honorary Secretary Industry Liaison Officer Interim President Interior Designer International Manager Junior Architect Land Use Planner Lecturer Lecturer In Architecture Lecturing Manager Managing Consultant Managing Director Managing Director / Partner Managing Partner Member Partner Partner & Architect Partnerships Manager Past President PhD Architect and Urbanist - Researcher and Professor Planner President President Pro Temp Principal Principal Architect Principle Director Professor Professor And Head Professor Of Architecture Professor, Dean Project Manager Quantity Surveyor Regional Vice President Registered Architect Registrar Page 3 of 10

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 2 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback Researcher Saia Practice Chairman / Architect Secretary Seminar and Convention Senior Architect Senior Architect - Director Senior Architect/Director Senior Lecturer and Researcher Senior Manager Senior Project Manager Senior Superintending Architect Senior Vice President Student Vice President

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3. DETAILED ATTENDANCE

Commonwealth Assocaition of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance Country

Forename

Surname

City

Organisation

Job Title

Angola

Maria Alice

Mendes Correiamarialice66@gmail.com

Luanda

ORDER OF ARCHITECTS OF ANGOLA/IPGUL

PhD ARCHITECT AND URBANIST - RESEARCHER AND PROFESSOR 95

Antigua and Barbuda Mark

Australia

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Barbados

Email

Total time

Cooney

mc@markcooneyarchitect.com

St John'S

MCA

Architect

96

Curisa

Smith

curisa-smith@outlook.com

St John'S

Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects

President

76

Stephon

Ramsay

stephonramsay@yahoo.com

St John'S

Full Scope Ltd.

Managing Director

97

Randell

Pyle

Randell.a.pyle@gmail.com

St John'S

Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects (ABIA)

Architect

15

Cedric

Henry

cedhen@gmail.com

St John'S

Antigua/Barbuda Association of Professional Engineers

Interim President

35

Iza

Goodwin

Iza.goodwin@gmail.com

St John'S

Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects

Architect

82

Akim

Browne

Akimbrowne@gmail.com

St John'S

DCA

Civil Engineer

49

Andrew

Mcfadden

Amcfadden@pawa.com.au

Cairns

PAWA

Director

97

Arjuna

Nadaraja

arjuna.nadaraja@dfat.gov.au

Canberra

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Director, Professional Services and Mutual Recognition

67

Daniel

Akeremale

akeremalearc@gmail.com

Melbourne

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo

Academic

84

Francesco

Mancini

francesco.mancini@curtin.edu.au

Perth

Curtin University

Professor

97

Phil

Chadwick

phil@amedus.au

Perth

Amedus

Director

99

Louise

Cox

louise.thubbul@gmail.com

Sydney

UIA Council observer and RAIA

Architect

77

Amos

Ferguson

amosjferguson@gmail.com

Nassau

Institute of Bahamian Architects

Principal

92

Jason

Lorandos

jason@jplarch.com

Nassau

Architekton Design Studio Bahamas Ltd

Architect

77

Gustavas

Ferguson

grores@gmail.com

Nassau

Institute of Bahamian Architects

President

27

Zaki

Islam

zaki@arch.buet.ac.bd

Dhaka

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Professor

93

Md Nawrose

Fatemi

nawrose@uap-bd.edu

Dhaka

University of Asia Pacific

Associate Professor

19

Shabbir

Ahmed

President@iab.com.bd

Dhaka

Institute of Architects Bangladesh

President

48

K M Mahfuzul Huq

mahfuzulhuqzaglul690@gmail.com

Dhaka

Institute of Architects Bangladesh

Vice President

98

Sabrina

Aftab

sabrina.agenedge@gmail.Com

Dhaka

Institute of Architects Bangladesh

Secretary Seminar and Convention

89

Linda

Moore

linda@architectscubed.com

Bridgetown

Architects Cubed Inc / Association of Commonwealth

Architect

69

Societies of Architects in the Caribbean

Botswana

Kerry

Dragon

kdragon@gsabb.com

Bridgetown

GSA

Architect

97

Abigail

Pilgrim

apilgrim@apadesignstudio.com

Christ Church

APA DesignStudio Inc.

Architect

74

Shawna

Beechley

shawna@architectscubed.com

Paynes Bay

Architects Cubed

Director / Architect

51

Mmoloki

Zibani

mmoloki.zibani@limkokwing.ac.bw

Gaborone

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

Lecturer

98

Lenano

Mosime

lenanomosime@me.com

Gaborone

PMA

General manager (architect)

97

Canada

Victor

Ombima

victorombima@gmail.com

Kigali

Architectural & Allied Services Ltd

Architect

64

Cyprus

Christos

Panayiotides

cp@cpa.com.cy

Nicosia

Christos Panayiotides Associates

Senior Architect - Director

98

Solon

Xenopoulos

solon.xenopoulos@nup.ac.cy

Pafos

NEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF

PROFESSOR, DEAN

17

Honorarary Professor / Principal Director

94

Phillip

Roös

phillipbroos@gmail.com

Savusavu

ARCHITECTUREENGINEERING LAND AND Deakin University / Roös Atelier

Conway

Beg

conway@carch.com.fj

Suva

Conway Architects

Director

34

Zahidul

Islam

zahidul.islam@govnet.gov.fj

Suva

Ministry of public works meterological services and

Chief Engineer Structure

94

Ghana

Prof.

Assasie Oppongassasie2003@yahoo.co.uk

Kumasi

KNUST

Professor and Head

98

Grenada

Johanna

Tamar

mjohannatamar@gmail.com

St. George'S

Grenada Society of Architects

President Pro Temp

94

Hong Kong SAR

Chau

Hy

maychy1124@gmail.com

Hong Kong

Unistress

AA

90

Pol

Lui

bwibwi@ymail.com

Hong Kong

Yiu Ching

Architect

99

Yiuting

Leung

woodyleung1981@gmail.com

Hong Kong

Architecture

Architect

97

Ras

Cha

fungfungdog@gmail.com

Hong Kong

Mla

Architect

92

Dr Joseph

Kwan

jkuda@netvigator.com

Hong Kong

UDA Consultants Ltd

Founder & MD

99

Lewis

Kwok

lewis.kwok@leighorange.com

Hong Kong

Architect

Architect

86

John

Samuels

Practice@thestudio215.com

Kingston

Studio 215 Ltd

Principal Architect

92

Stacey-Ann

Dennison-Heron staceyann.dennison@gmail.com

Kingston

The Jamaican Inistitute of Architects

Co-Chair of Education and Membership

74

Dewayne

Webb

Dewayne@space23o5.com

Kingston

Space 23.5 Limited

Architect

97

Stephen

Jameson

skjameson57@gmail.com

Kingston

SJA

Architect / Lecturer

84

Fiji

transport

Jamaica

Kenya

Nigeria

Camille

Douglas Stephenson Jiapresident2021.ja@gmail.com

Kingston

Jamaican Institute of Architects

Architect

96

Jacquiann

Lawton

lawtonjt1@gmail.com

Kingston

University of Technology, Jamaica. Caribbean School of

Head of School

83

Onesmus

Mwatu

omwatu@tum.ac.ke

Mombasa

Architecture Technical University of Mombasa

Lecturer

51

Jacqueline

Kairu

jacquiekairu@gmail.com

Nairobi

ESG Whiz

Consulting Architect

65

Joan

Gachoki

eliyeconsults@gmail.com

Nairobi

Eliye Consults

Managing Consultant

63

Martin

Mbidhi

mmbidhi@jkuat.ac.ke

Nairobi

JKUAT

Lecturer

40

Julie

Waweru

jwaringa@mandrconsult.com

Nairobi

M&R Consult Ltd.

Graduate Architect

93

Ki

Kigondu

KIGONDUS@YMAIL.COM

Nairobi

BORAQS

Member

7

M

M

darkplanner@gmail.com

Nairobi

PSL

Tech

56

Florence

Nyole

president@aak.or.ke

Nairobi

Architectural Association of Kenya

President

95

George

Ndege

arabbu@gmail.com

Nairobi

Architectural Association of Kenya

Vice President

93

Swabra

Kassim

swabkassim@gmail.com

Nairobi

State Department for Public Works

Senior Superintending Architect

Nadi

Hashim

nhashim@jkuat.ac.ke

Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Lecturer

John

Silas

85 44

johnsilas007@gmail.com

Nairobi

UON

Architect

19

Arch. Segecha Bernard

jkl.segecha@gmail.com

Nairobi

Architectural Association of Kenya

AAK - Registrar Architects Chapter

88

Steven

Oundo

oundosteven@gmail.com

Nairobi

Commonwealth Association of Architects

Senior Vice President

98

George

Omondi

Omondicalary@yahoo.com

Nairobi

BORAQS

Registrar

2

Joseph

Kariuki

kariuki.js1@gmail.com

Nairobi

Budgetline Africa

Quantity Surveyor

61

Ninah

Briggs

ninahbriggs@gmail.com

Abuja

Deckard Tyler Limited

Architect

88

Olanrewaju

Olusola

Larrygodman@gmail.com

Abuja

Creation Consult Group

CEO

35

Michael

Abu

abuokhai@gmail.com

Benin City

Edo State Development and Property Corporation

TA

83

Ahmid

Siyanbola

siyanbolabukola44@gmail.com

Ibadan

The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki

Lecturing

97

Emmanuel

Jaiyeoba

ebjaiye@oauife.edu.ng

Ile-Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Professor of Architecture

53

Emmanuel

Obadimu

emmanuelobadimu07@gmail.com

Lagos

Delano Architects

Architect

94

Bisi

Olumide

oolumide@unilag.edu.ng

Lagos

Unilag

Researcher

14

Mokolade

Johnson

mbjohnson@unilag.edu.ng

Lagos

NIA and University of Lagos

Senior Lecturer and Researcher

97 35

Mascot

Maduka

Madukamascot@gmail.com

Lagos

Setraoxy Studios

Architect

Ndidi

Okolo

nu.okolo@coou.edu.ng

Owerri

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli

Associate Professor

9

Shaffat

Shabbir

ilo@sada.nust.edu.pk

Islamabad

NUST

Industry Liaison Officer

75

Maira

Khan

myraxx@gmail.com

Lahore

Commonwealth Assocaition of Architects

Executive Director

97

Umar

Saeed

Saeed.Umar@gmail.com

Lahore

Commonwealth Assocaition of Architects

Regional Vice President

92

Kalim

Siddiqui

kalim@kalimsiddiquiassociates.com

Lahore

Kalim Siddiqui associates

CEO

14

Najma

Kabir

najma.kabir@usa.edu.pk

Lahore

University of South Asia Lahore

Associate Professor I Head of Architecture Department

98

Portugal

Danny

Bwalya

dannybwalya5@gmail.com

Porto

PH Energia

Researcher

10

Rwanda

Joanna

Nsenga

joanna.nsenga@gmail.com

Kigali

Journeyman International

Senior Project Manager

96

Rubarema

Robert

rubsflow@gmail.com

Kigali

Landmark

Senior Architect

97

Emmanuel

Nyirinkindi

arch.nyirinkindi.emmanuel@gmail.com Kigali

Rwanda Institute of Architects

Executive Secretary & Registrar

13

Masila

George

elynahb@yahoo.com

Kigali

FUTURES ARCHITECTS

ARCHITECT

84

Alex

Ndibwami

andibwami@gmail.com

Kigali

University of Rwanda

Lecturer in Architecture

27

Stiven

Ruti

nkota96@gmail.com

Kigali

VizionArchitects

Architect

59

Iraguha

Thierry

thiragu@gmail.com

Kigali

RIA

Architect

96

Kazawadi

Papias Dedeki Kazawadip@gmail.com

Kigali

FAEO

President

98

Sadia

Mathias

sadiamathias@gmail.com

Kigali

CCECC

Project Manager

73

Christina

Muwanga

tina@tma.co.za

Cape Town

TMA Architects (RSA & Uganda)

Principle Director

46

Kevin

Bingham

kgbingham@gmail.com

Durban

SACAP

Architect / Councillor

99

Louis

Du Plessis

LouisD@dut.ac.za

Durban

Durban University of Technology

Head (Acting) - Department of Architecture

95

Kimberley

Rowan

Kimberley.Rowan@sacapsa.com

Johannesburg

SACAPsa

Senior Manager: PSS

98

Paul

Symondson

psymondson@svarchitects.com

Johannesburg

SVA International

Director

77

Tanimu

Baikie

tbaikie@tarch.co.za

Johannesburg

TARCH Architects

Principal

92

Gillian

Adendorff

gillian@adarchi.co.za

Port Elizabeth

SAIA - South African Institute of Architects

SAIA Practice Chairman / Architect

93

Sri Lanka

Jayantha

Perera

jayap52@yahoo.com

Colombo

SLIA

Past President

62

Tanzania

Kaisi

Kalambo

kkk@epitome-arc.com

Dar Es Salaam

The Architectural Association of Tanzania

Project Manager

12

Mutinta

Sichali

mutintamsichali@gmail.com

Lusaka

Unza

Architect

77

Pakistan

South Africa

Trinidad and Tobago Riana

Bain

rcpbain@gmail.com

Arouca

N/a

Land Use Planner

52

Ricardo

Newallo

ricardo@aclaarchitecture.com

Port Of Spain

ACLA Architecture

Director

93

Robert

Thompson

ac.keeworkshop@gmail.com

Port Of Spain

Ackee Workshop

Architect

90

Ian

Marfleet

im@acuitascaribbean.com

Port Of Spain

TTIA, CAA, Acuitas

Director

98

Joseph

Yearwood

joeyevrs15@gmail.com

Port Of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago Society of Architects (TTIA)

Registered Architect #036

91

Adrian

Gittens

adrian@co-rd.com

Port-Of-Spain

co-rd Limited

Architect

41

Thompson

junior@chathodesignstudio.com

Valsayn

CHATHO Design Studio + Company Limited

Architect

92

Bacchus

kimberlynbacchus@gmail.com

Providenciales

Waterloo Hotel Management Limited

Interior Designer

2

Junior Turks and Caicos Islands Kimberlyn

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Commonwealth Assocaition of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance Uganda

United Kingdom

United States

Zambia

Lusalalira

Charles

lusaezra@gmail.com

Kampala

KK Partnership Architects

Senior Architect/Director

32

Angela

Kyohairwe

akyohairwe@gmail.com

Kampala

Uganda Society of Architects

Chair, Board of Education

59

Matoya

Maroria

matoyamaroria@gmail.com

Kampala

Creations Consult

Director

84

Emmanuel

Ndagije

endagije@gmail.com

Kampala

Arc mark

Architect

90

Mark

Bwambale

markb@regenesys.archi

Kampala

Regenesys

Partner

93

Gloria

Bazira

gilobaz@gmail.com

Kampala

Regenesys

Managing partner

70

Alexander

Buga

alexanderbuga@gmail.com

Kampala

AB

Architect

61

Catherine

Muyinda

cnanteza@gmail.com

Kampala

Uganda Society of Architects

Honorary secretary

98

Alex

Wright

absaw@bath.ac.uk

Bath

UoB

Prof

Rob

Wilson

robw@arb.org.uk

London

Architects Registration Board, UK

International Manager

Emmanuelle

Meunier

emmanuelle.meunier@riba.org

London

Royal Institute of British Architects - RIBA

Partnerships Manager

79

Nenpin

Dimka

Nenpin.dimka@gmail.com

London

London South Bank University

Lecturer

20

Francis

Azubuike

francisuche75@gmail.com

London

HSE Capitol

Architectural Assistant

53

Geoff

Rich

geoff.rich@fcbstudios.com

London

FCBStudios

Partner & Architect

99

Sarah

Ho

sarah@hoyys.com

London

HOYYS

Director

86

Annette

Fisher

Annette.fisher@fa-global.co.uk

London

FA Global

Partner

23

Jenny

Russell

jenny.russell@riba.org

London

RIBA

Director of Education and Learning

76

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Mamiroro

Ogunkanmi

christineo@giwsassociates.com

Loughton/Essex

Giws Associates Limited

Director

86

Victoria

Jolley

v.jolley@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University

Deputy Head of School

95

Hector

Sikazwe

apex@apexbusinessmanagement.co.uk Newcastle Upon Tyne Apex Business and Management Consultants Ltd

Architect

71

Roberto

Braglia

roberto.braglia@port.ac.uk

Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

Academic Lead (Global Engagement)

13

Emma

England

emma.england@riba.org

Sheffield

RIBA

Head of International Programmes

87

Zac

Denton

zachariah.denton@gmail.com

Worthing

Henry Adams LLP

Planner

62

Timothy

Newton

timothydnewton@gmail.com

Davie

Timothy Newton Architect

Principal

95

Jacqueline

Namayanja

Architecture@7pillars.biz

Kampala

7Pillars architecture

Director

88

Ayodeji

Ayo-Yusuf

dejiayoyusuf@gmail.com

Lagos

Ravega consult

Architect

50

Opeyemi

Ariyibi

Oariyibi@forsitebuild.com

Lagos

Forsitebuild

Partner

77

Akin

Looby

akin.looby@fortresslight.com

Valsayn

TTIA

President

98

Deogracious

Kalumba

deo.kasalo89@gmail.com

Chipata

Zambia Institute of Architects

Architect

48

Wankumbu

Sikombe

wankumbu@gmail.com

Lusaka

Platinum Architects

Architect

59

Boster

Chiyaba

bosterchiyaba.bc@gmail.com

Lusaka

BHC + Visiona Futurana Limited

Managing Director

75

Chisanga

Mulenga

chsngmulenga@gmail.com

Lusaka

National Housing Authority

Senior Architect

24

Penyani

Mwale

penyani.mwale@gmail.com

Lusaka

Obliq Architecture & Design Ltd

Principal Architect

52

Mofya

Kumisuku

mofya@timestone.co.zm

Lusaka

Timestone Architects

Principal Architect

81

Trust

Phiri

trustphiric@gmail.com

Lusaka

PNA ARCHITECTS AND PROJECT MANAGERS

Junior Architect

26

Mutinta

Lwiindi

Mlwiindi21@gmail.com

Lusaka

Zambia Institute of Architects

graduate architect/ intern

95

Elliot

Banda

Elliotbanda8@gmail.com

Lusaka

Limn Development Consultants

Junior Architect

97

Bwalya

Masabo

masventures09@gmail.com

Lusaka

Mas Ventures Inc.

Principal Architect

88

Mweemba

Akakandelwa mweembaaka@gmail.com

Lusaka

Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban

Architect

55 95

Development Tekela

Musenge

musengetekela@gmail.com

Lusaka

Timestone Architects

Associate director

Kalumbu

Hamabwe

secretariat@zia.org.zm

Lusaka

Zambia Institute of Architects

Manager

29

Kelly

Kalumba

kellykalumba@greencodearchitects.com Lusaka

Green Code Architects

Managing Director / Partner

43

Daisy

Chasaya

chasayadaisy03@gmail.com

Lusaka

Zambia institute of architects

Honorary secretary

63

Owen

Mathotho

owen@greencodearchitects.com

Lusaka

Green Code Architects Ltd

Architect

98

Simanda

Mosessimanda@gmail.com

Lusaka

The copperbelt university

Student

98

Moses Total

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4. FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback FEEDBACK 1. Did you find the session of interest?

• Yes: 100% • No: 0% 2. Were the speakers engaging?

• Yes: 98% • No: 2% 3. Was the event well organised?

• Yes: 98% • No: 2% 4. Was the length of the session: • Too short: 9% • Too long: 5% • Just right: 86% 5. Would you like more time for engagement with the speakers?

6. Yes: 66.5% 7. No: 33.5% 6. Would you like the CAA to continue to offer events of this kind?

• Yes: 98% • No: 2% 7.

What was your key takeaway from the event?

1 Clarity on MRA approaches globally.

2 Several member states have successfully arrived at MRAs via different routes and mechanisms, and some (not all) shortcomings can be overcome by knowledge sharing.

3 Learning processes of an MRA… 4 When working with developing nations on MRAs or similar initiatives, it is essential that one is sensitive to particular capacity-building and retention of skills requirements.

5 MRA’s are a vehicle for the exchange of knowledge and skills and promote growth for both parties 6 Clear articulation of all the speakers.

7 MRA’s create opportunities for experiencing other countries but the key is the issue of competency and ensuring opportunities where granted have a positive effect 8 The precedent [UK Aus NZ] MRA and how it is being administered. Looking forward to the Implementation in the Caribbean Region

9 MRA ensures the cross-border opportunities for the architects to work beyond their jurisdiction. Though the process of MRA is critical, however, we need to pursue the process through ensuring similar quality of education and skill of the architects to get the benefits of MRA. 10 It is good know there are avenues of attaining local recognition even though procedures can be rather complicated.

11 The question of License to practice -- does it cover in the MA? 12 We all have similar challenges Page 5 of 10

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback 13 The event created a good atmosphere for fruitful interaction among practitioners.

14 The connection the developed countries have through the use of technology than traveling for a meeting long distance 15 MRAs are the new way to success.

16 Periodic Discussion on the Matter would assist Regulators to adjust the regulation time to time to suit the collaborative aspects between the practices.

17 I was able to understand the methods of Registration b/w UK and Australia. We can get benefits and lay down a procedure for ourselves.

18 the process of accreditation for MRA 19 Exchange of faculty and collaborative learning among students from various Schools of Architecture 20 Good event. Concern that some of the speakers did not have accurate knowledge of other existing agreements of a similar nature.

21 With right agreements and collaborations. Practicing architecture in different geographical zones is possible 22 The universal character of the event as whole 23 Our processes are very similar to most counties around the world 24 I could get insights about MRA particularly between South and South and no models available for catering North and South 25 Was especially good to see for my context, that East African professionals have developed working mutual recognition agreements.

26 Mutual Recognition Agreements is the way to go the world is already a global village.

For the Fiji region, I expect commonwealth countries to do more to promote the study of architecture s to do more for the growth 27 The programme overly centred on practice 28 Need for continuous engagement with regulatory bodies 29 the comparison 30 I was happy with the initiatives by governments to increase connection, knowledge sharing and opportunities and the overall benefit to the profession.

31 The presentations from the speakers were informative of the processes and requirements for registration in the different jurisdictions.

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MRA is important and most relevant to some developing economies and regions less developed countries could profit from cross border trade if MRA is implemented The potential for wider MRAs in Architecture automatic exchange of best practices & information, increased mobility and empowered collaboration requiring resilience by the enforcing bodies facilitate favourable work opportunities.

We have more to gain by opening our doors to each other We as CAA need to do a lot of work regarding Accreditation. This cannot do be achieved via similar means.

That a lot of time and work has gone into this issue, but legislative support may still be essential.

That it is not easy to establish MRAs, but that once they are in place the benefits are immense. Also, that there has to be caution when dealing with MRAs because if not handled with enough sensitivity, the countries with insufficient Architects and/or poor academic institutions may be overshadowed by foreign Architects and stunt the growth of local Architects.

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Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback 40 We are all facing similar issues and by working together we can help each other to resolve them 41 That the CAA is willing to work with institutions in countries where training in architecture is not as yet well-established such as Fiji was very encouraging.

42 Potential and optimism in other territories 43 We know very little about each other, so we must bring up more topics about our countries.

44 MRA's are critical to enable job mobility 45 the complexities between different associations and mutual recognition 46 Extra training and work experience is essential to be affiliated to institutes in UK and Australia.

47 Amongst other things, I got the privilege to understand in depth on how one can reach the stage of being certified an architect from the point of being called a graduate architect. There is also the issue of reciprocity where the system in a given state allow individuals to automatically be registered, it was news to me.

48 MRAs are key to allowing appropriate import/export of professional services to boost gaps in expertise.

49 The idea of Reciprocity vs Recognition in the execution of MRAs 50 MRA's require dedication and a fair number of resources to develop, but can be greatly beneficial to members 51 The degree of variance in the requirement for the focus and content of an MRA dependent upon jurisdiction 52 The mutual agreements should find a way to harmonize the different systems across the partners’ frameworks to conditions and criteria that comes to a compromise and yet does not compromise levels / and standards of competence.

8. If there are any other subjects you would like us to cover, please enter them below: 1 2 3 4 5

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CPD's The Sustainable Design Strategies or Plans in Architecture from the various Countries…

Sustainability and the Climate Crisis, Legislative Frameworks What role can UK based Architects play in the CAA? African has the highest numbers of attendees. This reflects how curious we are at given some level of recognition to our certificates in some of the developed countries. I will like this area to be considered more closely, with the view of alleviating some of the challenges we are facing with our certificates and qualifications in the developed countries.

Features on the work of architects in Commonwealth regions and emerging economies. Fiji was interesting to understand their situation and I wanted to undertake research on cyclone resistant structures there many years ago but couldn’t get a visa …. it would be good to look at issues of climate change and response The Business of Architecture, Marketing + Branding in Architecture, Practice + Management, The rise of the Project Manager and the fall of the Contract Administrator Accreditation Process The question of License to practice Building code Comparability of Architectural discipline and it's functions in developing countries Braiding the gap between practice and academia Page 7 of 10

Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback 13 The key aspects of harmonisation of the training of an architect 14 How we can engage countries who are not the part of MRAs. How they can apply and be a part of the MRAs. 15 expand the scope of MRA to the Built Environment professionals and not just architects because they work in complementarities 16 17 18 19

Clarity regarding accreditation of schools and the process of giving license to architects Interested in Education, Practice, and Registration (including MRAs) Elaborate on the east Africa 'architects/ quantity surveyor' concept.

May be some aspects of overall Architectural Education, rather than referring only to professional issues 20 CPD policy framework and management issues, Building regulatory processes and architects, Architects fee and financial management of practices 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Architecture and water use in light of water restrictions.

The east Africa concept of 'architects and quantity surveyors' Mutual Recognition Agreement for Architecture Education and Training Architectural conservation comparing fee scales used by different countries if different to RIBA Are there any initiatives to have a MRA for all Commonwealth nations in the near future?

Cross cutting building codes that enhance net zero easing visiting architects’ collaborations on projects across continents Cross-border practice and collaborations Reciprocity of Associations, Harmonisation of curriculum I had to sign off before it was finished but what I was particularly interested in was the legal aspect of MRA's. Is the agreement of various regional groupings enough to allow for Architects from country A to go and legally work in country B? The issue of credit transfer for students in accredited institutions. heritage, higher education linked to architecture, areas where the architect can intervene Case studies of overcoming practice development in SIDS sustainable design and cost implications Implementation of sustainable design regulations 1.International apprentice opportunities, 2. Sustainability & inclusiveness in the built environment Remuneration of architects across the Commonwealth.

Opportunities for Inter-practice Collaboration in the Commonwealth in addition to building/planning codes, I'd be interested in a discussion of the different approaches to enforcement of same

9. Please feel free to enter any further comments here.

1 I believe it will be good to have a similar event organised more often than before.

2 Given the issues of climate and also sustainability it would be good to look at some of the work in regions like Africa where development is being done that combines good design with appropriate technologies in those locations.

3 Should not the Mutual Agreement by tied to the Canberra Accord. ?

4 For sustainability reasons, how can the program affect pedagogy??

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Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback 5 Sharing the information before the session can improve contributions from attendees 6 Environmental, social and economic sustainability.

7 Accreditation as a subject to schools of architecture in the Commonwealth might help to understand the need.

8 Is there any procedure where countries who are in MRAs can get benefit from different countries with the Registration.

9 next time bring engineers, surveyors, planners, and other allied professions in the built environment 10 It is suggested to hold such sessions periodically focussing on one issue at one time 11 Would please consider including cases stories of those already involved or trying to be involved in this MRA arrangement umbrella. They probably participate as speakers, so as to motivate or inspire, and also highlight real-life challenges (if any) faced under this MRA arrangement. Thank you.

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Well done Team CAA! What would 'reciprocal nations agreement' mean for architects please see answer 7. above Please can the speakers email their presentations to us More interaction-based event, possibly a bit slowly paced. Would like to have the ppts so that we can review in detail and send queries if any.

17 I believe architects should have a global study framework that all countries should tailor their study. And any individual who wants to practice in a region different from his should do a short course that would keep him/her abreast with the new country's laws and regulations. Probably partner with an architect in the new region to understand how things work in the area. CAA could organise courses in this regard where individuals can study about other regions and get certified by CAA which member counties should recognise.

18 The Q & A session did not address most questions put down by participants.

19 Inclusion of case studies in the discussions 20 if CAA have a draft in the form of an MOU to be signed between CAA institutes 21 A more focused Webinar on joint venture requirements for the different jurisdictions may also be of great value as this is one of the areas that third world or smaller countries may be grappling with especially in respect of regional and continental free trade agreements.

22 Delighted that CAA is active and addressing needs of its members 23 Local architects should be sensitized about CAA and its activities 24 The first speakers went into a bit too much detail.

25 I enjoyed the discussion 26 Thank you 27 The questioner is limiting answers to Yes or No. I think it should give the options of 1 - 5.

I am not at all in favour of distant meetings, presentations or learning methods. A person-to-person interaction is the proper way and by far the best.

28 It is part of the discussion but has there been a similar convocation to discuss and agree a common position on the thorny issue of 'informal practitioners' 29 The choice of panellists was very appropriate 30 Well organised and an engaging chair. Thank you for putting this together.

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Commonwealth Association of Architects Making MRAs Work Attendance & Feedback 31 Thank you. I am a professor, I am a professor, I administer the art history discipline at the university in addition to being an employee in the public administration of my city in Luanda/Angola.

32 Appreciated the geographic spread of the speakers 33 I couldn't complete the session. A recording will help to grasp the entire discussion.

34 I found the webinar educative and am looking forward to the next meeting.

35 Can CAA help to spearhead this?

36 I would be interested to know a little more about the possibilities or opportunities for mentorship between two member countries (one with a rich architectural heritage and another being a country with a relatively young architectural heritage) who intend to develop and align their requirements for a smooth MRA process.

37 Thanks to the panellists and the organisers for an informative session. I also appreciated the government-level input and fully support the call for knowledge exchange amongst the bodies. I'd like to suggest that any existing MRA's might be highlighted on the CAA website for ease of reference.

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