8.2 PROFESSIONAL ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT Table 127 Extent of engagement between Government and the Architectural profession Region
Country
Does the organisation advise the Government?
Botswana
Y
AAB members participate in a variety of government consultative forums.
Ghana
N
-
Kenya
Y
Providing advice and support on infrastructural development that affects the built environment and public safety
Mauritius
Y
The MAA is invited on several consultation platforms to advise on architectural matters
Namibia
Y
Advice regarding Acts that are changing without prior communication with the Institute. Requests revisions on procurement Acts that are being launched without approval from Architects.
Nigeria
Y
Interactive annual conferences, workshop and seminars, all closing with communique and reports issued to Government and Public.
Rwanda
Y
RIA plays advisory role as it comes to matters pertaining to the built environment. RIA has actively participated in the preparation of master plans in the capital city and tertiary cities. RIA is actively involved with cities and districts in preparation and implementation of short- and long-term projects in different settings.
South Africa
Y
SAIA comments on legislation/regulation when there is opportunity to do so. It participates in round table discussions and forums to comment on relevant Built Environment matters whenever the opportunity arises. The City of Cape Town appointed a Chief Resilience Officer in May 2017.
Uganda
Y
We sit on the national building board. Representation in the ministries. Participate in different policy workshops
Zambia
Y
Government appoints Architects to Technical Committee where expert advice will be required Government requests opinions from Architects on matters that are Architectural in nature
Bangladesh
Y
IAB advises government in architectural matters. IAB advises government in technical issues. IAB advises government to take development strategies. IAB advises government to make policies and act. IAB advises government to review building codes, guidelines and its necessary amendment. IAB advises government in heritage conservation. IAB advises government in any moral stand. etc.
India
Y
As members/invitees in various boards and committee’s setup by the government for the purpose
Malaysia
Y
Memorandum, participate in working committees or task force groups
Pakistan
Y
Informally
Singapore
Y
Involve in the formulation of new codes and standards, feedback from the industry
Sri Lanka
Y
Institute represents the government appointed committees who discuss and advise planning and solving national issues.
Antigua & Barbuda
N
-
Canada
Y
-
Dominica
Y
In any manners. The government is selecting who they want.
Trinidad & Tobago
Y
Meetings are held where possible with respective state bodies to address our concerns. We advise via the Joint Consultative Council (JCC), which represents all consultants i.e. architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and planners
Cyprus
Y
Malta
Y
The Government should, but does not always, consult the profession on matters related to architecture. The Chamber advises government through written submission, formal meetings and hands on consultation.
United Kingdom
Y
The ARB advises the Government as the regulatory body for architecture. The RIBA advises the Government in an informal capacity.
Hong Kong SAR
Y
Appointments of HKIA members in government advisory committees, public / stakeholders’ consultations, regular and ad hoc meetings with government
Australia
Y
Advises on architectural competitions, advises on matters of policy related to the built environment, affordable housing, etc
Fiji
Y
New Zealand
Y
Africa
Asia
Caribbean and Americas
Europe
Other
Pacific
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How does the professional organisation advise the Government?
Ministerial Advisory Group
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