RIMPA Global – Road Map for Global Expansion

Over the past two years, RIMPA has evaluated its position in the global Information Management (IM) market, forming strategic partnerships with key organisations worldwide. These collaborations have helped develop and shape our journey for the next four years. The endorsed road map satisfies two of RIMPA’s strategic pillars;

• Advocacy and Collaboration - BUILD INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCES - Increasing RIMPA Global presence to benefit the profession and practitioners. Work with global entities to promote benefits of RIMPA Global membership.
• Social and Environmental Programming: IMPLEMENT SPECIFIC GROUP PROGRAMS - Provision of assistance and knowledge to specific groups in the area of information management.

Besides the formal benefits of this approach the Board and staff have the amazing feeling of giving and benefiting others and believe me it feels good.

Objective

To engage with key groups in countries with developing IM capabilities, enhancing their skills and recognition programs.

Key Goals

1. Identify Potential Partners: Target groups in developing IM countries.
2. Offer Value-Added Services: Provide localised training, webinars, certification programs, and e-learning platforms.
3. Promote Memberships: Establish reciprocal membership agreements and offer affordable membership tiers and special discounts.

Implementation Roadmap

1. Research and Analysis: Identify countries with emerging IM needs, analyse landscapes, and engage with key stakeholders.
2. Partnership Development: Form relationships with key stakeholders and establish partnership agreements.
3. Implementation and Promotion: Conduct pilot programs, gather feedback and learn and develop marketing strategies.
4. Expansion and Scaling: Expand successful partnerships, refine services, and build long-term relationships.

Target Countries

Pilot Program -India and Kenya

Future programs – South Africa, Philippines, Tonga, Fiji, and Indonesia.

Conclusion

RIMPA aims to become a global leader in records and information management by leveraging partnerships to support practitioners in developing IM countries, achieving sustainable growth, and contributing to the professional development of records management worldwide.