Services
Whatever the challenge, there's a way we can work alongside you – from confidential advice to supporting institutional reform and hands-on research. Find the service that meets your challenge.
Systems leadership
Supporting leaders drive systems transformation and growth. We’ve spent more than fifty years learning how to strengthen systems, and support systems leaders.
Read moreStrategic advisory services
Supporting nation builders turn political, economic and social vision into sustainable and impactful investments.
Read moreInstitutional reform
Developing the capacity to deliver, improve and sustain essential public services.
Read moreInnovation, research and knowledge
Building evidence and tools, networks and communications to drive change.
Read moreOur expertise
Knowledge and capability, working together to turn understanding and insight into lasting change.
Deep expertise across systems
Grounded knowledge of all the systems that make nations grow. At Riva, everything starts with the belief that strong nations are built on strong public services. We've spent decades at the intersection of water, finance, sanitation, public health, climate, and governance. We’ve innovated and implemented, building an evidence base that’s unique and unmatched. Our expertise goes beyond technical know-how. We know how to help people achieve their fundamental human rights. We understand how national systems function, fail, and transform. We bring that intelligence to bear wherever it’s needed, from rural districts to presidential offices.
Practical capabilities
The capacity to develop policy, finance and strategy to deliver lasting change. Knowing what needs to change is only the beginning. Making it happen in a way that sticks, that's locally owned, and doesn't fall apart when a project ends, demands something different. We've spent decades carrying out root-cause analysis, building solutions from evidence, and forming relationships to make them land. We work at every level of each system: with heads of state, government ministers, civil servants, institutional and service leaders, wealth generators and citizens.
Where we work
Our members work across Africa, Asia and Europe – each bringing systems knowledge to where it's needed most. And our landmark One For All partnership with Water For People extends our reach and influence.
Whereas earlier contracts mainly focused on maintaining and expanding services, what makes this contract (with Riva) different is its stronger emphasis on institutional strengthening. It covers areas such as sustainability and long-term performance, operational efficiency and financial viability, regulatory compliance and customer service. It also introduces refined performance targets and clearer accountability mechanisms
Ronald Nyakana, Senior Monitoring Officer, Water Utility Regulation Department, Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of the Republic of Uganda
