RISD’s approach to global engagement is centered on a model that prioritizes reciprocity of exchange and partnered models of program and research development. A strong network of formal and informal partners includes 43 Global Exchange institutions around the world and Global Futures Lab participants such as the Art University of Isfahan in Iran, the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, India, the Universidad Catolica del Peru in Lima, Peru and Zoma Contemporary Art Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In addition, RISD continues to pursue sustained practice- and teaching-based collaborative projects and research with other partners around the world.