Council on Australia Latin America Relations

Overview

The Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) was established by the Australian Government in 2001 to enhance Australia’s economic, political and social relations with Latin America.  The objectives of the Council on Australia Latin America Relations are: Enhanced and strengthened links between Australia and Latin America, particularly in the areas of mutual economic support (encompassing two way trade and investment), education, sustainability and applied research, sport, culture and tourism, aligned closely with the policy of economic diplomacy Closer engagement at a corporate level between Australia and Latin America Increased engagement with and understanding of Australia in Latin America, and of Latin America in Australia and The provision of advice to government about opportunities that will enhance the Australia – Latin America relationship. The Council concentrates its activities on the following priority areas: Mutual Economic Support (encompassing two way trade and investment); Education, Sustainability and Applied Research and Sport, Arts and Culture and Tourism. In the 2017-2018 Grant round the Council will consider favourably projects that strengthen relations with priority countries Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, as well as through the Pacific Alliance. Public-Private partnerships involving co-funding are also strongly encouraged.