Strengthening Australia-Latin America Relations: Institutional Mapping and Building Collaborative Strategies

This project aims to investigate and map the institutional landscape of Australia's engagement with Latin America, covering educational, governmental, and business sectors. It seeks to identify and understand key organisations involved in promoting Australia-Latin America relations, assess their current priorities and activities, and develop recommendations for improving collaboration to achieve a more cohesive approach for Australia's engagement with the Latin American region. Objectives include mapping existing institutions, analysing their current activities, experiences, and priorities, and developing strategic recommendations to improve coordination. The project will explore practical strategies for integrating organisations' agendas, focusing on shared interests to build a unified approach. It will also design short-term collaborative activities and propose policies for medium and long-term impact. The research will use qualitative methods to assess collaboration and identify integration opportunities. The findings will produce actionable recommendations and strategies for fostering stronger regional relationships. This project has the potential to enhance bilateral relations between Australia and Latin America, addressing organisational fragmentation and improving collaborative outcomes. 

• Elizabeth Kath
• Victor del Rio 

2025 - ongoing

• Kath, Elizabeth (Guest Ed), Dossier: Latin American Migration to Australia, Journal of Iberian & Latin American Research, Vol 28, Issue 2. 
• Kath, Elizabeth (Ed). 2016. Australian-Latin American Relations: New Links in A Changing Global Landscape. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. (Edited Book)