The objective of the ALFA programme is to contribute to the development of higher education in Latin America (LA) through cooperation between EU and LA countries, along the following priorities: reform and modernisation of higher education institutions and systems; quality, accessibility and relevance of higher education; development of skilled human resources in LA, taking particular account of the least favoured or vulnerable groups and regions; support for progress towards the creation of a joint higher education area in LA and to promote links with the EU; promoting cooperation and establishment of networks and lasting links between institutions of higher education in EU and LA.
