Global Access Partners

Founded in 1997, Global Access Partners is a think tank based in Waterloo, Australia working on democracy & civil society, education, health +2 more.

Global Access Partners (GAP) is an independent non-profit institute based in Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia. It initiates strategic debate on social, economic and structural policy issues in Australia and internationally, working through its Second Track process and multidisciplinary projects. Founded in 1997, it is the not-for-profit arm of a network of Australian companies founded in 1971. GAP reports that it has no party-political affiliation, does not lobby, and makes its reports freely available. Its project areas include democracy, education, health, productive ageing, the environment, artificial intelligence and foreign affairs. Its funding combines government and industry partnerships, with sponsorships covering around two thirds of each initiative's budget.