noun
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations; CLAIR
A Japanese organization promoting international exchange and cooperation among local governments.
自治体国際化協会は、地方自治体の国際交流を支援している。
The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations supports international exchange for local governments.
Compound of 自治体 (local government), 国際化 (internationalization), and 協会 (association).