The Institute promotes sound social policy and public debate on national priorities in four ways: gathering and analyzing data; conducting policy research; evaluating programs and services; and educating Americans on critical issues and trends. It also works abroad, providing technical expertise on reinvigorating communities and nurturing civil society.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.urban.org
- Address:
- Urban Institute, 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, 202-833-7200
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1968
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Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Sarah Rosen Wartell
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Staff size
2023
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2019
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% Female staff
2019
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% Female researchers
2023
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2015
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Social
Likes (2023)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 15/04/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.