A nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide information and analysis that increase social and economic justice throughout the world. http://www.irc-online.org/
Founded at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, to identify, scientifically evaluate, and implement through public policy, promising new technologies and programs that offer practical solutions to problems facing the United States. http://www.istpp.org/
Network of people involved in action and research in urban areas, on issues such as social exclusion, community-led environmental schemes, and social housing. http://inura.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to researching policy issues of critical importance for women. IWPR's policy areas include poverty and welfare, family and work, health care and domestic violence, and employment. http://www.iwpr.org/
The Institute for American Values, founded in 1987, is a private, nonpartisan organization devoted to contributing intellectually to the renewal of marriage and family life and the sources of competence, character, and citizenship. http://www.americanvalues.org
The first online think-tank for the independent critical analysis of global and local society, to promote human rights, justice and peace. http://www.globalresearch.org
A non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization established upon the eternal truths of the Declaration of Independence and dedicated to providing timely information to concerned citizens, government officials, and public opinion leaders. http://www.i2i.org
A US-based nonprofit organization committed to international education in academic research, professional training and technical assistance. http://www.irex.org/
A "think tank" for progressive research and action to create a more responsible society built around the values of justice, nonviolence, sustainability, and decency. http://www.ips-dc.org/
The ICPD conducts research projects on a wide range of issues concerning global security, conversion of resources from military to civilian purposes, food security, employment, economic development, and the environment. http://www.icpd.org/
Committed to promoting self-government. Projects include facilitating conflict prevention discussion, producing op-ed's, and publication. Located in Oakland, CA. http://www.icspress.com/ics/default.asp
Iowa PIRG is a nonprofit public interest organization dedicated to preserving the environment, protecting consumers and holding government accountable to the public interest. Located in Des Moines, Iowa. http://www.iowapirg.org/
The mission of the Peru based institute is to assist developing and former Soviet nations in the transition to a modern market economy that actually gives those who have been locked out of the system a stake in the economy. http://www.ild.org.pe/
INP is a network of policy institutes around the world defending property rights, the rule of law, free markets and free speech. http://www.policynetwork.net/
