Located in Washington, D.C., Urban Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research and educational organization. It specializes in gathering data, conducting research, evaluating programs, offering technical assistance overseas and educating Americans on social as well as economic issues. In addition, the organization publishes studies, reports and books on topics of public consideration. It operates throughout the United States and abroad in over 28 countries. Urban Institute is a member of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.