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| Board of Directors Staff History of the Center Financial statements and organizational documents During Election Season |
About Us
Bringing Balanced, Non-Partisan Analysis to Public Policy Debates in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization that pursues data-based research on public policy matters, develops options, informs policy makers and advises them about choices for action. The Center’s mission is to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through quality information and analysis on issues shaping New Hampshire’s future.
To advance its mission, the Center actively identifies issues, collects and analyzes data, publishes reports and special papers, holds briefing sessions for elected and appointed policy makers and stakeholders, and participates in public discussion of policy topics through the print and electronic media. As a private sector "think tank", the Center is committed to quality research and thorough communication.
The Center is governed by a Board of Directors, which continually strives for balance. Members are sought from among those who have interest and experience in state and local policy questions, who have broad contacts among key policy makers, and who represent a variety of political and policy perspectives. By design, at least 50% of our funding comes from unrestricted donations, ensuring our independence and our ability to respond quickly to changing policy needs in the state.
Project Selection
The Center’s primary objective in selecting projects is to increase available information clarify understanding about public policy issues so that decision-makers better understand their policy options. A number of questions are considered during project selection:
- Can helpful information be prepared in time for policy decisions?
- Will better information or analysis have any impact on the understanding of the issue or the policy-setting process?
- Are the technical resources available to do a credible job?
- Is the issue of sufficient importance to warrant consumption of limited resources?
- Is there current research done elsewhere that is transferable to New Hampshire?
In addition, foundations, local governments, and non-profit organizations may suggest and commission projects on topics of particular concern to them.
New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies