Public/Private Ventures
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| Abbreviation | P/PV |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1978 |
| Dissolved | 2012 |
| Purpose | Improving lives in low-income communities |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Website | http://ppv.issuelab.org/ |
Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) was a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social research and policy organization; it disbanded on July 31, 2012. Its mission was to improve the effectiveness of policies, programs and community initiatives, especially as they affect vulnerable communities. The organization developed new models and performed evaluations of existing initiatives; it also assisted programs seeking to replicate and expand.