Censis, Centre for Social Studies and Policies, is a socio-economic research institute founded in 1964. In 1973, with support from major public and private bodies, it became a foundation recognized by Presidential Decree. For more than thirty years, Censis provides research, consulting, evaluation, and proposals in the basic sectors of society, including training, labour, welfare, territorial networks, environment, economy, local and urban development, public administration, media and culture.