UNCTAD Strategic Foresight
Strategic foresight for the post-2015 development agenda
Description
This report identifies, analyses and presents for discussion key issues concerning the role of strategic foresight for policymakers, particularly in developing countries. Chapter II provides an introduction to strategic foresight and its use around the world. Chapter III presents key trends related to science, technology and innovation (STI) that are likely to be relevant for development in the post-2015 period, based on the findings of the meta-analysis of recent foresight reports and inputs from international foresight experts, together with a critical assessment of their potential socioeconomic and development impacts. Chapter IV highlights key policy lessons. Chapter V presents findings and suggestions for consideration by national Governments and other relevant stakeholders.
Key data
Projectlead
Project team
Dr. Christian Zipper, Devon Wemyss, Prof. Harry Spiess, Dr. Merja Hoppe, Dr. Yann Blumer, Rafael Popper, Byeongwon Park, Karel Haegeman, Ron Johnston, Isabel Mariani
Project partners
University of Sydney; University of Manchester; Science and Technology Policy Institute STEPI; Joint Research Center / Institute for Prospective Technological Studies
Project status
completed, 02/2015 - 12/2016
Institute/Centre
Institute of Sustainable Development (INE); Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE)
Funding partner
EU and other international programmes
Project budget
12'000 CHF
School of Engineering
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8400 Winterthur