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--- futures:governance_under_pressure [2023/06/10 20:11] – sarah.wheeler
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 ======Governance Under Pressure======
 =====Summary=====
+Escalating geopolitical instability amidst the formation of a multipolar world, coupled with the potential absence of a discernible global leader, instills heightened apprehension. Nations grapple with hesitancy to align with any one power, opting instead for a cautious stance and the pursuit of greater autonomy. Consequently, this paradigm shift contributes to the emergence of a multipolar world order, contrasting the previously established bipolar framework.
+Simultaneously, countries face a multitude of internal challenges, marked by political fragmentation, eroding legitimacy, surging nationalism, and prevailing public mistrust. The encroachment of subnational governing bodies, private organizations, and non-state actors on the authority and powers once exclusive to national governments adds to the complexity of these transformations. Amidst these intricate dynamics, the prevailing discourse underscores the mounting pressure on governance structures to adapt and align with the complexities of an ever-evolving world.
+Within this context, a distinct sentiment of disappointment emerges, reflecting a perceived sense of missed opportunities or regression. Governance, in particular, struggles to keep pace with the rapid advancements witnessed in various realms, notably technology. Rather than embracing progress, governance is perceived as trapped in outdated practices and approaches, entangled in inertia or stagnation, hindering meaningful advancements.
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   - What will cities, mayors and civil society groups need in order to jointly advocate for and lead policy changes?
 The biggest factors contributing to cities' role in global governance are: relationship between cities and their nation states, degree of privitatization within cities, provision of security in cities, degree of city-to-city cooperation, degree of virtual citizenship, and degree of backlash against globalization.
-====Health and Health Care in 2032====
-[[library:health_and_health_care_in_2032|Health and Health Care in 2032]] by
 ====The Future of Asia: Forces of Change and Potential Surprises====
-[[library:the_future_of_asia_forces_of_change_and_potential_surprises|The Future of Asia: Forces of Change and Potential Surprises]] by
+[[library:the_future_of_asia_forces_of_change_and_potential_surprises|The Future of Asia: Forces of Change and Potential Surprises]] and [[library:the_future_of_asia_forces_of_change_and_potential_surprises_supplementary_report| Supplementary Report]] by [[encyclopedia:policy_horizons_canada|Policy Horizons Canada]] examines the potential future trends and challenges that Canada may face in the next 10-15 years. It explores various topics including technological advancements, climate change, demographic shifts, and geopolitical dynamics. One of the 'forces of change' evaluated is governance.
 ====Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development====
-[[library:scenarios_for_the_future_of_technology_and_international_development|Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development]] by
+[[library:scenarios_for_the_future_of_technology_and_international_development|Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development]] by [[encyclopedia:rockefeller_foundation|Rockefeller Foundation]] explores four scenarios: Lock Step, Clever Together, Hack Attack, and Smart Scramble, each depicting different trajectories of technological development and their socio-economic impacts, and their implications for technology and global development. The scenarios are built from two critical uncertainties: adaptive capacity and political and economic alignment.
 ====Global Foresight 2022====
-[[library:global_foresight_2022|Global Foresight 2022]] by
+[[library:global_foresight_2022|Global Foresight 2022]] by [[encyclopedia:atlantic_council|Atlantic Council]] examines three scenarios and their implications on global trends and challenges.
+  * Cold War II, with a twist
+  * A World Transformed by Climate Shocks
+  * A Democratic Resistance
+The scenarios are shaped by 10 trends, one of which is 'The deepening of domestic disorders' which looks at growing inequality within and between countries and how the rise of the internet and social media has both empowered citizens and posed threats to democracy.
 ====Thinking MENA Futures: The Next Five Years and Beyond====
-[[library:thinking_mena_futures_the_next_five_years_and_beyond|Thinking MENA Futures: The Next Five Years and Beyond]] by
+[[library:thinking_mena_futures_the_next_five_years_and_beyond|Thinking MENA Futures: The Next Five Years and Beyond]] by the [[encyclopedia:middle_east_institute|Middle East Institute]] is a series of essays looking at the next 5 years (2021-2026) for the Middle East and North Africa. One of which, "The Primacy of the G Word: Governance, not only growth", looks at strength of governance.
-====Caribbean: 2030 Trends====
-[[library:caribbean_2030_trends|Caribbean: 2030 Trends]] by
 ====African Futures 2050: The Next Forty Years====
-[[library:african_futures_2050_the_next_forty_years|AFRICAN FUTURES 2050: THE NEXT FORTY YEARS]] by
+[[library:african_futures_2050_the_next_forty_years|AFRICAN FUTURES 2050: THE NEXT FORTY YEARS]] by [[encyclopedia:foresight_for_development|Foresight for Development]] is a platform dedicated to exploring the future of Africa and envisioning potential scenarios for the continent's development over the next four decades. Split into sections of key elements of development, the sociopolitical elements look at things like democratization and 'the rule of law and corruption'.
 ====African Digital Futures====
-[[library:african_digital_futures|African Digital Futures]] by
+[[library:african_digital_futures|African Digital Futures]] by [[encyclopedia:ngfp_african_digital_futures|NGFP African Digital Futures]] provides a platform for exploring and discussing the future of Africa, with a particular focus on the continent's economic, social, and technological development. It offers various resources, including articles, reports, and interactive tools, to engage in conversations and envision potential scenarios for the future of Africa. One of the stories looks at the relationship between data and good governance.