======Africa and Foresight: Better Futures in Development======
This report explores how Strategic Foresight can enhance development planning and policy-making in Africa, focusing on the alignment with Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/library/download-file/46-1455/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
[[encyclopedia:undp|United Nations Development Programme}]] 
 
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|Authors:  |Peter Van De Pol  |
|Geographic focus:  |Africa   |
|Time Horizon:|2063|

=====Methods=====
The research method involved analyzing the role of Strategic Foresight in development planning and policy-making, assessing its historical evolution, current applications, and potential to address Africa's future challenges and opportunities in alignment with Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report examines the role of Strategic Foresight in advancing development in Africa, considering the continent's aspirations outlined in Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda. It emphasizes the need for innovative, future-oriented tools to navigate the rapid, complex changes of the 21st century. The report discusses the historical evolution of Foresight, its applications in government for national development visions, anticipatory governance, resilient policy planning, and public service innovation. It also highlights the UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence's efforts to tailor Foresight methodologies to the specific needs of developing countries.  \\ 
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