======Horizon Scanning======
This report analyzes various Horizon Scanning (HS) approaches to inform the European Commission on creating an effective HS framework. It reviews five HS methods, discusses their integration with policy-making, and recommends strategies for the European Forum for Forward Looking Activities (EFFLA).  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://espas.secure.europarl.europa.eu/orbis/system/files/generated/document/en/8%2520EFFLA%2520Study%2520-%2520Williams%2520-%2520Horizon%2520Scanning%2520comparative%2520analysis.pdf|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |netstrategics, [[encyclopedia:eu_ec_european_commission|European Commission]]  |
|Authors:  |Huw Williams  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global, Singapore, Australia, European Union   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved desk research and expert interviews to evaluate five Horizon Scanning approaches: Singapore's RAHS, Australia's AJASN, Metafore, iKnow, and the UK's Sigmascan. The study assessed their processes, tools, and integration with policy-making.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The study examines Horizon Scanning models from Singapore, Australia, Metafore, iKnow, and Sigmascan, comparing them against a SESTI-defined model. It evaluates their effectiveness in identifying emerging risks and opportunities and suggests a framework for Horizon Scanning within the European Commission (EC), focusing on tools, databases, and human intelligence (HUMINT) roles.  \\ 
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