COFISA Provincial Biotechnology Foresight

This report summarizes a biotechnology foresight exercise conducted in three South African provinces to identify opportunities and strategies for regional innovation and biotechnology development.

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Quick Facts
Report location:	source
Language:	English
Publisher:	COFISA
Authors:	R.s. Day, P.h. Greenwood
Geographic focus:	Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, South Africa

Methods

The research method involved a series of two-day residential workshops in each province, where participants from diverse sectors collaborated to create biotechnology scenarios and technology roadmaps. The process included reviewing biotechnology trends, developing scenarios through futures wheels, and crafting technology roadmaps to identify SME opportunities.

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Key Insights

The COFISA Provincial Biotechnology Foresight report details a collaborative foresight exercise conducted in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng provinces of South Africa. The exercise, which took place between October 2008 and April 2009, aimed to explore the role of biotechnology in the provinces' futures. Participants from various sectors developed scenarios and technology roadmaps to anticipate biotechnology opportunities and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report synthesizes the process and outputs of the exercise, including biotechnology trends, scenario development, and action plans for biotechnology focus areas. It also reflects on the effectiveness of the foresight tools and processes used, highlighting the potential of regional foresight to stimulate innovation and economic growth.

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