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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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher: netstrategics, 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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