Mauritius National Research Foresight Exercise: Synthesis Report

This report synthesizes the Mauritius National Research Foresight Exercise (NRFE), which maps out a medium to long-term research and innovation (R&I) strategy for Mauritius. Managed by the Mauritius Research Council and delivered by the Manchester Institute for Innovation Research, it encompasses futures outlook with projections and scenarios for 2020-2030, review and capacity building, and strategies for collaborative and policy or enterprise-related research.

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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher: Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
Publication date: April 16, 2013
Authors: Deborah Cox, Ian Miles, Jennifer Cassingena Harper, Joe Ravetz, Luke Georghiou., Ozcan Saritas, Paul Cunningham
Time horizon: 2020 - 2030
Geographic focus: Mauritiuss
Page count: 126

Methods

The NRFE utilized workshops, interviews, and online surveys to engage stakeholders in identifying research priorities and developing a strategic R&I roadmap. The process involved mapping current trends, generating scenarios, and analyzing policy responses. It aimed to align research with Mauritius's unique challenges and opportunities, emphasizing sustainable development and international collaboration.

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Key Insights

The NRFE aims to enhance Mauritius's capacity for knowledge-based enterprise, governance, and society through coordinated R&I programs. It employs a foresight approach to manage uncertainties, mobilize opportunities, and define common visions with strategic thinking. The exercise involves futures thinking, capacity building, and creative strategy development, focusing on anticipatory intelligence for a knowledge-based nation. The report synthesizes consultations, workshops, and online surveys, proposing a roadmap for R&I in Mauritius.

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