Biotechnical Foresight: 3rd Western Cape Workshop
This report details the outcomes of the Third Western Cape COFISA Foresight Workshop, focusing on developing sustainable futures for communities through foresight methods.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Cooperation Framework On Innovation Systems Between Finland And South Africa (COFISA) |
| Authors: | Thembinkosi Semwayo |
| Geographic focus: | Western Cape, South Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a two-day foresight workshop with participants from various sectors. They engaged in group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and action planning to develop strategies and action plans related to three themes of innovation in the Western Cape.
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Key Insights
The Third Western Cape COFISA Foresight Workshop aimed to create viable and sustainable futures for communities by employing foresight methods. The workshop's primary goal was to enhance the regional systems of innovation in the Western Cape province. Participants used futures-oriented techniques to develop specific action plans within three chosen themes: Hub of Entrepreneurial Excellence, Service Innovation via Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS), and Sharing Technology and Technology for Sharing. The report outlines the preliminary inputs, the detailed action plans developed, and the innovation policy and strategy recommendations for each theme.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | Western Cape geographic scope | action plans | biotechnical | biotechnology | entrepreneurial excellence | foresight | foresight methods | knowledge intensive business services (kibs) | policy recommendations | regional innovation | science | sustainable futures | technology sharing | workshop outcomes