COFISA Biotechnology Foresight: 1st Eastern Cape Workshop Report
The report details a foresight workshop aimed at envisioning sustainable futures for the Eastern Cape by 2050 using various foresighting techniques.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | COFISA |
| Authors: | David Lefutso |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a foresight workshop where participants were divided into groups and used techniques such as the futures wheel, futures table, and story development to explore and articulate potential futures for the Eastern Cape by 2050.
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Key Insights
The report summarizes the first COFISA Foresight Workshop in the Eastern Cape, which employed foresighting techniques to envision sustainable and viable futures for the region by 2050. Participants were introduced to the COFISA innovation systems program and used techniques like the futures wheel, futures table, and story development to identify issues, opportunities, and scenarios for the Eastern Cape's future. The workshop aimed to shift from short-term planning to proactive development of desired futures, focusing on themes like IT, communications, energy, environment, and education.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | Eastern Cape geographic scope | English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | biotechnology | cofisa | cofisa program | eastern cape 2050 | foresight techniques | futures story | futures table | futures wheel | innovation | innovation systems | scenario development | science | south africa | sustainable futures | technology | workshop outcomes