Foresighting for Development
This report explores the role of technology in economic development and the use of foresighting and scenario planning to navigate future challenges.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anthony Clayton, Ken Lum, Walter Wehrmeyer, Walter Wehrmeyer, Anthony Clayton, Ken Lum |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing the interplay between technology and economic development, evaluating foresighting and scenario planning practices, and assessing their effectiveness in various contexts, including government and industry. The study also considered the limitations of traditional forecasting and the advantages of foresighting in complex, rapidly changing environments.
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Key Insights
The report examines the impact of technological innovation on economic growth, the acceleration of change due to globalization, and the need for new planning methods to address rapid transformations. It emphasizes the importance of foresighting and scenario planning as tools to anticipate and shape the future, particularly for less developed nations facing technological and economic divides. The report also discusses the limitations of traditional forecasting methods during times of discontinuity and the benefits of participatory, inclusive foresighting processes for sustainable development.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | development trajectories | economic growth | foresighting | futures | globalization | knowledge networks | policy errors | scenario planning | sustainable development | technological innovation | technology | wealth creation