South Africa's Approach To Foresighting - A Developing Country's Perpective
The report details South Africa's National Research and Technology Foresight project, aimed at identifying emerging technologies and market opportunities for the country's future development.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | B Day, B Protheroe, B. Memela, G Loots, K Njobe, N. Tsengwa, P Hatty, S. Zikode, P. M. Mjwara, P. M. Mjwara, K Njobe, N. Tsengwa, B. Memela, B Day, P Hatty, G Loots, B Protheroe, S. Zikode |
| Geographic focus: | South Africa, Africa |
Methods
The research method included stakeholder consultation, workshops, co-nomination for expertise identification, SWOT analysis, scenario analysis, surveys, and the development of sector-specific scenarios. The methodology was designed to be inclusive and participatory, involving a broad range of community stakeholders.
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Key Insights
The report outlines South Africa's National Research and Technology Foresight (NRTF) project, conducted by the Department of Arts, Culture, Science, and Technology (DACST). The project's goal is to identify emerging technologies and market opportunities that could benefit South Africa in the next five years. The foresight exercise involves extensive consultation with stakeholders from various sectors, including industry, government, and civil society, to ensure broad participation and ownership. The methodological approach combines SWOT analysis, scenario analysis, and surveys to contextualize sector work within macro scenarios for South Africa. The report discusses the selection of foresight sectors through countrywide workshops, the identification of expertise through co-nomination and direct appointment, and the development of sector-specific missions and foci. It also describes the process of conducting strategic analysis, surveys, workshops, and sector-specific scenarios to inform future research and technology strategies. The findings indicate a shift towards information and digital economies, with biotechnology and bioinformatics expected to significantly impact various sectors by 2010. The foresight results will guide funding allocation, capacity building, research priorities, industry R&D investment, SMME technology uptake, and addressing S&T skills shortages.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | department of arts culture science and technology | emerging technologies | expertise identification | foresight | future trends | futures | market opportunities | methodology | scenario analysis | scenarios | sector selection | south africa | stakeholder consultation | swot analysis | technology