Three Biotechnology-Related Scenarios for the Eastern Cape

This report presents three scenarios exploring the potential future of biotechnology in the Eastern Cape, focusing on urban knowledge economy, rural industrialization, and a balanced “rurbal” development.

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The research method involved foresight exercises, workshops, and scenario writing by participants, followed by editing and integration of inputs to create detailed narratives for each scenario. The scenarios were informed by past experiences, current trends, and expert contributions, including those from international publications.

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The report outlines three distinct scenarios for the Eastern Cape's future, each examining the role of biotechnology in shaping economic and social outcomes. The scenarios are: 1) Biotechnology in an Urban Knowledge Economy, emphasizing high-tech, eco-friendly urban development; 2) Biotechnology in Rural Industrialisation, focusing on agricultural productivity and biofuels; and 3) Biotechnology in a “Rurbal” Balance, which integrates rural and urban development through sustainable practices and community involvement. The scenarios consider various factors such as economic growth, environmental sustainability, social equity, and technological innovation, reflecting on past strategies and projecting future possibilities for the region's biotechnology sector.

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Categories: rurbal balance | 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | Eastern Cape geographic scope | English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | agricultural productivity | biofuels | biotechnology | community associations | environmental conservation | green technology | rural industrialisation | sustainable development | urban knowledge economy