How to Create National Foresight Culture and Capacity: Case Study South Africa

This report examines the collaboration between COFISA and SAFIPA, Finnish-South African innovation projects, focusing on fostering a national culture of foresight and capacity for sustainable development and poverty alleviation through innovative technologies and strategies.

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Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher:

Ekonomiaz

Authors: Barend Taute, David Lefutso, Mario Marais, Mphathi Nyewe, Neeshal Munga, Thembinkosi Daniel Semwayo, Olli Hietanen
Geographic focus: South Africa, Finland

Methods

The research method involved analyzing the outcomes of the COFISA and SAFIPA projects, which included future scenarios, visions, innovations, action plans, policy recommendations, and the development of foresight capacities and networks. The projects aimed to embed foresight and innovation processes into regional and national levels to establish a culture of foresight and cooperation.

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Key Insights

The research details Finnish-South African cooperative projects COFISA and SAFIPA, aimed at enhancing South Africa's innovation system and ICT services for societal benefit. It emphasizes the importance of public awareness and strategic innovation capacities, presenting outcomes like future scenarios, action plans, and policy recommendations. The challenge ahead is to embed these foresight and innovation processes into regional and national practices, cultivating a culture of foresight and cooperation.

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