R&I Foresight in Government: A Handbook for Policymakers published by European Commission (10/2023).
“This Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) has focussed on Research and Innovation (R&I) foresight which refers to foresight activities for and in R&I systems, including the disciplined analysis of alternative futures. In an uncertain, complex, and highly dynamic global environment, foresight has gained significance and particular relevance in the policy context. The interest and relevance of R&I foresight in support of policy at European and national level has grown in response to a number of important geopolitical, economic, technological, social, and environmental challenges. R&I foresight can prove an important vehicle for actions to cope with disruption, while disruption can provide the impetus for more anticipatory, future-proofed policies. Foresight provides a creative space to unpack and explore the transformative potential of new ideas, technologies, and societal developments that can reshape existing policy frameworks and governance structures…”
