Concept and methodology for multi-country foresight - application on science-technology-innovation and productive chain policies
by Ricardo Seidl Da Fonseca
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues (IJGENVI), Vol. 20, No. 2/3/4, 2021

Abstract: The present paper proposes a conceptual framework for elaborating and improving the application of foresight methods for policy making at multi-country level. Multi-country foresight (McF) shall be designed and used to analyse future-oriented common issues and goals, detect opportunities for cooperation and eventual conflicts of interest, identify complementary attributes, and promote supra-national or global facilities, infrastructures and services. Attention is given to participation mechanisms, allowing the implementation of common visions of the future by joining efforts, knowledge stocks, economic and political strengths, and improving international collaboration, strategic alliances and networking. The concept addresses two main development vectors: science, technology and innovation (STI) systems and productive chains. The core idea here is to use the foresight process as a tool for establishing multi-country STI policies and programs as well as policies and strategies for promoting global productive chains. The paper is particularly dedicated to developing countries and economies in transition.

Online publication date: Mon, 21-Feb-2022

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