11 Jul 2005

Foresight at a crossroads

Michael Keenan, Fabiana Scapolo
PILOT PROJECT TO SCOPE THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A EUROPEAN
FORESIGHT ACADEMY
EUR No: 21406 EN, Year: 2004 a link

List of Available Reports: EC, DG JRC - IPTS, ESTO network a link

"Foresight practice today stands at a crossroads. It can develop significantly further, diffusing into ever new areas and situations. Or it can retreat as a passing fad that has had its day for the time being, with a possible return in 2020. The determining factors on the direction that will be followed are manifold, and include the demonstrable usefulness of Foresight in policy and investment decision-making, and the development of a community of practice committed to Foresight as a process. At the time of writing, such a community of practice is beginning to emerge in Europe."