Evidence for the future? Strategic foresight as a source of evidence for policymaking

2026

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This paper argues that strategic foresight can be a valuable source of evidence for policymaking if its production and application are carefully managed.

* Examines the challenges and opportunities of integrating strategic foresight (SF) into policymaking.
* Proposes a conceptual framework with three enablers: robustness, appropriateness, and inclusivity.
* Analyzes two case studies (UK Net Zero Society and ESPAS Horizon Scanning) to illustrate these enablers.

Tags: strategic foresight, policymaking, evidence, futures, policy analysis

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