Author: Colson, Aurélien

Source: Foresight - The journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policy, Volume 9, Number 1, 2007 , pp. 67-72(6)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - <IT>This paper seeks to analyse the tools and initiatives developed in the public sector in Quebec to anticipate futures challenges.</IT> <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - <IT>The paper surveys and analyses forward-looking activities within governments, the public sector and institutes in Quebec.</IT> <B>Findings</B> - <IT>The paper finds that Quebec is taking care of its future, especially through sustainable development policies. Strategic planning is in widespread use, boosted by administration reforms in the 1990s; strategic intelligence is gaining ground through a network gathering the main public institutions; and a promising foresight is going on.</IT> <B>Originality/value</B> - <IT>The study provides an insight into the state of futures research in Quebec and its characteristics.</IT>

Keywords: Canada; Decision making; Forecasting; Public sector organizations; Strategic planning

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14636680710727561

Publication date: 2007-02-27

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