Authors: Bezold, Clement; Juech, Claudia; Michelson, Evan S.

Source: Foresight - The journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policy, Volume 11, Number 4, 2009 , pp. 82-85(4)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - <IT>The purpose of this paper is to conclude the special issue on the topic of pro-poor foresight.</IT> <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - <IT>The paper takes the form of a draft synthesis statement and selected recommendations to emerge from the "Foresight for smart globalization" workshop.</IT> <B>Findings</B> - <IT>There is a need for change at all levels of governance to address the challenges of global poverty, and efforts are needed to foster and improve national foresight capacities.</IT> <B>Originality/value</B> - <IT>Adding poverty as an explicit dimension of existing and future foresight activities is a key component of fostering pro-poor decision making.</IT>

Keywords: Complexity theory; Globalization; Poverty

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14636680910982458

Publication date: 2009-07-17

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