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Policy with foresight

Winding road in a forest area, seen from above
14/11/2023

Experts in demography and other social sciences have a range of established methods, from projections, foresight and scenario-building to simulations and analysing synthetic populations that address different problems. One thing they have in common is the challenge of connecting their results to practice.

How can complex and nuanced results from foresight exercises translate into usable information for policy makers? What are the challenges? What are some “successful” examples?

On 14 November 2023, a select group of leading experts who apply foresight methods in their work addressed these questions in an online workshop. 

The event was part of the FutuRes Policy Lab, in which experts and stakeholders from research, politics, business and civil society discuss solutions for resilience-enhancing policies - driven by research evidence, practitioner experience and citizens' perspective. 

For best-practises see the first FutuRes Policy Brief.

Puzzle pieces which say Uncertainty Management, Scenario Building, Microsimulation and Simulation Games

This Policy Brief contains four “Building Blocks” for foresight in policy. It provides an orientation for policymakers who wish to employ foresight in a scientifically rigorous and actionable way. Match your needs with the right tools!