Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss key factors of long-term (sustainable) development and prosperity. There are three basic guidelines that seek explanation: dependence theory, the influence of geographical and environmental factors and cultural determinism. But there are perhaps...

Purpose – The purpose is to examine how collective intelligence initiatives can help address the challenge of water supply globally. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology used was desk research and interview. The paper commences with a review of collective intelligence as a subject...

Purpose – Many emerging technologies are being developed in an accelerating pace and are key drivers of future change. In foresight studies, usually their positive impact on the quality of life is considered or their negative environmental effects. This paper seeks to draw attention to an...

Purpose – This paper makes a case for the benefits of quantified scenarios as a foresight tool for strategic planning. First it aims to set the context of quantification approaches for strategic planning in foresight. Within world models, qualitative scenarios allow for a contingency...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the literature on the Delphi method, its characteristics and current applications through an analysis of recent most-cited scientific papers, with an emphasis on three axes, namely, the number of rounds used, stakeholder participation relevance or...

TechCast Global ? www.TechCastGlobal.com ? is a system that generates forecasts for technological innovations and major social trends, examining the impact on business and individuals. Its forecasts are derived from the collective judgment of 130 expert forecasters, scientists, and academics...

This article presents an overview of the Technology Revolution and how corporations compete in an era of economic transformation. We draw on a state-of-the-art forecasting system to outline strategic technological advances that are likely to enter the mainstream and their expected impacts. To...