Information on "Social Forecasting"
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds
Author: Mathew Burrows, Elizabeth Arens
Publisher: Atlantic Council
Global Trends 2030 is the fifth installment in the National Intelligence Council's series aimed at providing a framework for thinking about the future. More on «Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds»
August 2012
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4 Aug 2012
Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
Author: Gene L Dodaro
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This reports presents a broad range of current and emerging challenges and security threats to the US. More on «Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment»
December 2011
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1 Dec 2011
Knowledge Empowers Africa
Author: Keith Gehring, Mohammod T Irfan, Patrick McLennan, Jonathan D Moyer, Hopolang Selebalo, Erin Torkelson
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS) / Pardee Center for International Futures
While the benefits of universal basic education are clear, it is still a distant reality in several African countries. More on «Knowledge Empowers Africa»
May 2011
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May 2011
Seismic Shift: Understanding Change in the Middle East
Author: Ellen Laipson, F Gregory Gause III, Richard Cincotta, Mona Yacoubian, James C Clad, Courtney C Radsch, Robert Grenier, Andrew Marshall, Andrew Houk
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
For analysts in and out of governments, the upheaval in the Middle East lends itself to reflections about how regional experts with deep knowledge of the Middle East, and those who use distinct political science or other methodologies to understand p... More on «Seismic Shift: Understanding Change in the Middle East»
January 2011
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Jan 2011
African Futures 2050
Author: Jakkie Cilliers, Barry Hughes, Jonathan Moyer
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This monograph forecasts possible demographic, economic, political and human developments in Africa up to 2050. More on «African Futures 2050» -
2011
Predicting Social Tipping Points
Author: Sonja Grimm, Gerald Schneider
Publisher: German Development Institute
The prediction of the breakdown of social order is both a considerable academic challenge and a major development concern. More on «Predicting Social Tipping Points»
January 2010
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2010
Modeling Economic, Social and Environmental Implications of a Free Trade Agreement Between the European Union and the Russian Federation
Author: Elena Jarocinska, Maryla Maliszewska, Milan Scasny
Publisher: Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE)
The EU-Russia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which entered into force in 1997 foresees the possible establishment of a free trade area (FTA) between the parties. More on «Modeling Economic, Social and Environmental Implications of a Free Trade Agreement Between the European Union and the Russian Federation»
October 2009
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Oct 2009
Speculating on Change
Author: Michael Cohen
Publisher: Graduate Program in International Affairs (GPIA) / New School, New York, US
The current global economic crisis demonstrates the growing inter-connectedness and its impacts on the economic welfare and political stability of both rich and poor countries — the impact of which are greater in cities. More on «Speculating on Change»
May 2009
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May 2009
Futures and Foresight
Author: Abbi Hobbs
Publisher: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
In 2007, United Kingdom's Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) suggested that Parliament strengthen its capacity to think ahead and engage with outside experts and the wider public. More on «Futures and Foresight»
February 2009
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Feb 2009
The Chávez Administration at 10 Years: The Economy and Social Indicators
Author: Mark Weisbrot, Rebecca Ray, Luis Sandoval
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper looks at some of the most important economic and social indicators during the 10 years of the Chávez administration in Venezuela. More on «The Chávez Administration at 10 Years: The Economy and Social Indicators»
