Mutual Learning Exercise looks at the future of R&I Foresight
date: 14/11/2023
The Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on R&I Foresight has reached its end. Eight countries took part in the exercise, sharing experiences and knowledge with the aim to build an impactful R&I Foresight community. R&I foresight is a creative way to explore new ideas, technologies and changes in society by building on collaboration. It has the potential to reshape the way we think about policy and governance, and helps governments to make better decisions based on an understanding of the possible futures. The range of country examples and contexts captured through the MLE highlights that R&I foresight can deliver crucial contributions in relation to many specific government and public sector initiatives, including those related to smart specialisation, missions, partnerships, and citizen engagement. The final report provides concrete recommendations aimed to encourage, inspire and facilitate the more systematic use of R&I foresight in a broader range of policy areas.