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In this masterclass seminar, Catherine argues that comparative political analysis is more than just a way of explaining variation across polities; it is also a practical technique for anticipating the political future of one’s own society by using other jurisdictions as empirical stand-ins for alternative futures. She makes the case for integrating comparative politics into strategic foresight alongside techniques like scenario building or horizon scanning. She urges the audience – from analysts and policy makers to scholars – to adopt this approach as part of their anticipatory toolkit, enhancing their ability to navigate uncertainty and shape informed decisions in an increasingly complex world.
Government Foresight Community (GFC) Masterclass seminars are monthly virtual seminars, open to foresight practitioners across the world, invite foresight experts to present their experiences and practices followed by Q & A.
Recordings of the speaker's presentations and related materials are made available online.
Learn more: oecd.org/en/networks/oecd-government-foresight-community.html
Catherine Fieschi | linkedin.com/in/catherine-fieschi
ABOUT THE OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation established in 1960 that works collaboratively to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. Together with governments, policy makers, policy shapers, and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
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In this masterclass seminar, Catherine argues that comparative political analysis is more than just a way of explaining variation across polities; it is also a practical technique for anticipating the political future of one’s own society by using other jurisdictions as empirical stand-ins for alternative futures. She makes the case for integrating comparative politics into strategic foresight alongside techniques like scenario building or horizon scanning. She urges the audience – from analysts and policy makers to scholars – to adopt this approach as part of their anticipatory toolkit, enhancing their ability to navigate uncertainty and shape informed decisions in an increasingly complex world.
Government Foresight Community (GFC) Masterclass seminars are monthly virtual seminars, open to foresight practitioners across the world, invite foresight experts to present their experiences and practices followed by Q & A.
Recordings of the speaker's presentations and related materials are made available online.
Learn more: oecd.org/en/networks/oecd-government-foresight-community.html
Catherine Fieschi | linkedin.com/in/catherine-fieschi
ABOUT THE OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation established in 1960 that works collaboratively to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. Together with governments, policy makers, policy shapers, and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to oecd.org/about
To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit oecd.org
#oecd #masterclass #seminar #politicalfuture #publicpolicy
