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The chapter focuses on the application of foresight for formulation and implementation of science, technology and innovation policy and strategies, named STI foresight. In this context, it proposes a modelling concept and framework for individual and comparative impact analysis of STI foresight exercises. After an introduction to set the context and methods for project evaluation, the paper addresses the use of future-looking methods for identifying potential science and technology developments and research activities that could be applicable in the longer term to target needs of developing countries and emerging economies. Further, a the paper examines the most appropriate methods for evaluating foresight exercises, especially those dedicated to science, technology and innovation policy and strategies. Finally, case studies in Romania, Vietnam and Kazakhstan are evaluated according to the proposed modelling. Eventually the proposed modelling shall constitute a benchmarking framework for designing and evaluating STI foresight exercises.
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da Fonseca, R.S. (2016). Impact Analysis of Foresight for STI Policy Formulation: Cases of Romania, Vietnam and Kazakhstan. In: Gokhberg, L., Meissner, D., Sokolov, A. (eds) Deploying Foresight for Policy and Strategy Makers. Science, Technology and Innovation Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25628-3_13
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