Section: Research Policy & Development

The report outlines three scenarios on the possible futures of Research and Innovation (R&I) policies in the Western Balkans in 2035. Using a Strategic Foresight approach, the report supports policy-makers in creating an enabling environment for R&I policies to thrive and decide on priorities for strategic investments for the future. The scenarios in the report are rooted in an extensive co-creation process with more than 700 experts on R&I from the Western Balkans, who represent academia, civil society, the private sector, international organisations as well as central and subnational governments. In order to provide inspiration to implement future-proof policies on R&I, the report moreover entails initial roadmaps. These seek to inspire decision makers by pinpointing goals and their required actions to further develop their R&I systems for the benefits of all citizens in the Western Balkans.

Suggested Citation:

Schmitz, S., Weske, S., Josten, M., Schuch, K., Lampert, D., Zeqo, K., Scholten, C., and Ligtvoet, A. (2021). Strategic Foresight in the Western Balkans: Recovery on the Horizon. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, ISBN 978-92-76-41544-2 (pdf), KI-01-21-246-EN-N

Authors: Lampert, D., Schuch, K., Schmitz, S., Weske, S., Josten, M., Zeqo, K., Scholten, C., and Ligtvoet, A.

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