| It is critical for governments and institutions to use foresight thinking—the analysis of future-focused social, economic, and political trends—to combat poverty around the world. This is among the conclusions in a new report released by the Institute for Alternative Futures and the Rockefeller Foundation. Poor communities will be disproportionately affected by the most difficult problems of the 21st century, including climate change disasters, weak governance systems, financial crises, security threats, and societal disruptions. While forward-looking analysis typically takes into account the impact of long-term global challenges, the implications of these factors for the lives of poor people tend not to be substantively addressed. Foresight analysis, the report explains, can provide leaders with a valuable safe space to rehearse decisions, communicate with the public about critical issues, and utilize strategic tools, such as scenario planning, to develop a systematic view of the future. The Rockefeller Foundation provided support for the international dialogue, at its Bellagio Center, that produced the report, which summarizes the experiences of practitioners from disparate fields, backgrounds, cultures, and geographical regions.
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