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1 – 1 of 1The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between foresight and official statistics in the context of sustainability and big-data. The aim is to draw ideas…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between foresight and official statistics in the context of sustainability and big-data. The aim is to draw ideas, guidance and lessons on how foresight could help national and international statistical offices deal with an increasingly turbulent and demanding environment.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper analyzes the challenges and opportunities posed by big data and sustainability for official statistics.
Findings
Drawing on the analysis of the BOHEMIA study – a foresight study launched by the European Commission to support its future policy for research and innovation – the paper proposes elements that could form a foresight programme for statistical offices.
Originality/value
Statistical offices and foresight have been worlds apart. The need to engage with each other is a recent and interesting phenomenon.
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