Whatever happened to pro-poor foresight? A systematic review. (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sheraz, Umar
• Is Part Of: Futures. Volume 135(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: Pro-poor foresight -- Marginalized communities -- Systematic review; Economic forecasting -- Periodicals; Technological forecasting -- Periodicals; Economic policy -- Periodicals; Prévision économique -- Périodiques; Prévision technologique -- Périodiques; Politique économique -- Périodiques; Economic forecasting; Economic policy; Technological forecasting; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 330.0112
• DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2021.102871
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0016-3287

Abstract

Highlights: There are 15 articles on pro-poor foresight published in the period between 2009–2014. Exploring the long-term futures of poor and marginalized communities, is an area where foresight can build on. Pro-poor foresight and anticipatory governance have a crucial role in lifting people out of poverty in a post-COVID19 world Abstract: This paper provides a systematic review of pro-poor foresight based on publications retrieved from various academic databases. Based on the PRISMA guidelines, 15 articles were found. Most of the extant literature was created between 2009–2014 and then pro-poor foresight does not find any reasonable mention in available literature. There is a paucity of literature on pro-poor foresight which is perhaps indicative of a paucity of work in this arena. Recommendations are given for promoting the research in foresight for poor and marginalized communities.