The proposed approach contributes to all of the three functions of foresight in policy-making presented in Section 2.
The idea of applying the analysis of functions to Foresight is not new.
We approach the topic through the three major functions [3] of foresight to support policy-making: 1) informing, 2) facilitation and 3) guiding.
Apparently, letting policy-makers experience a near-catastrophe is inconsistent with their function as sponsors and clients of Foresight exercises.
In particular it is suggested that the capability of Foresight to function as a systemic innovation policy instrument for enhancing innovation and learning capability could be improved substantially by tailoring the Foresight approach to the targeted innovation arena.
The third function, policy guiding, refers to the capacities of foresight to support strategic planning or policy formulation.
3 Lack of foresight meant that questions on the use of magical objects were excluded from the CHAMP study questionnaire.
"He showed a lot of foresight.
The lack of foresight illustrated another rule of progressive government.
Mr Prince has been ridiculed for his lack of foresight.
