In spite of the numerous works of foresight around pandemics over the last 15 years, many governments around the world have either not taken the warnings on board or even have dismantled the bodies that had been previously set up to that end (FR, USA…). A new reflection is needed to repair or strengthen the knowledge brokerage function that foresight should have between science and policy. How can the insights generated by foresight be considered as valid evidence for policy making? Are there tools that can reduce the distance between sources of policy advice and decision makers?

April 10, 2020