Conclusion: “Foresight for smart globalization” synthesis statement and recommendations

The purpose of this paper is to conclude the special issue on the topic of pro‐poor foresight.

The paper takes the form of a draft synthesis statement and selected recommendations to emerge from the “Foresight for smart globalization” workshop.

There is a need for change at all levels of governance to address the challenges of global poverty, and efforts are needed to foster and improve national foresight capacities.

Adding poverty as an explicit dimension of existing and future foresight activities is a key component of fostering pro‐poor decision making.