... of the sustainability dimensions – society, economy, the environment and policy and governance. Findings The paper elaborates on both the positive connections and the potential constraints deriving from the interconnectedness between the metaverse and local development in the context of the sustainable development...

... institutional stress conditions. Findings The research reveals that effective national stability requires integration of three interconnected mechanisms. The organizational-legal mechanism demands coherent institutional frameworks with adaptive regulatory systems and multilevel governance coordination...

...Miriam Al Lily Purpose This paper aims to explore the possible forms and characteristics of an artificial intelligence (AI) leader and discuss the potential applications of AI in political leadership and governance. Design/methodology/approach A categorization system consisting of three...

... of information regarding the moderating influence of female directors on firm value and stronger evidence for female directors in the governance of businesses. This study is the first study demonstrating that gender diversity on corporate boards moderates the association between CSR performance and firm value...

... attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Governance Cities Local government Strategic planning Scenario planning Learning organizations The mission-oriented approach (Mazzucato...

... the relationship between global goals/targets and governance, relate this to the concept of sustainable development, outline and compare Millennium Development Goals and their successors, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and lastly view SDG implementation from two major spaces i.e. the governance...

...Ali Asghar Pourezzat; Mohammad Hoseini Moghadam; Maryam Sani Ejlal; Ghazaleh Taheriattar Purpose Through an examination of macro-historical studies on the governance of Iran, the purpose of this study is to identify the most significant and important events and trends in the rise and fall...

... governance structure to a streamlined consortium model. Instead of the factory, a collection of linked longhouses or “rumah panjang” was offered as a way forward. This new model would have two immediate benefits: considerable cost savings and enhanced mobility for students and professors. Research...

... Governance Strategic planning Space is a rich concept. Lefebvre’s (1974 , 1996) pioneering work distinguishing spatial practices (perceived space), representation of space (conceived space) and spaces of representation (lived space) inspired many post-modern geographers (Gregory, 1994 ; Soja...

...Prof. Dennis R. Morgan; Frederick Ahen Purpose – This paper aims to answer two questions: How do technologies of governance explain how global governance is enacted? and What alternatives can be proposed for a sustainable future for the governed 7 billion? Design/methodology/approach...

... alternatives to the current system of global governance. The purpose of this paper is to introduce new voices to the conversation, providing unconventional perspectives of possible futures to those found in much of the scholarly literature. These perspectives are those of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples...

...Dr Robert Gurrman and Mrs Pascal Petit; Jean-Pierre Cling Purpose – The global governance of trade is in a deadlock and the WTO is suffering from a long standing crisis of legitimacy. This paper aims to analyse the main issues which might influence the governance of world trade from now until...

.... Sleep-robbing. Many identify the problem as chronic failures in culture, governance, and leadership: Present trends, cultures, structures and leadership all point down. Immature governance systems and political lag seem drivers of crisis. Humanity is long on skill (IT/AI) but short...

... the discussion and to describe the starting point in more detail. Through research policy, governments provide a foundation and framework for research, set focus areas, and thus ultimately shape the future. The success of research policy is dependent on the alignment of a broad range of relevant stakeholders...

... Environmental management Communication technologies Complexity theory Governance There is however one configuration in which the Ansoffian scheme may function as an anticipatory system, namely in a low‐complexity, highly modelled situation (where the modelling has been done by others, not the weak...

... of the Rockefeller Foundation, dating from its establishment. Design/methodology/approach The objective was to capture concepts that the author has been developing and teaching under the heading of “Forward engagement”. Forward engagement is a particular approach to anticipatory governance, drawing upon...

... Delphi method Democracy Governance International organizations Over the last decade or so, a number of reports and journal articles have been written that describe and compare foresight exercises conducted in different countries (see, for example, Organisation for Economic Co‐operation...

... and Korean governments (not available in English), interviews with the project leaders of foresight studies. Findings China is relatively behind Korea in the sophistication of its technology foresight methodology. Chinese foresight is second generation (technology focus) whereas Korea's is third...

... as an antidote to the usual discussions of governance and globalization. Findings The article stresses the need for simple, appropriable methods and questions designed to help groups start futures exercises. It contrasts key concepts such as corporation and region, governance and its popular...

...Jamie Saunders Central Government in the UK has opened the door to futures work at a local level through the modernisation programme for local government. It has created conditions for local governance which are strategic and futures‐orientated. This raises challenges and opportunities...