GAO Center for Strategic Foresight

Unit within the congressional watchdog that identifies emerging issues and builds foresight capacity to inform Congress.

Activity unconfirmedWashington, DC, United StatesGovernment & military futures units

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At a glance

Type: Government & military futures units
Parent organisation: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Based in: Washington, DC, United States
Futures focus: Dedicated futures unit or programme
Regions covered: United States
Languages: EN

What it works on

Governance and policy

Services

ResearchHorizon scanningReports

Official website: gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/center-strategic-foresight

Organisations doing similar work

Congressional Budget Office (CBO)Washington, DC, United States Kent County Strategic Foresight (Kent County 2050)Grand Rapids, United States OPM Strategic Foresight (Human Capital Management)Washington, DC, United States BLS Employment Projections ProgramWashington, DC, United States Center for Disruptive Technology and Future Warfare (INSS, National Defense University)Washington, DC, United States Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA)Atlanta, United States

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Questions about GAO Center for Strategic Foresight

What is GAO Center for Strategic Foresight?

Unit within the congressional watchdog that identifies emerging issues and builds foresight capacity to inform Congress.

Where is GAO Center for Strategic Foresight based?

GAO Center for Strategic Foresight is based in Washington, DC, United States.

What does GAO Center for Strategic Foresight focus on?

Its futures work covers governance and policy. Typical outputs include horizon scanning, policy_research.

Which organisations do similar work to GAO Center for Strategic Foresight?

Organisations doing similar work include Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Kent County Strategic Foresight (Kent County 2050), OPM Strategic Foresight (Human Capital Management). The 311 Institute advises boards and leadership teams worldwide on emerging technologies, megatrends and the future of their industries.

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