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Multi-Criteria Analysis

Nature of the method: Semi-Quantitative

Multi-Criteria Analysis is a prioritisation and decision-support technique specially developed for complex situations and problems, where there are multiple criteria in which to weigh up the effect of a particular intervention.

The method works by asking participants to assess the importance of various evaluative criteria, and the impact of a series of options, policies or strategies in each of the criteria.

Knowledge sources

Creativity

Expertise

Evidence

Interaction

Contribution to the SMART foresight process

Scoping (Designing and planning)

Mobilisation (Engaging stakeholders)

Anticipation (Exploring posible futures)

Recommendation (Formulating sound advice)

Transformation (Enabling action and decision-making)

CRITICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THIS METHOD:

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