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POP Mapping

Nature of the method: Qualitative Methods

The systematic Mapping of Practices, Outcomes and Players (POP) is a more specific approach to case studies research with the overall objective of conducting an inductive evidence- and expertise-based analysis of the state-of-the-art of a given foresight focus area.

This method has been widely applied in international initiatives (e.g. European Union funded projects) where country- and region-specific experiences are used to draw lessons for the co-creation of common frameworks supporting decision-making processes.

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)

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