Get to know us

The South Asia Foresight Network (SAFN) functions under the Millennium Project in Washington, DC. The SAFN consists of individuals, think tanks and other institutions that are active and interested in Futures Research in South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Millennium Project is a global participatory think tank established in 1996 under the American Council for the United Nations University that became independent in 2009 and has grown to 72 Nodes (a group of institutions and individuals that connect local and global perspectives) around the world.

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Our mission

To contribute to advancing the work of ‘The Millennium Project’ in South Asia and empowering individuals and institutions with Futures Research concepts and methods.

Our objectives

Its objective is to foster connections among South Asian nations to enable opportunities for cooperation in expanding Futures Research in multiple sectors.

Our vision

To be the premiere strategic resource unit for Futures Research in South Asia

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Objectives

South Asia is one of the most volatile regions in the world, involved in issues relating to Climate, Insurgency, Terrorism, Border Disputes, and many transnational security challenges. Futures Research will develop alternative futures and implications for actions for policymakers and all stakeholders.
Promoting work of Futures Studies and Research in multiple sectors, including (Foreign Relations and Geopolitics, Agriculture, Education, Political-Economy, Tech and IT, Climate, Security, Regionalism, and the Indian Ocean.
Building a close community of Futures Researchers and Champions to expand the knowledge to South Asian society. Contributing to the collective learning in the development of foresight skills.
South Asia is the least integrated region in the world. To assist in developing initiatives and Futures research towards regional integration. Assist policymakers, academics and civil society in this regard.

Proposed Activities

Futures Research and Finding Synergetic solutions for South Asian challenges.
Regional Challenge discussions and connecting South Asian scholars with The Millennium Project in Washington DC and other international think tanks.
Offer internships and recognise Researchers
Collaboration with South Asian Think Tanks and Regional Networks
Disseminate Futures Research work to Stakeholders
Link Global Futures Research to South Asia and connect South Asian Research with global futures think tanks

Location Details

The Millennium Project is located at the heart of Washington Dc serving as a headquarters for global initiatives and collaborations.

Address

4421 Garrison St NW

Washington, DC 20016

United States