Which of the following best captures the principle of “agency” in strategic foresight?
The ability to predict future events with certainty
The capacity to influence future outcomes through present choices
The reliance on historical data to shape future narratives
The delegation of decision-making to external experts
Which treaty is considered the foundational legal instrument for codifying human rights globally?
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
International Labour Organization Constitution
In the Three Horizons model, what does Horizon 2 primarily represent?
The collapse of outdated systems
The dominant status quo
The transitional space of innovation and conflict
The utopian vision of the future
Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the human rights-based approach?
Universality and inalienability
Predictability and uniformity
Participation and inclusion
Accountability and rule of law
What is the primary purpose of the Scoping Circle in foresight practice?
To evaluate past performance metrics
To define a fixed roadmap for implementation
To frame the context, stakeholders, and design of a foresight intervention
To prioritize short-term financial returns
Which of the following are considered “minimum core obligations” under economic, social, and cultural rights?
Access to luxury housing
Access to essential medicines
Access to basic sanitation
Access to private education
Which elements are part of the Five Foundational Principles of Foresight?
Open systems
Linear forecasting
Patterns of change
Agency
Which of the following are characteristics of CEDAW’s approach to gender equality?
Focus on formal equality only
Emphasis on substantive equality
Legally binding obligations for States
Exclusion of indirect discrimination
True or False: The concept of “used future” refers to outdated technologies that are no longer in use.
True or False: Under international law, the State remains the primary duty bearer for human rights, even when responsibilities are delegated to private actors.