{"id":36519,"date":"2025-07-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/?p=36519"},"modified":"2025-07-14T17:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:03:26","slug":"mhesi-nxpo-hosts-strategic-foresight-panel-at-icpp7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/en\/36519\/","title":{"rendered":"MHESI-NXPO hosts Strategic Foresight Panel at ICPP7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF), hosted by MHESI-NXPO, participated in the 7th International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP7), held from 2 to 4 July 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Organized by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), ICPP7 is one of the world\u2019s leading forums for public policy research and dialogue, convening every two years. This year marked the first time Thailand hosted the event, with Chiang Mai University\u2019s School of Public Policy serving as the local organizer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The conference brought together over 1,100 participants from more than 75 countries, with 80% attending onsite. A total of 221 travel grants were awarded to participants, and the program featured 261 panel sessions and 1,044 academic presentations \u2014 with 33% of contributions from PhD students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event officially opened with welcoming remarks by Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, President of NXPO and Executive Director of APEC CTF, who highlighted the critical role of proactive policy design in navigating today\u2019s rapidly evolving world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cPublic policy in the 21st century must shift from reactive solutions to proactive, forward-looking strategies. Foresight tools are essential for formulating flexible, holistic, and future-ready policies that can guide nations into the future,\u201d Dr. Surachai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On 2 July, APEC CTF hosted a panel titled \u201cStrategic Foresight and Policy Design: Applying Foresights Towards Disruptive Transformations.\u201d The session was led by Dr. Kommate Jitvanichphaibool, Deputy Director of APEC CTF, together with the center\u2019s team. It featured a selection of outstanding research presentations from international scholars, showcasing the practical application of foresight methodologies across diverse policy areas \u2014 including environment, healthcare, digital technology, energy, and systemic transitions, alongside case studies from Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n

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NXPO and APEC CTF\u2019s active engagement at ICPP7 not only underscores Thailand\u2019s growing leadership in future-oriented policy innovation but also strengthens its role in advancing strategic foresight as a core tool for public policy design. The conference served as a vital global platform for academics, researchers, and policymakers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore new approaches for shaping effective, sustainable public policies for the challenges of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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