Futures studies in Egypt: Water Foresight 2025

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the Egyptian experience in futures studies through the conducting of a foresight study into the future of water in Egypt to 2025. Design/methodology/approach Futures wheel, questionnaires, focus groups, and scenarios workshops have been used in this study. Findings The paper represents the obstacles that had to be surmounted in engaging key stakeholders in the foresight study and suggests a set of conclusions and recommendations that could help in a better integration of futures studies into the Government's strategic planning process. Originality/value The paper introduces a tailored methodology for a successful scenarios building process in Egypt. Also, it advises on how futures studies could be integrated into the policy making process in Egypt.