Institute for Futures Research

Stellenbosch, South Africa

The Institute for Futures Research undertakes Futures research, trains corporates and individuals in the use of futures thinking tools, and offers various publications to keep clients updated on what is waiting on the horizon. The IFR is housed at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. It is the first and only Futures Institute of its kind on the African continent.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.ifr.sun.ac.za/

Address:
Institute for Futures Research, University of Stellenbosch Business School, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Country:
South Africa

Sub-region:
Southern Africa

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Africa
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1984
Age (years)
Institute for Futures Research
 40
South Africa average
 29
Global average
 32
Founded by
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Leadership
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Social

Likes (2021)
Institute for Futures Research
 2,701
South Africa average
 15,492
Global average
 31,405
Twitter
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 888
South Africa average
 10,153
Global average
 18,119
Followers (2022)
Institute for Futures Research
 881
Followers (2021)
Institute for Futures Research
 818
Followers (2023)
Institute for Futures Research
 115
South Africa average
 6,826
Global average
 11,185

Data notes

Last updated: 08/05/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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