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
 41
South Africa average
 29
Global average
 33
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Charles Adjasi
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
Institute for Futures Research
 7
South Africa average
 26
Global average
 78
% Female staff
2024
Institute for Futures Research
 42%
South Africa average
 54%
Global average
 58%

Social

Facebook
Likes (2021)
Institute for Futures Research
 2,701
South Africa average
 14,947
Global average
 30,633
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 890
South Africa average
 11,016
Global average
 21,221
Followers (2022)
Institute for Futures Research
 881
Followers (2021)
Institute for Futures Research
 818
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 116
South Africa average
 1,392
Global average
 12,329
Followers (2023)
Institute for Futures Research
 115
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 4,000
South Africa average
 30,778
Global average
 14,562

Data notes

Last updated: 11/05/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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