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
Year founded
1984
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: N/A
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Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Stefan Engelbrecht
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Charles Adjasi
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Charles Adjasi
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): N/A
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Staff size
2025
Institute for Futures Research
South Africa average
Global average
2024
Institute for Futures Research
% Female staff
2025
Institute for Futures Research
South Africa average
Global average
2024
Institute for Futures Research
Age (years)
Institute for Futures Research
South Africa average
Global average
% Female researchers
2025
Institute for Futures Research
South Africa average
Global average
Social
Facebook
Likes (2021)
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South Africa average
Global average
Twitter
Followers (2025)
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South Africa average
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Followers (2024)
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Followers (2022)
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Subscribers (2025)
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South Africa average
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Instagram
Followers (2024)
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South Africa average
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Followers (2023)
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Followers (2025)
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South Africa average
Global average
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
Data notes
Last
updated: 24/03/2025
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Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.