A jövőkutatás fejlődéstörténete Magyarországon • Development History of Hungarian Futures Studies

Abstract

This article attempts to provide a comprehensive review about the 55-year-long historical development of Hungarian futures studies. Throughout its history, there were two stages of development. The first was the vertical deepening and horizontal expansion of the field, whereas the second could be described as the theoretical and methodological renewal as well as broadening focus on practical issues. Research results and a wide range of reputable publications have justified that Hungarian futures studies achieved internationally recognized, constantly improved scientific results. Broad research and education efforts have been underlining the performance of domestic futurists. Applying the established theoretical and methodological framework, Hungarian futurists have continuously developed forecasts and foresight products that served as a basis of national, regional, sectoral, and organizational strategies, policies, decisions, and plans.