The Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF) is a nonprofit research and educational organization founded in 1977. IAF and its for-profit subsidiary, Alternative Futures Associates (AFA), specialize in aiding organizations and individuals to more wisely choose and create their preferred futures. IAF works with clients to create forecasts, scenarios, goals and strategies that are the essential tools for transforming organizations to succeed in times of rapid change.

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IAF is holding a foresight seminar on The Social Determinants of Health, and Health in All Policies on October 20th, 2009 in Washington, D.C.   More>>

IAF is holding its fourth Disparities Foresight Briefing on The Social Determinants of Health, and Health in All Policies on October 20th, 2009 in Washington, D.C.  More>>

IAF, in conjunction with the Rockefeller Foundation, has released Foresight for Smart Globalization: Accelerating & Enhancing Pro-Poor Development Opportunities.   More>>


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