Puruesh Majid Chaudhary, the Founder and President of AGAHI, has been honored with the prestigious APFN-JFS Award for Best Article on Enhancing Futures Thinking in the Asia Pacific Futures Community. This recognition comes in response to her remarkable article titled “The Incredible Awakening: Experiments in Future Studies in Pakistan,” which was published in the
prestigious Journal of Futures Studies, Vol. 26, No. 4, in June 2022.
Puruesh Chaudhary’s article is a compelling narrative that delves into her personal journey and her pioneering work in the field of Futures Studies in Pakistan. It sheds light on the challenges and obstacles she encountered while helping local teams develop Realtime Delphi software and training more than 200 academics on its usage. Her dedication and persistence in promoting futures thinking in a region with unique challenges have made a profound impact.
Chaudhary’s article not only narrates her personal transformation from a curious individual to a visionary futurist but also explores the importance of futures thinking in shaping the destiny of nations. She emphasizes the significance of engaging the younger generation in policy development and creating a shared understanding for effective decision-making.
Furthermore, Chaudhary’s work highlights the need for Pakistan to develop the capability to look ahead in terms of decades and not just days, emphasizing the importance of assessing actions that society can take today to shape a long-term future. She introduces the concept of the Pakistan State of Future Index (SOFI) and its role in fostering futures- oriented knowledge in the country.
Puruesh Majid Chaudhary’s visionary work and dedication to enhancing futures thinking in Pakistan have not only earned her this prestigious award but have also positioned her as a beacon of hope for the region’s futures community. Her commitment to bridging the gap between the present and the future is commendable, and her article serves as an inspiration to all those striving to make a positive impact through futures
studies.
