The World Future Organization (WFO) is an independent, international organization dedicated to actively shaping the future. The WFO offers cutting-edge research, consulting, tools, ratings, indices, and platforms to help governments, international organizations, businesses, and communities worldwide prepare for challenges and leverage tomorrow’s opportunities. Today, WFO is now proud to announce the launch of Futurebility Ratings—a first-of-its-kind analytical tool designed to evaluate and rank countries, cities, and organizations based on their future readiness.
As part of its broader mission, the World Future Organization unites several forward-looking initiatives, including the globally recognized World Future Awards (WFA), which celebrates groundbreaking companies and innovations that shape tomorrow. With the launch of Futurebility, WFO expands its ecosystem of projects that empower governments, businesses, and communities to navigate the complexities of the future with greater confidence.
Unlike traditional metrics that focus on the past, Futurebility Ratings centers on proactive strategies and innovative thinking, measuring the potential of entities to thrive and develop sustainably in a constantly changing global landscape.
Mission and Relevance
The core mission of Futurebility Ratings is to provide leaders at all levels—from governments to business communities—with clear guidance to understand and improve their readiness for the future. The tool is designed to encourage forward-thinking decisions and the implementation of sustainable practices.
In an era of rapid technological breakthroughs, climate challenges, and geopolitical instability, the ability to foresee and adapt is becoming critically important. Futurebility Ratings provides:
- Comprehensive Assessment: A holistic analysis that goes beyond standard economic and social indicators to include the dynamic factors that will shape tomorrow.
- Incentive for Adaptation: The rating serves as a powerful tool for identifying strengths and areas for improvement, encouraging entities to more actively implement future-oriented strategies.
- Tool for Decision-Making: It provides valuable data for strategic planning, resource allocation, and policy formation at all levels.
Methodology
The Futurebility Ratings assessment is based on a multidimensional methodology that includes quantitative data, qualitative evaluations, and expert knowledge. The rating measures several key aspects, adapted for countries, cities, and organizations:
- Innovation Ecosystem: Investments in R&D, innovation culture, and digital infrastructure.
- Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESG): Climate policy, social responsibility, and ethical practices.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to respond to global challenges and the resilience of infrastructure.
- Quality of Governance and Leadership: The effectiveness of public administration, a focus on long-term strategic planning, and visionary leadership.
- Human Capital Development: The level of education and training, access to opportunities, and the overall well-being of the population.
Expected Impact
The World Future Organization (WFO) will annually publish the results of the Futurebility Ratings to increase global awareness and inspire leaders to make bold decisions. Together with initiatives such as the World Future Awards, which highlights transformative companies and solutions, the Futurebility Ratings project reinforces WFO’s mission to actively shape the future.
Futurebility is not just a tool; it is a call to action—an invitation for countries, cities, and organizations worldwide to embrace resilience, innovation, and sustainability, and to prepare not only for what comes next, but for what comes beyond.