Barry B. Hughes
Encyclopedia
Barry B. Hughes is the John Evans Professor at the University of Denver
, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
. He is the current director of the Pardee Center for International Futures, a center for long-term, systemic thinking on political, economic, social and environmental issues. Dr. Hughes has spent the majority of his career developing the International Futures
global integrated assessment model. This model has been used by a wide range of international organizations and governments, including the European Commission
, the National Intelligence Council
and the United Nations Environment Programme
.
The model can be freely downloaded here: http://www.ifs.du.edu.
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
The Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver is a professional school in international affairs offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral opportunities. It is a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs , a grouping of...
. He is the current director of the Pardee Center for International Futures, a center for long-term, systemic thinking on political, economic, social and environmental issues. Dr. Hughes has spent the majority of his career developing the International Futures
International Futures
International Futures is a global integrated assessment model designed to help in thinking strategically and systematically about economic, social, political and environmental systems. Initially created by Barry B...
global integrated assessment model. This model has been used by a wide range of international organizations and governments, including the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
, the National Intelligence Council
National Intelligence Council
The National Intelligence Council is the center for midterm and long-term strategic thinking within the United States Intelligence Community . It was formed in 1979...
and the United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme coordinates United Nations environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. It was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its...
.
The model can be freely downloaded here: http://www.ifs.du.edu.