Handling societal complexity

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This handbook outlines the theoretical development of the Methodology of Societal Complexity and establishes the groundwork for applying the Compram Methodology to complex societal issues. It serves as a valuable resource for scientists, practitioners, politicians, and students in methodology, social sciences, operational research, management, and political science, as well as anyone engaged with intricate societal challenges. These issues, often highlighted in quality newspapers, significantly impact society and involve various phenomena and actors, making them difficult to manage. The structured Compram Methodology offers guidelines for addressing real-life societal problems in a democratic, sustainable, and transparent manner. It includes examples from global safety concerning healthcare, economics, climate change, terrorism, urban challenges, technological projects, and floods. Such complex problems require a multi-disciplinary, multi-actor, and multi-level approach, considering emotional aspects and the entire problem-handling process across micro, meso, and macro levels. By employing methods, models, and tools from the Methodology of Societal Complexity, the Compram Methodology enhances the problem-handling process, improving intervention quality and, consequently, quality of life. Effectively addressing these complex issues can reduce conflicts, save money, and ultimately save lives. Dorien J. DeTombe is a recognized ex