Problem Solving Framework and Case Study in Meta-synthesis Workshop

As meta-synthesis approach is proposed to deal with complex system problem, the problem solving process under the meta-synthesis workshop is of importance. This paper discusses the working process of the meta-synthesis workshop which could be expressed as a three-dimension process consists of problem solving, expert collaboration and knowledge discovery (PS-EC-KD). Then, we propose a framework of meta-synthesis workshop supporting this process. Two practical cases, synthesis process for macro-economy forecast in meta-synthesis workshop, and knowledge system building for Food Price Forecast and Policy-making, are discussed finally.