Reviewing Whole-of-Government Collaboration in the Singapore Public Service
Article - Kharina Zainal
Findings from a 2010 survey offer ways to improve collaboration among government agencies.
National Resilience: Developing a Whole-of-Society Response
Article - Charles Ng
A more robust society begins with clarity about shared priorities, risks, constraints and capabilities.
Water Management in Singapore
Article - Cecilia Tortajada
Singapore has developed from a water-scarce developing nation to a world leader in the field of water management in the space of three decades. Dr Cecilia Tortajada reviews the city-state's water practices and strategies in detail.
Human Development and Urbanisation
Article - Richard Leete
A critical difference between past and present urban transitions is the impact of globalisation on city growth patterns.
Randomised Controlled Trials in Policymaking
Article - Sharon Tham, Do Hoang Van Khanh
Controlled trials can bring rigour to the process of determining what works — and what does not — in public policy.
Plan for Behavioural Change, One Step at a Time
Review - Leon Lim
Review of "Think Small" by Owain Service and Rory Gallagher
Governance Amid Technological Disruption: A Vision for an Agile Public Service
Article - Daniel Lim Yew Mao, Chan Chi Ling
A more agile, iterative and inclusive approach to policymaking and problem solving can help the public sector keep pace with change.
The New Synthesis: Preparing Government for the Challenges of the 21st Century
Article - Jocelyne Bourgon
The New Synthesis Framework expands the concept and practice of governance beyond traditional boundaries of public administration.
Opinion: Preparing Public Officers for New Modes of Governance
Opinion - Aaron Maniam
Public service training and development should evolve in tandem with the dynamic, relational modes of governance that are emerging.
Editorial Issue 20
Editorial - Alvin Pang
Our elders are not the problem, nor should they be passive recipients of society’s largesse. How can we ensure seniors remain involved, empowered and active?