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.
Governance in an Age of Uncertainty
Opinion - Terence Poon
How should public policymaking and service delivery adapt to an era of greater uncertainty and complexity?
Good Governance Is Built on Capabilities, Not Ideology
Opinion - Wu Wei Neng, Kenneth Sim
Principals at a new non-profit institute draw on data, history and their practitioner experience in Singapore’s public sector, to help governments around the world become more efficient and effective.
Opinion: The Environment as Capital
Opinion - Dodo J. Thampapillai
Following the 2006 Stern report, global warming, climate change and the scarcity of basic resources have become dominant themes in policy forums concerning sustainable development.
Opinion: Social Policy in Singapore: A Crucible of Individual Responsibility
Opinion - Ron Haskins
The co-Director of the Brookings Center on Children and Families explains why he finds Singapore’s social policy remarkably effective.
Opinion: The Real Challenges of an Ageing Population
Opinion - Andrew Kwok
The ageing of populations worldwide has had national governments scrambling to stave off looming economic decline and fiscal disarray.
Diversity through Migration
Opinion - Philippe Legrain
Social inclusion, a shift in mindset and a holistic strategy are the necessary ingredients in improving Singapore's land transport system.
Opinion: It's Not Over Yet
Opinion - Manu Bhaskaran
A quick and painless recovery is unlikely, as delayed effects of the economic crisis have yet to kick in.
Opinion: Staying Ahead of the Game
Opinion - Julia Yap, Bernard Nee
Singapore’s growth and transformation from a developing nation in the early 1960s to the successful and thriving economy it is today has been the source of much fascination for many observers.
Using the Tax System to Create New Resources Out of Thin Air
Opinion - Robert H. Frank
Cornell Professor of Economics Robert Frank believes a progressive consumption tax could cut down wasteful competitive spending without compromising public resources.