Poverty, Capabilities and Social Justice
Interview - Martha C. Nussbaum
The renowned social philosopher discusses her concept of essential human capabilities, and their implications for dealing with poverty and social development.
Rethinking a New Social Compact for Singapore
Article - Yeoh Lam Keong
To address globalisation’s unprecedented challenges, Singapore may need to rethink—and not just tweak—its social safety net.
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.
Workfare: The Fourth Pillar of Social Security in Singapore
Article - Jacqueline Poh
Singapore’s latest labour policy is more than a wage supplement scheme—it is a bold new addition to the social safety net in today’s volatile economic environment.
Economic Development and Social Integration: Singapore’s Evolving Social Compact
Article - Soh Tze Min
Is continuous meritocracy the key to balancing economic integration and social cohesion in a period of slowing growth?
Singapore's Social Support System: Two Anomalies
Opinion - Chua Hak Bin
The Singapore economy is rising with the tide of globalisation, but not everyone appears to be prospering equally.
The Nordic Social Security Model: Squaring the Circle?
Article - Koh Tsin Yen
The Nordic states appear to have achieved an enviable balance between strong economic growth and generous welfare provisions, but they too face new pressures from globalisation.
New Strategic Capabilities and Partnership Paradigms for Singapore’s Social Sector
Article - Cheryl Wu
Singapore's social compact can no longer rest on Government alone; cross-sector partnerships may better address increasingly complex social needs.
The Digital Social Contract and e-Legitimacy
Opinion - Max Everest-Phillips
New institutions are needed to manage both the potential and risks of digital technologies that will reshape our societies and how they are governed.
The City and My Home
Opinion - Simon Tay
This evening I thought of the New Year countdown and fireworks at the Bay while walking with my son and his dog around Seletar air base, where we live. The disparity is stark and tells me how the city is changing and affecting our lives.