Singapore Perspectives 2012 - Singapore Inclusive: Bridging Divides by Soon Hock

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Provides a critical analysis of the trends and issues Singapore faces in terms of social, economic and political development. This volume brings together papers presented at the Singapore Perspectives 2012 Conference. It also includes the speech made by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.

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The Singapore Perspectives series is a yearly publication that provides critical analysis of emerging trends and issues Singapore faces in terms of social, economic and political development. It is a quick and essential reference for understanding the broad policy discussions that animate thought leaders, policy-makers and the public in the country during the immediate period or that are likely to do so in the short and medium term.This edited volume brings together papers presented at the Singapore Perspectives 2012 Conference. The Conference came in the wake of Singapore's General Elections held on May 7, 2011, whose outcome resulted in Singapore's political leaders taking a fresh look at Singapore's public policy. More importantly, the government has pledged to reconnect with all segments of society, as it grapples with the issues that have arisen.Some of the major issues discussed in the book include the widening income gap, the affordability of housing and healthcare, as well as the re-examination of the processes of citizen participation in policy-making. The book also includes the speech made by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, that outlines his views on the model of governance and policies that would help the country bridge the divides.Co-published by the think-tank, the Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore, this is a useful publication for those with an interest in understanding the governance challenges facing a small, highly globalised economy and nation-state, or those who want a quick feel of the pulse of Singapore.

Table of Contents

Inequality and the Need for a New Social Compact; Income Growth and Redistribution: Issues and Challenges; Singapore's New Growth Model; Macro-Economic Trends And Labour Welfare In Singapore: A Focus on Retirement Adequacy; Re-Making Singapore Healthcare; Public Housing - Appreciating Assets; Central Provident Fund and Retirement Funding; Towards a More Equal, Self-Reliant Society; Information, Insulation and the Public Interest; Model of Governance: Big Government or Big People?; Governing for an Inclusive Society.

Details ISBN9814407852 Author Chan-hoong Leong Year 2012 ISBN-10 9814407852 ISBN-13 9789814407854 Media Book Format Paperback Series Singapore Perspectives Language English Imprint World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Subtitle Singapore Inclusive: Bridging Divides Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore Edited by Chan-hoong Leong Publication Date 2012-11-06 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title SINGAPORE PERSPECTIVES 2012 - Pages 204 DEWEY 320.95957 UK Release Date 2012-11-06 Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this

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