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Governance in Singapore
What does a government do?
Ensures stability
in the
government
Meets people’s needs
Builds a nation
Maintains
sovereignty
The roles of the Singapore government
Why is having a good government important?(hint: link to Chapter 3)
PoliticalEconomic
Social
Government
The Three
Gears
• Governance is the way a government manages the resources of the country so as to carry out its functions.
What is governance?
The ability to: come up with
good and sound policies and implement the policies effectively
manage the resources of the country well in order to achieve economic and social development
GOOD governance?
How does the government work?
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Executive Judiciary
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Consists of the President and Members of
the ParliamentMakes the laws of the country
Executive Judiciary
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Consists of the President and Members
of the ParliamentMakes the laws of the
country
Executive
Consists of the President and the Cabinet (PM and various Ministers)
Executes laws made by the Parliament
Administers government policies
through the ministries and civil
service
Judiciary
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Consists of the
President and
Members of the
ParliamentMakes the laws of the country
Executive
Consists of the President and the Cabinet (PM and
various Ministers)Executes laws made by the ParliamentAdministers government
policies through the ministries and
civil service
Judiciary
Consists of judges and law courts
Ensures that the laws are justly
carried outEnsures that laws
passed do not breach the
Constitution
Principles of Governance
Leadership is Key
Anticipate Change and
Stay RelevantReward for Work and
Work for Reward A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All
How Singapore turned improbable into reality
Read the newspaper article.Discuss the answers in groups
of 4.Write down your answers.
How do the principles of governance lead to Singapore’s progress?
Principles of governance
Singapore’s progress
Leadership
is Key
Principle 1:
What makes a good leader?
What makes a good leader?
• A good character• Honest and
capable• Moral courage• Integrity to do
what is right and not what is popular
• Practical decision making
• Need to be groomed
E.g. 2: Since 1980s, government introduced policies to control private car ownership and charging motorists for road usage.
Many Singaporeans were unhappy because it was harder to own cars, but as a result of the policies, Singapore does not suffer from traffic congestion all the time.
Decisions are practical, not popular
Mr Liu Thai Ker, former chairman of the National Arts
Council (NAC)
• Vision of Singapore as a distinctive global city for the arts has driven the development of the arts in Singapore
• Council opened up more opportunities for development of local talents through international collaborations and co-productions
What is the message of this source?
Anticipate Change & Stay Relevant
Principle 2:
The need to be forward-looking.
Implementing policies for future needs.
NEWater• Anticipated that
Singapore may have difficulties renewing its water agreements with Malaysia which end in 2011 and 2016
• Found alternative sources: NEWater & desalinated water
NEWater• Ensures that
Singapore is self-sufficient
• Ensures that Singapore’s future water needs are met
Integrated Resorts
• Tourism is important to Singapore’s economy• Intense competition from
neighbouring countries
Need to improve tourist industry to capture growing market!
Integrated Resorts
• Decision to build 2 Integrated Resorts–Marina Bay–Sentosa
• World-class destinations to attract more tourists and offer a unique attraction to the rest of the world
• Creates more employment
Integrated Resorts
• Latest data from Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
tourism receipts from January to December 2010 were estimated to reach S$18.8 billion
STB attributed a significant proportion of the high growth of 49% in tourism receipts to the opening of the Integrated Resorts last year
‘Reward for Work & Work for Reward’
• A system that rewards hard work and talent
• Encourages people to do well
• Everybody in the society an equal opportunity to achieve their best regardless of background
Principle 3:Meritocracy
‘Reward for Work & Work for Reward’
• Students who perform well are rewarded–Edusave
Scholarship (top 10%)–Merit Bursary
schemes (top 25%)
Principle 3:
Example: Education
• Recognize the contributions of NS men
• Help lower income households with living expenses
• Reward low-wage workers for work• Share earnings with all Singaporeans
Sharing the surplus from Singapore’s growth as a reward for their hard work
‘A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All’
Principle 4:
‘A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All’
• Having a say in decision-making greater sense of belonging to the country
• Brings about a committed workforce, integrated society and political stability
Example: Feedback on Casino as part of IR
• Government consulted people on this issue
• People voiced opinions and feedback about social repercussions
• National framework and social safeguards put into place
Principles of Governance
Factor Leadership is Key Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
Reward for Work and Work for Reward
A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All
Explain
What does it mean?
Example
Good leadership is important to maintain ____________ in the government and make the right decisions for the country. Good leaders must have ______ courage and the __________ to do what is right. Leaders must be trained and groomed, and must have good ___________.
For example, Mr Liu Thai Ker, the former chairman of the National Arts Council…____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The decisions made by the government need to be _________-looking. It means that the government needs to adapt and change in anticipation of ________ challenges. It has to be ______ to new ideas and willing to take _______.
For example, NeWater/ Integrated Resorts__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________ is the key part of this principle. It means _________________ _________________________________________________.When they are duly rewarded, they will be ________________________.
For example, students who perform well in their studies and CCA are rewarded. The Edusave Scholarship and Merit Bursary schemes _______________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Having a ______ in ________- __________ develops in people a greater __________ _________________ to the country.
For example, in 2004, the government consulted the people on the issue of having a casino as part of the Integrated Resort.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________ ( ) Class: __________________
Social Studies, Sec 3 Exp/N, Chapter 2
To what extent is “Reward for Work and Work for Reward” the most important principle to promote Singapore’s progress? Explain your answer.
Factor Leadership is Key Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
Reward for Work and Work for Reward
A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All
Link
Why is this important in promoting Singapore’s progress
Meritocracy
The talented are being _______________________
Encourages their _________ contribution to the progress
__________ and _____________ workforce
Progress of the nation
Therefore, meritocracy ensures that the talented in Singapore are recognized and nurtured, and in doing so, encourages their best contribution to the progress and growth of the nation. In this way, a committed and competent workforce drives the progress of the country.
Everyone’s voice is heard
Sense of belonging to the country
Willing to contribute their best + work with everyone else
United workforce
Economy is strengthened
Progress of the nation
Therefore, when Singaporeans feel belonged to the country, they will be willing to contribute their best to the progress of the nation. They will also be motivated to work harmoniously with one another towards a common goal for the nation. In this way, the economy will be strengthened through the efforts of a united workforce. Then there will be progress for Singapore.
Social Studies, Sec 3 Exp/N, Chapter 2
