The Institute aims to become a thought leader on competitiveness in Asia and in doing so influence regional policy-making in this area with the ultimate objective of raising living standards through productivity-driven economic growth.

The Asia Competitiveness Institute will enable Singapore to provide expertise and intellectual leadership and give Singapore a voice in the strategic areas of development for the region. As such, the Institute has received strong support from the Singapore Government, particularly from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Asia Competitiveness Institute has established formal ties with the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School, headed by competitiveness expert Professor Michael Porter. It will engage in rigorous research and in-depth data collection in a bid to become a repository for data on national competitiveness, tracking competitiveness at the sectoral (industry) and country level. Researchers from the Institute will selectively undertake consultancy projects to advise governments or companies on competitiveness and economic planning at the country/sectoral level.

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The Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy serves as a bridge between Asia and the world on issues of global significance. Based in Singapore and staffed by international researchers, CAG partners with pre-eminent institutions globally to conduct high-quality, policy-oriented research on the impact of Asia’s modernisation on global peace and prosperity. It focuses on four major areas of research: major-power relations in Asia-Pacific and their global implications; regional regimes and institutions in Asia-Pacific and their role in global governance; common-goods issues: environment, energy, food, water and pandemics; and market development in Asia.

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The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) was established in 1988 to promote a greater awareness of policy issues and good governance. Today, IPS is a think-tank within the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore. It seeks to cultivate clarity of thought, forward thinking and a big-picture perspective on issues of critical national interest through strategic deliberation and research. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach in its analysis and takes the long-term view. It studies the attitudes and aspirations of Singaporeans which have an impact on policy development and the relevant areas of diplomacy and international affairs. The Institute bridges and engages the diverse stakeholders through its conferences and seminars, closed-door discussions, publications, and surveys on public perceptions of policy.

Mission

To achieve its mission, IPS: undertakes research projects and generates publications; and organises conferences, lectures, closed-door discussions and executive briefings.

Core Areas of Research

• Arts, Culture, and Media
• Demography and Family
• Economics
• Multiculturalism and Society
• Politics and Governance

About 700 million people in the Asia Pacific region lack access to safe water and about 2 billion lack access to basic sanitation facilities. Countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan and the Philippines face significant water challenges. Reducing poverty, improving the levels of food, nutrition and public health cannot be achieved without safe and reliable water supply. Efficient water management is also essential for sustainable economic development, ensuring energy security and protecting the environment.

To meet these challenges, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy established the Institute of Water Policy in June 2008. The mission of the School is to provide opportunities for the education and training of next generation of Asian policymakers and leaders, with the objective of raising the standards of governance and improving the lives of the people in the region and, in so doing, contribute to the transformation of Asia.

To support this mission, the Institute of Water Policy will:

• Undertake research on water policy & governance in Asia
• Provide opportunities for education and training on water policy and governance
• Serve as a knowledge hub for water governance in Asia