The Singapore Synthesis: Innovation, Inclusion, Inspiration by Mr Ravi Menon
The Singapore Synthesis of markets and government; meritocracy and equality; and international orientation and national identity has underpinned the country’s remarkable journey from third world to first. In this four-part lecture series, 9th S R Nathan Fellow Mr Ravi Menon will examine how Singapore’s approach will come under pressure from four tectonic shifts altering the global landscape. Although relevant, Singapore’s guiding ethos of adaptation, meritocracy, and pragmatism may no longer be sufficient. To secure our future, we will need more innovation, inclusion, inspiration. What does an innovative economy look like? What does it take to create a more inclusive society? What does it mean to be an inspiring nation? How does it all hold together in a refreshed Singapore Synthesis?
An Inspiring Nation
Like man, a nation does not live by bread alone, even if the bread is evenly shared. If goodness comes from values, and fulfilment from purpose, what does it mean to be a values based and purpose driven nation? What might an inspiring nation look like? Perhaps a celebration of diversity, a culture of giving, a heart for nature? And for a nation that has depended so much on good government for its success, could true inspiration come from a thousand points of light?
Ms Tan Su Shan, Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS Bank, will be moderating the Q&A session of this lecture.
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Media Coverage
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• Bloomberg. 2021. Singapore Central Bank Head Takes On Thorny Political Issues. 28 July.
• Rice Media. 2021. Has Ravi Menon Gone Rogue? Or Do His IPS-Nathan Lectures Signal a New Direction?. 29 July.
• The Straits Times. 2021. S'poreans can take collective green actions such as eating less meat: MAS chief Ravi Menon. 28 July.
• The Straits Times. 2021. Broaden and enhance meritocracy to give S'poreans hope and opportunity: MAS chief Ravi Menon. 28 July.
• The Straits Times. 2021. Refuse to reduce, reuse, recycle? You’re wasting your life away. 1 August.
• TODAY. 2021. For society to mature, Singaporeans shouldn’t rely too much on Government to solve problems: MAS chief. 29 July.