2014/15 IPS-Nathan Lectures: Lecture V (Society and Identity)

Society and Identity in Singapore is as amorphous as it is ambiguous in our context, yet has possibly the biggest impact on our future. How do we maintain the Singapore Dream as a purposeful aspiration for all Singaporeans amidst the plurality of, at times, competing ambitions? Three issues will be discussed – firstly, the strengthening of a cohesive diversity which underpins the Singaporean Identity; secondly, improving social mobility and a culture of egalitarianism; thirdly, embracing a more collaborative style of governance as we transition into the next fifty years of our independence.


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Media Coverage

• The Economist. 2015. The Singapore exception. 18 July
• The Economist. 2015. The rich are always with us. 16 July
• The Straits Times. 2015. Ho Kwon Ping: Young and upset? Offer solutions. 18 April
  
• The Straits Times. 2015. Many personal stories, one Singapore identity. 13 April
• The Online Citizen. 2015. Celebrating diversity rather than single Singapore identity. 10 April
• The Straits Times. 2015. Keeping the Singapore Dream alive. 10 April
• TODAY. 2015. CMIO categorisation a hindrance to cohesive society: Ho Kwon Ping. 10 April
• The Straits Times. 2015. Singaporeans should embrace increasing diversity as strength: Ho Kwon Ping. 9 April