Neither Civil Nor Servant: Singapore’s Disruptive Economic Playbook
In this three-part lecture series, Neither Civil Nor Servant: Singapore’s Disruptive Economic Playbook, former Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and SPRING Singapore (now Enterprise Singapore), Mr Philip Yeo will share his bold and unconventional approach to shaping Singapore’s economic future. As IPS’ 16th S R Nathan Fellow, he will examine the past, present and future of Singapore’s economic strategy across three interconnected themes: economic development; research and development (R&D) and innovation; and enterprise growth.
A firm believer in talent development, Mr Yeo has mentored young leaders and established scholarship programmes to cultivate Singapore’s next generation of industry pioneers. Reflecting on Singapore’s transformation into a global manufacturing hub, the strategic role of innovation in driving progress, and the journey of local enterprises expanding internationally, Mr Yeo will offer insights into the key drivers of Singapore’s economic transformation, including the creation of high-quality jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, and the challenges ahead.
Through this series, Mr Yeo will provide a thought-provoking perspective on the strategies that have shaped Singapore’s economic resilience and global relevance.
Charting Singapore’s Economic Transformation
Singapore’s economic journey has been anchored by strategic foresight and adaptability. The Economic Development Board (EDB) has played a key role in attracting foreign investments to enable Singapore’s industrialisation drive and industry development strategies to grow globally competitive industry clusters such as electronics, chemicals, and biomedical sciences.
This lecture explores Singapore’s economic development strategies, highlighting several key changes in Singapore’s operating environment and inviting discussion on how Singapore can position itself to stay economically relevant and competitive.
To find out more about Mr Philip Yeo, the 16th S R Nathan Fellow, click here.