In the Spotlight
Singapore Perspectives 2013, the annual IPS flagship conference was dedicated to the theme of governance. Topics such as Singapore’s current political culture, new interpretations of governance, better synergy between state and civil society as well as nurturing a more resilient state and non-state institutions were discussed. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong concluded the conference with a dialogue session on the government’s response to Singapore’s new political culture and how the current governance system could be modified. See highlights of Singapore Perspectives 2013 here. […]
Features
Carol Soon: New Media and Collective Action – A snapshot of political bloggers in Singapore
As activism reaches the blogosphere, there is greater facilitation for political participation and civic engagement. Who are the local political bloggers, what are the demographic profiles of this community and what sort of activism work do they engage in? […]
Views
Leong Chan Hoong: Changing perception on inflow of foreigners
The White Paper on the projected population of 6.9 million in Singapore in 2030 has raised many questions. What will be the effect of the projections on integration, jobs and other bread and butter issues? What will be some of the possible social tensions? […]
Gillian Koh: Beyond the lightning rod of 6.9 million
If the White Paper is indeed a paper for public discussion, what are the perimeters that would aid the conversation? What will society look like in 2030 to both Singaporeans and business stakeholders? What are the tradeoffs to workforce growth? And lastly, how can the public voice be heard? […]
Yap Mui Teng: Reactions to Parenthood Package; Baby boost: Joining the dots
What does the new Marriage and Parenthood package unveil? If surveys continually show personal and national endorsement of starting families, how does the new package help? What are some shifts in policy planning that have resulted from public feedback? […]
Mathew Mathews: New machine needed, not new tools to boost fertility
Baby-boosting incentives such as bonuses, parental leave and health insurance have been mooted in the enhanced Marriage and Parenthood package. But are these tools sufficient for change? If a fundamental change in reversing the fertility trend is needed, what shifts in family policy could enable this? […]
Christopher Gee and Yap Mui Teng: Let’s put some colour into S’pore’s population roadmap
What are the details in NPTD’s much awaited White Paper that might have been missed by many? How does the paper address all Singaporeans? Is the productivity growth rate too much of a stretch and how can a better quality living environment be expanded beyond the physical infrastructure? […]
Cheong Kah Shin: A wish for 2013: More civility and maturity in cyberspace
In light of online posts that have made headlines for being racist and/or derogatory by nature, what are some personal guidelines that can be followed? How can efforts to educate and regulate the online sphere continue to nurture a self-sustaining online community? […]
Upcoming
Public Lecture: Professor Wolfgang Lutz
What are the global patterns of fertility decline and how are they linked to age-dependency and economic growth? Professor Lutz, Founding Director of the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital, will share his insights on both the global and Singaporean situation. See more here. […]
IPS in the News
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New this month at IPSCommons: Thoughts on the White Paper and broader perspectives to consider.
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