In the Spotlight
The Education Arms Race: All for One, Loss for All
New IPS working paper suggests that the ‘arms race’ in Singapore’s education sector may deepen inequality and widen social divisions. What are the policy options in averting a costly and persistent race that reduces societal well-being? […]
Features
Corporate Associates Lunch
Mr Peter Ho, Senior Adviser to the Centre for Strategic Futures, shared his views on how the future can be governed in an increasingly complex global environment. […]
New IPS Publications out now
Proceedings from Singapore Perspectives 2012: Singapore Inclusive, Bridging Divides and the 16th Singapore Economic Roundtable are now available. […]
Views
Arun Mahizhnan: Why not an Electronic Hansard of Public Opinion?
New communication technology has the power to make the national conversation more “national” and transparent. […]
Tommy Koh: Who will Lead Asia?
The inclusiveness of ASEAN-led institutions is better than a “concert of Asia” – a small group of powerful countries – for effective governance in the Asia-Pacific region. […]
Tay Ek Kiat: A Generation of the Post-Boom Years
In an era of muted growth and high unemployment, youths in Singapore have it better than many of their global counterparts, but can they look forward to a bright future? […]
Upcoming
Vision 2050: Life and Family in Singapore
An IPS forum on 23 October 2012 will examine key aspects of Singapore’s long-term population trends. Participants are invited to share their vision of life, family and society in 2050. […]
IPS Prism: 8-14 November 2012, National Library Building
Through multimedia installations, interactive exhibits and participatory theatre, immerse yourself in alternative experiences of Singapore in 2022 as part of IPS’ scenario planning project. […]
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