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E-book: Singapore Perspectives: Our Inclusive Society: Going Forward 2011 [World Scientific e-book]

Edited by (Inst Of Policy Studies, S'pore)
  • Format: 164 pages
  • Series: Singapore Perspectives
  • Pub. Date: 01-Nov-2011
  • Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
  • ISBN-13: 9789814374576
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  • Format: 164 pages
  • Series: Singapore Perspectives
  • Pub. Date: 01-Nov-2011
  • Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
  • ISBN-13: 9789814374576
The Singapore Perspectives series is a yearly publication that provides critical analysis of emerging trends and issues Singapore faces in terms of social, economic and political development. It is a quick and essential reference for understanding the broad policy discussions that animate thought leaders, policy-makers and the public in the country during the immediate period or that are likely to do so in the short and medium term.This volume brings together articles by Singapore authors who shared their experiences and insights on Singapore economics, politics and society at the Singapore Perspectives 2011 Conference, held in Raffles City Convention Centre on 16th January 2011. Topics covered in the volume include Singapore as a global city, nation-state, the disadvantaged, theatre and Singapore spirit from an immigrant's perspective.Co-published by the think-tank, the Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore, this is a useful publication for those with an interest in understanding the governance challenges facing a small, highly globalised economy and nation-state, or those who want a quick feel of the pulse of Singapore.
Foreword ix
Acknowledgements xi
Editor's Acknowledgements xv
Section I Our Inclusive Society: Going Forward
1(14)
Welcome Remarks
3(2)
Ong Keng Yong
Keynote Address
5(10)
Wong Kan Seng
Section II Global City
15(28)
Chapter 1 Between Nation-State and Global City
17(8)
Derek da Cunha
Chapter 2 Singapore as a Global City: A Balancing Act
25(6)
Sylvia Lim
Chapter 3 I ...Singaporean
31(12)
T. Sasitharan
Discussant Notes
41(2)
Ong Ye Kung
Section III Caring Community
43(30)
Chapter 4 We Do Care ... Or Do We?
45(8)
T. Raja Segar
Chapter 5 Including The Disadvantaged in a Meritocratic Singapore: Past, Present and Future
53(12)
Denise Phua
Chapter 6 Theatre is a Language
65(8)
Kok Heng Luen
Discussant Notes
71(2)
T.K. Udairam
Section IV Singapore Spirit
73(38)
Chapter 7 The Singapore Spirit: An Immigrant Perspective
75(8)
Ori Sasson
Chapter 8 The Singapore Spirit is Not a Pontianak! What is it?
83(10)
Woffles Wu
Chapter 9 Localism versus Globalism
93(18)
Janadas Devan
Discussant Notes
101(10)
Lai Ah Eng
Section V Special Session
111(18)
Chapter 10 People's Association: Co-Creating a Great Home and Creating Community
113(6)
Lim Boon Heng
Chapter 11 Mercy Relief: Adding Gloss to the Gifted Dot
119(10)
Hassan Ahmad
Section VI Conclusion
129(6)
Chapter 12 Closing Remarks: Living and Breathing `Singapore'
131(4)
Gillian Koh
About the Contributors 135(12)
About the Institute of Policy Studies 147