Institute of Policy Studies

The Theme

The 5th IPS-Nathan lecture series is themed, Seeking A Better Urban Future. Dr Cheong will examine how cities deal with their urban challenges to create a better urban life for their citizens. In particular, she will discuss the considerations needed to plan and develop Singapore in the face of rapid change and uncertainty.

Lecture I: What Makes A City Successful? Lessons from Inspiring Cities

There is no lack of plans drawn up by cities – but only some implement them successfully. The opening lecture sets the stage by taking a global view to draw insights from some inspiring cities and to uncover their secrets of success. As a founding member of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, Dr Cheong will distil the key traits and best practices from the Prize’s laureate cities which have led to their dramatic transformation, providing useful learning lessons for other cities, including Singapore.

00:00 mins - Opening Remarks: Mr Janadas Devan, Director IPS

04.42 mins - Speaker: Dr Cheong Koon Hean, 5th IPS Nathan Fellow

1:01:45 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Wong Mun Summ, Founding Director, WOHA Architects

Date: 26 March 2018

Time 6.45 pm to 8.15 pm

Venue: Guild Hall, NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House, The National University of Singapore

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

In harmony with this year’s theme of ‘Together’, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat emphasised how various issues such as healthcare, ageing and finance come intertwined, the need to approach these issues “in a more cross-disciplinary way”, and the importance of various organisations, both private and public, to come together to devise policy solutions.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speaker:

00:17 mins: Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance

Moderator:

31:10 mins: Ms Debra Soon, Chief Customer Officer, and Head of Family (English) Segment, Mediacorp Pte Ltd

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

The third panel considered the need to prioritise measuring and maximising human welfare over GDP per capita and challenged common misconceptions of aged persons as liabilities to society.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speakers:

08:11 mins: Professor David Canning, Richard Saltonstall Professor of Population Sciences and Professor of Economics and International Health, Harvard School of Public Health

29:02 mins: Dr Kanwaljit Soin, Practising Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon

Moderator:

50:22 mins: Q&A moderate by Associate Professor Corinne Ghoh, Next Age Institute, National University of Singapore.

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

Panel 1 considered how Singapore’s ageing economy can continue to thrive in a globalised world and how job redesign can be successfully carried out to keep seniors employed.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speakers:

05:05 mins: Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore

34:12 mins: Mr Sean Tan, Career Consulting Service Leader, Mercer (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Moderator:

55:29 mins: Q&A moderate by Ms Wong Su-Yen, Board and C-Suite Advisor

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

Acknowledging the inevitable process of ageing and Singapore’s ageing phenomenon, DPM Teo highlighted in his speech the importance of ageing with vigour. He also added that owing to the strong foundations laid down by our pioneers, Singaporeans are now better prepared for ageing compared to many other countries. Notwithstanding, Singaporeans need to remain committed at the individual, familial, communal, occupational, and national levels to stay prepared for ageing.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speaker:

00:29 mins: Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security

Moderator:

24:24 mins: Q&A moderate by Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

Panel II considered the possible fault lines that could emerge in an ageing society, in areas such as taxation, immigration and jobs. Panellists also urged society to consider the economic potential of the silver industry and discussed whether we should aspire to be an “age-less” society – where age is irrelevant – or an “age-friendly” society – where we confront and address issues that come with an ageing society.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speakers:

08:12 mins: Professor Chan Heng Chee, Chairman, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities

34.19 mins: Mr Laurence Lien, Chairman, Lien Foundation

Moderator:

57:39 mins: Q&A moderate by Dr Gillian Koh, Deputy Director (Research), Institute of Policy Studies

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

This presentation seeks to elucidate the opportunities for further demographic dividends and policy adjustments and innovations, to ensure that Singapore remains an open and vibrant city-state with a productive population, and a stable, cohesive and inclusive society.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speaker:

Mr Christopher Gee, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

Kicking off SP2018, IPS Director Janadas Devan framed the demographic scenarios to be discussed in the conference in the context of Singapore being a city-state. Noting the bifurcation of Singapore’s identity between the global and the local, he cautioned against the possibility of emerging divisions in Singapore, along age, class, or racial lines and emphasied the role of politics and policy in keeping us together.

Can Singapore Fall? As a young nation, we have focused our energies on building a strong, independent, and sovereign Singapore. However, after decades of unprecedented growth and prosperity, we now have to guard against the danger of complacency, ossification, and decline. It is timely to contemplate the possibility of Singapore’s failure.

Mr Lim’s third and final lecture, “The Way of Hope”, will consider how Singapore can prepare for a world of increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). While there are initiatives to promote innovation and continuous skills upgrading, what we need is innovation and self-improvement as a way of life and a habit of the mind. We need an adaptive mindset, characterised by imagination, tenacity, courage, and humility (ITCH!) Mr Lim will show how this can help Singaporeans to develop to their fullest potential, regardless of what the future looks like.

0:00:35 mins - Speaker: Mr Lim Siong Guan, 4th IPS Nathan Fellow

0:56:35 mins - Q&A chaired by Dr Gillian Koh, Deputy Director (Research), Institute of Policy Studies

Date: 14 November 2017

Time 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore

Can Singapore Fall? As a young nation, we have focused our energies on building a strong, independent, and sovereign Singapore. However, after decades of unprecedented growth and prosperity, we now have to guard against the danger of complacency, ossification, and decline. It is timely to contemplate the possibility of Singapore’s failure.

Mr Lim’s second lecture, “The Fourth Generation”, will ask what kind of First World Society we want to be, having achieved First World Economy status. Singaporeans across a broad spectrum have indicated that they would like to see a more gracious society. What are the values and qualities that we would need to adopt, and how can these help the country progress and manage its emerging social issues?

00.00 mins - Speaker: Mr Lim Siong Guan, 4th IPS Nathan Fellow

54.00 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Kuik Shiao-Yin, Nominated Member of Parliament

Date: 10 October 2017

Time: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore