Institute of Policy Studies: Recent Episodes
Institute of Policy Studies
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) was established in 1988 as an independent think-tank to study and generate public policy ideas in Singapore. IPS became an autonomous research centre of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore in 2008. Today, IPS continues to analyse public policy, build bridges between thought leaders, and communicate its findings to a wide audience. The Institute examines issues of critical national interest across a variety of fields, and studies the attitudes and aspirations of Singaporeans through surveys of public perception. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach in its analyses and takes the long-term view in its strategic deliberation and research.
MDDI - IPS Forum on Fostering a Child-Safe Digital Environment on Social Media: Closing Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
MDDI - IPS Forum: Panel 2 - How Can We Foster Child-Safe Digital Environments on Social Media? by Institute of Policy Studies
MDDI - IPS Forum: Panel 1 - Managing Harms on Social Media - Are Bans Inevitable? by Institute of Policy Studies
MDDI - IPS Forum on Fostering a Child-Safe Digital Environment on Social Media: Opening Address by Institute of Policy Studies
SGLaw200 Youth Forum: Dialogue on the Rule of Law and our Social Fabric by Institute of Policy Studies
SGLaw200 Youth Forum: Ideation Challenge — Presentations and Award Ceremony by Institute of Policy Studies
SGLaw200 Youth Forum: Opening Address by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Neither Civil Nor Servant: Singapore’s Disruptive Economic Playbook by Institute of Policy Studies
The Second S R Nathan Fellowship Young Leaders Seminar — Giving Voice to a Silent Epidemic: Transforming Youth Mental Health in Singapore by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg - IPS Community Leaders' Conference 2025 - Closing by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg - IPS Community Leaders' Conference 2025 - Dialogue with Minister by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg - IPS Community Leaders' Conference 2025 - Panel Discussion by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg - IPS Community Leaders' Conference 2025 - Mathew Mathews Presentation by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg - IPS Community Leaders' Conference 2025 - Janadas Devan Opening by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Universities Reinvented: Shaping Legacy and Impact for a New World by Institute of Policy Studies
SG60 IPS-SBF Conference Dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister Mr Gan Kim Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
SG60 IPS-SBF Conference Dialogue with Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong by Institute of Policy Studies
SG60 IPS-SBF Conference Pre-Conference Forum Introductory Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Exploring Global Trade and Singapore’s Place as a World Connector by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2025 "Community" - Opening Address by Institute of Policy Studies
15th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Lily Kong by Institute of Policy Studies
Future-Ready Society Conference 2024 — Research and Practice Insights 2 by Institute of Policy Studies
Future-Ready Society Conference 2024 — Research and Practice Insights 1 by Institute of Policy Studies
Future-Ready Society Conference 2024 — Welcome Remarks by Professor Cheong Koon Hean by Institute of Policy Studies
Young Singaporeans Conference 2024 "Mental Health" - Dialogue Session with Dr Janil Puthucheary by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Navigating Uncertainty: Our Region in an Age of Flux by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum on Non-Violent Ethnic Hostilities — Keynote Address by Professor Tariq Modood by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum on Non-Violent Ethnic Hostilities — Panel 2 by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum on Non-Violent Ethnic Hostilities — Panel 1 by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum on Non-Violent Ethnic Hostilities — Ministerial Speech by Mr K Shanmugam by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum on Non-Violent Ethnic Hostilities — Opening Address by Dr Mathew Mathews by Institute of Policy Studies
14th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Tan Chong Meng by Institute of Policy Studies
14th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Tan Chong Meng by Institute of Policy Studies
14th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture I by Tan Chong Meng by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Singapore and Multilateral Governance: Securing Our Future by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2024 "Youth" - Findings From SP2024 Pre-Conference Poll by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Living with Civilisations: Reflections on Southeast Asia’s Local and National Cultures by Institute of Policy Studies
13th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Joseph Liow by Institute of Policy Studies
The Thirty-Ninth Singapore Economic Roundtable: Keynote Speech by Minister Gan Kim Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
13th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Joseph Liow by Institute of Policy Studies
Future-Ready Society Conference: Insights From Communities In Scotland by Institute of Policy Studies
Future-Ready Society Conference 2023: Ideas for Community Empowerment by Institute of Policy Studies
Future-Ready Society Conference: Overview of Conference Theme and Series of Events by Institute of Policy Studies
13th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture I by Joseph Liow by Institute of Policy Studies
Reinventing Destiny - Dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 35th Anniversary Conference: Revisitings - Panel 2: Revisiting Housing by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 35th Anniversary Conference: Revisitings - Panel 3: Revisiting Pluralism by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 35th Anniversary Conference: Revisitings - Panel 4: Revisiting Our Social Compact by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 35th Anniversary Conference: Revisitings - Panel 1: Revisiting Meritocracy by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 35th Anniversary Conference: Revisitings - Opening Address by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Stewardship of The Singapore Media: Staying The Course by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of the Future Ready Society Impact Fund — Closing Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of the Future Ready Society Impact Fund — How to Get Involved by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of the Future Ready Society Impact Fund — Opening Remarks and Dialogue by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of the Future Ready Society Impact Fund — Welcome Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
12th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture IV by Wang Gungwu by Institute of Policy Studies
12th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Wang Gungwu by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2023 "Work" — Dialogue with Minister Lawrence Wong by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2023 "Work" — Findings from IPS Survey by Institute of Policy Studies
12th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Wang Gungwu by Institute of Policy Studies
12th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture I by Wang Gungwu by Institute of Policy Studies
Young Singaporeans Conference 2022 "Uncharted" - Dialogue Session by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of The Singapore Synthesis: Innovation, Inclusion, Inspiration by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS' Dr Gillian Koh spoke to Power 98 on what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong may talk about at the National Day Rally.
OnePeople.sg-IPS Community Leaders’ Conference: Dialogue with Guest of Honour, Dr Koh Poh Koon by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg-IPS Community Leaders’ Conference: Address by Dr Janil Puthucheary by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg-IPS Community Leaders’ Conference: Panel Discussion on Workplace Diversity by Institute of Policy Studies
OnePeople.sg-IPS Community Leaders’ Conference: Presentation on Research Findings on Race Relations by Institute of Policy Studies
11th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Patrick Daniel by Institute of Policy Studies
11th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Patrick Daniel by Institute of Policy Studies
11th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture I by Patrick Daniel by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2022 "City" - Pre-Conference Session by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2022 "City" - Dialogue with Minister Desmond Lee by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of Gender Equality: The Time Has Come by Corinna Lim by Institute of Policy Studies
10th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Noeleen Heyzer by Institute of Policy Studies
10th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Noeleen Heyzer by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-RSIS Conference on Identity: Panel 1 Identities And Diversity by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-RSIS Conference on Identity: Panel 2 Innovating Engagement by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-RSIS Conference on Identity: Opening Speech & Dialogue With Minister by Institute of Policy Studies
10th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture I by Noeleen Heyzer by Institute of Policy Studies
The Thirty-Fifth Singapore Economic Roundtable: Dialogue with Minister by Institute of Policy Studies
The Thirty-Fifth Singapore Economic Roundtable: Opening Speech by Minister Lawrence Wong by Institute of Policy Studies
The Thirty-Fifth Singapore Economic Roundtable: Panel Discussion by Institute of Policy Studies
9th IPS - Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture IV By Ravi Menon by Institute of Policy Studies
9th IPS - Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III By Ravi Menon by Institute of Policy Studies
9th IPS - Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II By Ravi Menon by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS - RSIS Forum On Race And Racism In Singapore: Panel Discussion by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS - RSIS Forum On Race And Racism In Singapore: Opening Speech and Dialogue with Minister by Institute of Policy Studies
8th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III By Corinna Lim by Institute of Policy Studies
8th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II By Corinna Lim by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of World in Transition: Singapore's Future by Professor Chan Heng Chee by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2021 "Reset": Summary of Conference Proceedings by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2021 "Reset": Dialogue with Mr Lawrence Wong by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Online Forum With The Parties On Vision And Plans Post - GE2020 221020 by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Online Forum On The IPS Post - Election Survey On GE2020 by Institute of Policy Studies
7th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Professor Chan Heng Chee by Institute of Policy Studies
7th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Professor Chan Heng Chee by Institute of Policy Studies
7th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture I by Professor Chan Heng Chee by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Online Forum on Employment Risks in the Age of Pandemics by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Online Forum on Migrant Workers Policy Responses and Lessons from the COVID - 19 Pandemic by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS' Dr Carol Soon talks about how false/misinformed news on social media and messaging platforms are affecting people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IPS' Dr Carol Soon talks about how false or misinformed news on social media and messaging platforms are affecting people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Singapore Perspectives 2020 "Politics": Dialogue with Mr Chan Chun Sing by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2020 "Politics": Opening Keynote with Mr Heng Swee Keat by Institute of Policy Studies
Launch of The Idea of Singapore: Smallness Unconstrained by Professor Tan Tai Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
The Singapore Bicentennial Conference (Dialogue Session) by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS–IMDA Digital Inclusion Symposium (Enabling Digital Participation Through Design) by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum On Religion Extremism And Identity Politics (Closing Ministerial Speech And Dialogue) by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum On Religion Extremism And Identity Politics (Panel II) by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum On Religion Extremism And Identity Politics (Panel I) by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS-MHA Forum On Religion Extremism And Identity Politics (Opening Remarks) by Institute of Policy Studies
6th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture VI by Professor Tan Tai Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
6th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture V by Professor Tan Tai Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
Link to event page here: https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/ips/events/details/public-lecture-by-professor-wolfgang-lutz
6th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture IV by Professor Tan Tai Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
6th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture III by Professor Tan Tai Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2019 “Singapore.World” (Opening Remarks) by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2019 “Singapore.World” (Panel III) by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2019 “Singapore.World” (Panel II) by Institute of Policy Studies
Singapore Perspectives 2019 “Singapore.World” (Dialogue Minister Vivian Balakrishnan) by Institute of Policy Studies
Book Launch of "Seeking A Better Urban Future" by Dr Cheong Koon Hean by Institute of Policy Studies
6th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Professor Tan Tai Yong by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Conference Panel II by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Dinner Special 30th Anniversary Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Dinner Welcome Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Dinner Dialogue by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Conference Opening Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Conference Panel III by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Conference Panel I by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS 30th Anniversary Diversities - New And Old Conference Panel IV by Institute of Policy Studies
Asia Journalism Forum Power Shifts In Journalism - Impact And Implications Panel I by Institute of Policy Studies
Asia Journalism Forum Power Shifts In Journalism - Impact And Implications by Institute of Policy Studies
Asia Journalism Forum Power Shifts In Journalism - Impact And Implications Panel II by Institute of Policy Studies
Asia Journalism Forum Power Shifts In Journalism - Impact And Implications Panel III by Institute of Policy Studies
The Theme In 2019, Singapore will be marking the bicentennial of a significant turning point in its history – the arrival of the East India Company and the establishment of a British trading settlement on the island in 1819. Marking a bicentennial might suggest that 1819 was a point of origin, where it all began. But, did our history begin in 1819? What was Singapore before the Indiana landed on its shores, and how far back does our history go? The Bicentennial is perhaps an opportune occasion to think more deeply about our history and to reflect on whether that history has meaning for our present and future.
In this lecture series, Professor Tan seeks to explain how Singapore has evolved over a period of 700 years. Throughout its long history, Singapore has taken many forms – trading port, colony, port city and city state – and its evolution was often influenced by external forces and factors. He will identify some of the underlying continuities to show that history is not merely a thing of the past; but by understanding how our island has been shaped by its history, we will have a better appreciation of our current and continued challenges as a city-state.
Lecture I: "The Long and Short of Singapore History: Cycles, Pivots and Continuities" How should we view Singapore’s history? It has often been seen in three distinct phases: a post-1965 story of a state and nation in the making, a long colonial epoch that began with the East India Company’s arrival on these shores in 1819, and a pre-colonial past shrouded in myths and legends.
Should we preoccupy ourselves with a national history starting from 1965, with everything else before it a long prelude to the arrival of the nation-state? Or, as the country prepares to mark a bicentennial, does it perpetuate the idea that our history began in 1819, when Singapore was set on the path to modernity and economic success as part of the British empire? More recently, there has also been talk of a 700-year history of Singapore. If we have been led to believe that our history started in 1819, how do we come to terms with this pre-history?
This lecture will analyse the state of history in each of these phases, and will attempt to cast a longer and broader frame that reveals a connected history marked by cyclical changes, occasional ruptures, significant pivots and underlying continuities. It will show that Singapore has taken many forms, and highlight certain consistent dynamics that have shaped its evolution.
0:40 min Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies 06:18 min Professor Tan Tai Yong, 6th SR Nathan Fellow 59:33 min Question-and-Answer Session moderated by Mr Yatiman bin Yusof, Member, Singapore Bicentennial Advisory Panel
Date: 5 September 2018 Time: 06.30 pm - 08.00 pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore, 11 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119244
Book Launch of "Can Singapore Fall Making the Future for Singapore" by Lim Siong Guan by Institute of Policy Studies
Forum On Ethnic Identity And Culture 2018 Opening Remarks by Institute of Policy Studies
Forum On Religious Harmony 2018 Panel I - Role Of Religious Leaders by Institute of Policy Studies
Forum On Religious Harmony 2018 Dialogue Session With Mr Wong Kan Seng by Institute of Policy Studies
Forum On Religious Harmony 2018 Panel II - Role Of The State by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Community Forum 2018 Panel III - Ground - Up Ways Of Generating Sector Data by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Community Forum 2018 Panel II - Open Collaboration To Understand Social Needs In Singapore by Institute of Policy Studies
IPS Community Forum 2018 Panel I - What Is A Strong Community by 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 III: Shaping The Future of Heartland Living With more than 80% of the population living in public housing, the quality of the living environment in our HDB heartlands establishes the concept of `home’ for the Singaporean like no other. HDB towns too will be affected by the many trends that disrupt cities. How do we think differently about the new generation of HDB towns and renew existing ones, to address these trends? What are the useful ideas and technologies that can be harnessed to shape heartland living for the better?
00:00 mins - Speaker: Dr Cheong Koon Hean, 5th IPS Nathan Fellow 1:16:355 mins - Q&A chaired by Prof Lily Kong, Provest, Singapore Management University
Date: 23 April 2018 Time 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore.
The Theme The 5th IPS-Nathan lecture series is themed, Seeking A Better Urban Future. Dr Cheong examines 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 II: Anticipating Our Urban Future – Trends, Threats and Transformation This lecture identifies the major trends that will pose significant risks, challenges and disruptions to cities, affecting the way we develop and manage cities. What will these trends mean for Singapore and how will it affect the way we live and work? Given our unique circumstances as a city-state, what potential urban responses should we adopt that can better prepare us for the future?
00.00 mins - Speaker: Dr Cheong Koon Hean, 5th IPS Nathan Fellow 1:11:25 mins - Q&A chaired by Prof Chan Heng Chee, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Date: 10 April 2018 Time 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
DIALOGUE: Singapore, Asia and the World: In conversation with Ambassador Chan Heng Chee
00.00 mins - Speaker: Professor Chan Heng Chee, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design 0:21:00 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Zuraidah Ibrahim, Senior Editor, South China Morning Post
Date: 7 October 2017 Time: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm Venue: Orchard Hotel Singapore, Ballroom 2
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.
“The Accidental Nation”, Mr Lim’s first lecture, will explore the circumstances of Singapore’s unexpected independence, and the logic of geography as a key factor for Singapore’s viability. It will also consider the shared values that we would need to bring together the people and society, so as to build an honourable, united, and flourishing home and country.
00.00 mins - Opening Remarks: Mr Janadas Devan, Director IPS 04.59 mins - Speaker: Mr Lim Siong Guan, 4th IPS Nathan Fellow 0:57:11 mins - Q&A chaired by Professor Tan Tai Yong, President & Professor of Humanities (History), Yale-NUS College
Date: 12 September 2017 Time 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore
Panel IV: The Future Education Landscape
Speakers: 03:00 mins - Dr Lim Lai Cheng Executive Director, SMU Academy
17:02 mins - Dr Tay Hui Yong Lecturer, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, National Institute of Education
30:01 mins - Mr Khairul Rusydi Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Reactor
43:35 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Leonard Lim Research Associate, Institute of Policy Studies
Date: 31 August 2017 Time: 4.00 am - 5.30 pm Venue: Ballroom 3, Orchard Hotel Singapore
Panel III: Stress in Schools - Who's to Blame?
Speakers: 07:15 mins - Professor Paulin Straughan Dean of Students & Professor of Sociology (Practice), School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University
31:46 mins - Dr Cheung Hoi Shan Assistant Professor, Division of Social Sciences, Yale-NUS College and Research Committee Member, Singapore Children’s Society
41:43 mins - Dr Dennis Kom Lead Specialist & Assistant Director (Supporting Students), Student Development Curriculum Division, Guidance Branch, Ministry of Education
55:50 mins - Q&A chaired by Mdm Rahayu Buang Chief Executive Officer, Yayasan MENDAKI
Date: 31 August 2017 Time: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Venue: Ballroom 3, Orchard Hotel Singapore
Panel II: Curriculum Emphases and Tuition - What needs to Change?
Speakers: 10:54 mins - Mrs Carmee Lim Founder & President, Aoede Music Enterprise and Mentor Principal, MindChamps Holdings
25:50 mins - Dr Suzanne Choo Assistant Professor, English Language & Literature, National Institute of Education
39:00 mins - Mr Tong Yee Director & Teacher, School of Thought Learning Centre Pte Ltd
51:54 mins - Q&A chaired by Dr Dennis Kwek Assistant Dean, Research Communications, Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education
Date: 31 August 2017 Time: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm Venue: Ballroom 3, Orchard Hotel Singapore
00:00 mins - Opening Remarks & Presentation by Dr Mathew Mathews
Panel 1: Every School a Good School - Myth or Reality?
Speakers: 27:38 mins - Ms Genevieve Chye Divisional Director, Engagement and Research Division, Communications and Engagement Group,Ministry of Education
43:00 mins - Associate Professor Jason Tan Policy and Leadership Studies, National Institute of Education
59:49 mins - Mr John Yap Chairman, School Advisory Committee, Temasek Primary School
1:21:08 mins - Ms Aidaroyani Adam Director, Education and Research Policy, Yayasan MENDAKI and Member, School Advisory Committee, Henry Park Primary School
1:35:37 mins - Q&A chaired by Associate Professor Tan Ern Ser Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore
Society and Identity
Society and Identity in Singapore is as amorphous as it is ambiguous in our context, yet has possibly the biggest impact on our future. How do we maintain the Singapore Dream as a purposeful aspiration for all Singaporeans amidst the plurality of, at times, competing ambitions? Three issues will be discussed – firstly, the strengthening of a cohesive diversity which underpins the Singaporean Identity; secondly, improving social mobility and a culture of egalitarianism; thirdly, embracing a more collaborative style of governance as we transition into the next fifty years of our independence.
0:10 mins - Speaker: Mr Ho Kwon Ping, 2014/15 IPS Nathan Fellow 51:26 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies
Date: 9 April 2015 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45pm Venue: Theatre, University Cultural Centre
Demography and Family
Security is discussed through the four dimensions of external, internal, civil and societal security, and policies are examined in terms of their sustainability for the next 50 years of Singapore’s development. Questions asked include: what demographic constraints underpin the challenge of the Singapore Armed Forces, and what implications does this spell for its future? In light of the threat of domestic terrorism and the need for greater internal vigilance, what measures can we take to balance the protection of individual rights versus the needs of state security? To what extent is judicial corporal punishment justified by simply its deterrent effect as we aspire to become an increasingly humane and civilised society? And in the interests of societal cohesion, what possible policy initiatives might be considered?
00:10 mins - Speaker: Mr Ho Kwon Ping, 2014/15 IPS Nathan Fellow 50:19 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Dawn Yip, Founder and Principal Consultant, Soulbreath Consulting
Date: 4 March 2015 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Security and Sustainability
Security is discussed through the four dimensions of external, internal, civil and societal security, and policies are examined in terms of their sustainability for the next 50 years of Singapore’s development. Questions asked include: what demographic constraints underpin the challenge of the Singapore Armed Forces, and what implications does this spell for its future? In light of the threat of domestic terrorism and the need for greater internal vigilance, what measures can we take to balance the protection of individual rights versus the needs of state security? To what extent is judicial corporal punishment justified by simply its deterrent effect as we aspire to become an increasingly humane and civilised society? And in the interests of societal cohesion, what possible policy initiatives might be considered?
00:10 mins - Speaker: Mr Ho Kwon Ping, 2014/15 IPS Nathan Fellow 45:28 mins - Q&A chaired by Amb Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Date: 5 February 2015 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Economy and Business
No economic forecasting can cover both the known unknowns and unknown unknowns for the next 50 years. We return to fundamentals and question whether the basic strategy for Singapore’s success in the past – leveraging off the Three L’s of Location, Land, and Labour – are still valid, especially the role of manufacturing when other city-states have moved entirely into services provision. Then, a few sacred cows or below-the-radar issues which will impact on the very long term future of business and the economy are examined in more detail. These include the need for a more integrated immigration and foreign worker policy, changes to the education, land and housing policies, the need for new indices of economic well-being, and the creation of an innovation-attracting social environment.
00:10 mins - Speaker: Mr Ho Kwon Ping, 2014/15 IPS Nathan Fellow 1:05:42 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Lee Tzu Yang, Member, Academic Panel, Institute of Policy Studies
Date: 12 November 2014 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Politics and Governance
The first lecture in the series is titled Politics and Governance and ponders the next decades of political administration in Singapore. It discusses the prospects of the People’s Action Party in the age of social media, and broadly sets out the historical trends that other dominant political systems have undergone. How should governance evolve as our democracy matures? Can our current model of governance benefit from any reforms? And what of our political system? Simply put, will there even be a PAP in 50 years time?
00:09 mins - Opening Remarks: Prof Tommy Koh, Special Adviser, Institute of Policy Studies 06:09 mins - Speaker: Mr Ho Kwon Ping, 2014/15 IPS Nathan Fellow 1:06:11 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies
Date: 20 October 2014 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45pm Venue: Theatre, University Cultural Centre
Can Singapore Cope?
The fifth lecture will examine the extent to which Singapore’s political system, civil service and population in general are prepared to cope with the more complex post-Cold War environment. In doing so, it draws together the threads of the previous four lectures. It will also offer some tentative suggestions about what needs to be done to rectify shortcomings.
00:10 mins - Speaker: Mr Bilahari Kausikan, 2015/16 IPS Nathan Fellow 54:21 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies
Date: 25 May 2016 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45 pm Venue: Guild Hall, NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House
The Myth of Universality: The Geopolitics of Human Rights
The fourth IPS-Nathan Lecture will expose some of the conceptual complexities and complications of the ideas of human rights and democracy and examine their evolving role in international relations. Simplistic views of the concepts and their imprudent application have added to post-Cold War uncertainties.
00:04 mins - Speaker: Mr Bilahari Kausikan, 2015/16 IPS Nathan Fellow 1:09:02 mins - Q&A chaired by Amb Gopinath Pillai, Chairman, Institute of South Asian Studies
Date: 29 April 2016 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45 pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Southeast Asia and ASEAN
The third IPS-Nathan Lecture will deal with ASEAN, and US-China competition in Southeast Asia. It will examine ASEAN’s strengths and weaknesses in maintaining order, some of ASEAN’s key concepts of regional security and its attempts to shape a new security architecture for the region. In this context, it will analyse some of the broad underlying factors in the South China Sea disputes, the interests of the US and China that are engaged in the South China Sea and the challenges this poses for ASEAN.
00:10 mins - Speaker: Mr Bilahari Kausikan, 2015/16 IPS Nathan Fellow 1:19:33 mins - Q&A chaired by Amb Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Date: 30 March 2016 Time: 6.15 pm - 8.00 pm Venue: Auditorium 1, Town Plaza Level 1, University Town
The Future: Governance, Unintended Consequences and the Redemption of Hope
The future cannot be predicted. But it is the business of government to prepare for the future. How can governments maximise the chances of good outcomes, and generate optimism for the future? This fourth lecture draws the threads of the previous three lectures, and concludes by providing some pointers for the future
00:00 mins - Lecture by Mr Peter Ho 57:13 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Chua Mui Hoong, Opinion Editor, The Straits Times 1:02:00 mins - Closing Remarks by Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies
Date: 17 May 2017 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House.
The Paradox of Singapore and the Dialectic of Governance
This lecture will examine the paradox of Singapore’s extreme vulnerability and exceptional performance, and show why maintaining the resulting tension is key to Singapore’s survival. It will also discuss the dialectic of governance in Singapore, where diverse perspectives and ideas are allowed to surface and considered robustly, so as to find balanced and pragmatic solutions to problems encountered.
00:00 mins - Lecture by Mr Peter Ho, 2016/17 IPS Nathan Fellow 54:56 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Chng Kai Fong, Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office
Date: 3 May 2017 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Governing in the Anthropocene: Risk & Resilience, Imagination & Innovation
The second lecture in this series demonstrates how risk and disruption are inherent to the operating environment of governments, and why it is therefore critical to cultivate resilience in government and society. It explores fresh ideas to promote a spirit of experimentation, trust, and transparency in government, and an imaginative and open process for developing national narratives of resilience, hope, and aspiration.
02.22 mins - Speaker: Mr Peter Ho, 2016/17 IPS Nathan Fellow 58:44 mins - Q&A chaired by Professor Chan Heng Chee, Chairman, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Date: 19 April 2017 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30pm Venue: Guild Hall, NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House
Hunting Black Swans & Taming Black Elephants: Governance in a Complex World
What accounts for the growing complexity and unpredictability of our era? What are the cognitive biases and traditional institutional limitations that make it difficult for governments to recognise, prepare for, and confront complex challenges? This first lecture sets out to answer these questions. It also introduces concepts and themes that will be discussed in subsequent lectures.
00.44 mins - Opening Remarks: Mr Janadas Devan, Director IPS 06.20 mins - Speaker: Mr Peter Ho, 2016/17 IPS Nathan Fellow 1:02:30 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Debra Soon, Chief Customer Officer and Head, English Audience Segment, Mediacorp Pte Ltd
Date: 5 April 2017 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Venue: Guild House, NUSS Kent Ridge,
US-China Relations
This lecture gives an overview of US-China relations, which have set the tone for how East Asia has conducted its international relations. The US-China relationship has been among the most complex of the post-Cold War adjustments underway. The lecture will examine the basic factors that define the parameters of the adjustments and in this context also examine the roles of Japan, Russia and India. It will also examine the South China Sea issue as a proxy for US-China adjustments.
00:14 mins - Speaker: Mr Bilahari Kausikan, 2015/16 IPS Nathan Fellow 1:02:14 mins - Q&A chaired by Prof Chan Heng Chee, Chairman, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovation Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Date: 25 February 2016 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Venue: Auditorium 2, Stephen Riady Centre Level 1, University Town
Dealing with an Ambiguous Word - An Age without Definition
The first lecture will examine the factors making for greater uncertainty in the contemporary international system, arguing that the post-Cold War international system lacks structure and hence leadership, leaving many urgent international issues neglected or dealt with only sub-optimally and the global environment more complex. It will thereby try to show how the subjects of subsequent lectures fit into this overall framework.
00:55 mins - Opening Remarks: Mr Janadas Devan, Director IPS 05:31 mins - Speaker: Mr Bilahari Kausikan, 2015/16 IPS Nathan Fellow 58:30 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Janadas Devan, Director IPS
Date: 29 January 2016 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30pm Venue: Guild Hall, NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House
Session III: Presentation by Associate Professor Tan Ern Ser by Institute of Policy Studies
Session III: Presentation by Associate Professor Kenneth Paul Tan by Institute of Policy Studies
Remarks by Mr Jeffrey Lim, Singapore Democratic Alliance by Institute of Policy Studies