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Leaders in Governance Programme
13 – 23 January 2008 • Singapore

Programme

 
     
  The programme is structured along the following main themes:  
 
Fundamentals of Good Governance
Policy Development*
Service Delivery
 
  (* choice of parallel tracks on Infrastructure Development or Social Security)  
     
  For programme overview, click here.  
     
     
  Programme Methodology
The programme actively employs a wide range of learning methodologies to best draw out learning points from each session and to cater to different learning styles. Participants will be exposed to briefings, small group discussions, case studies, and learning journeys to a variety of government agencies and facilities. To facilitate peer learning, classroom sessions will be conducted in cluster seating.
 
     
     
 

Policy Development Tracks
Under the theme “Policy Development”, participants will have opportunities to go more in-depth into specific policy areas to examine how principles of governance are translated into policies.

This segment will involve a mix of overview briefings, case study discussions and learning journeys. There are 2 policy focus areas to choose from:

Infrastructure Development – includes sessions on urban planning, land transport and environment & water management.

Social Security – includes Singapore’s unique social security scheme (i.e. Central Provident Fund), healthcare financing, public housing and welfare scheme with work-requirements.

 
     
     
 

Learning Journeys
These are study visits within the programme with structured learning objectives. They include visits to public sector agencies and facilities, industries and the social spaces where Singaporeans live, eat, work and play.

 
     
     
 

Social Activities
Interesting local tours will be arranged on selected weeknights to give participants a glimpse of the vibrant attractions and colourful culture which make Singapore a choice destination for leisure and business visitors. For the inaugural run, a city night tour, visit to the Night Safari and several social dinners were arranged to expose participants to the sights, sounds, and taste of Singaporean culture.