Governance+in+Singapore

=**Governance in Singapore**= In order to ensure and sustain Singapore's progress and development, it is important for policies to be set based on a set of principles. Based on these guiding principles, policies are carried out to meet the needs of the people in Singapore. Singapore practices representative democracy. The leaders are chosen by the people in an election. Hence, the people have the power and responsiblity to choose the right leaders for Singapore. Similarly, the government, knowing that the decisions they make will affect the lives of the people will need to communicate its policies to the people through an open communication channel. The Feedback Unit, mass media and the Meet the People sessions are such channels for two way communication. The government will consider the constructive feedback from the masses and make sound decisions that will benefit the nation.

The Four Guiding Principles to Good Governance 1) Leadership is Key
 * honest, capable leaders with a good character and are able to make sound decisions
 * moral courage and integrity to do what is right and not what is popular
 * talented and capable
 * must be groomed and trained
 * Goh Chok Tong
 * Ong Teng Cheong
 * Tony Tan
 * S Dhanabalan
 * Liu Thai Ker
 * incorruptible to win support and confidence from the masses

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2) Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
 * make decisions in anticipation of future challenges
 * taking calculated risks
 * being forward-looking, staying relevant and up-to-date with technology advancements
 * upgrade skills and knowledge to stay competitive and employable
 * Singapore's alternative source of water supply after 2011 and 2016 - NEWater, desalinated water
 * SIngapore's booster to the economy - Integrated Resorts (IR) to improve the tourism sector

//Integrated Resort at Sentosa//

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3) Reward for Work and Work for Reward
 * encourage people to work hard by rewarding them based on their abilities
 * equal opportunity for all to do well
 * scholarships, awards, bursary schemes are given to students so as to encourage them to do better
 * progress package to encourage all Singaporeans to work hard for the progress of the nation

4) A Stake for Everyone and Opportunities for All
 * gives greater sense of belonging to the country
 * a greater say in the development of the nation
 * consultative form of government
 * feedback was gathered before the establishment of the Integrated Resorts

