The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is pleased to present its 9th IPS-Nathan Lecture Series entitled, The Singapore Synthesis, by Mr Ravi Menon, IPS’ 9th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. We warmly invite you to attend the third lecture of this series.

The Theme

The Singapore Synthesis of markets and government; meritocracy and equality; and international orientation and national identity has underpinned the country’s remarkable journey from third world to first. In this four-part lecture series, 9th S R Nathan Fellow Mr Ravi Menon will examine how Singapore’s approach will come under pressure from four tectonic shifts altering the global landscape. Although relevant, Singapore’s guiding ethos of adaptation, meritocracy, and pragmatism may no longer be sufficient. To secure our future, we will need more innovation, inclusion, inspiration. What does an innovative economy look like? What does it take to create a more inclusive society? What does it mean to be an inspiring nation? How does it all hold together in a refreshed Singapore Synthesis?

Lecture III— An Inclusive Society

Is meritocracy, which has expanded opportunities for Singaporeans and helped to provide equity with growth for generations, at risk of creating new stratifications? Is there scope for a more enlightened meritocracy that is consistent with a more inclusive society? What changes might be necessary in the labour market and the tax system? What is workable and will not create unintended consequences? What about looking out for the least among us?

Ms Chua Mui Hoong, Associate Editor of The Straits Times, will be moderating the Q&A session of this lecture.

More information on the speakers can be found at the event webpage here.

Tune in to the live stream via IPS Facebook here.