In Singapore’s next chapter, embracing collective responsibility and fostering inclusive participation will be key in our journey to becoming a future-ready society, say Suhaila Zainal Shah, Samuel Chng and Harvey Neo from SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities.
An NDP crowd motivator waves the Singapore flag and spectators look on as The Red Lions parachute down on Jul 20, 2024, during the National Day Parade 2024 NE4 Show. SINGAPORE: Singapore has managed to progress over some six decades despite myriad challenges by anticipating future trends, adapting to changes and addressing problems head-on.
For example, the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey for 2023 has given Singapore the dubious honour as being the most expensive city globally. Those with stable incomes and ample resources may have the capacity to ponder on long-term implications of global challenges such as climate change. In contrast, individuals facing financial insecurity or who are struggling to meet basic needs may not have the same luxury to look beyond their immediate concerns, such as securing employment and affordable housing.
It is thus essential to bridge the knowledge gaps in understanding the ways Singaporeans think about the future, so that we can work to better align individuals towards a common future for the nation or, at the very least, facilitate consensus-building.EMPOWERING SINGAPOREANS TO SHAPE THE NATION’S FUTUREFor many years, Singapore's success was driven by a collective belief that our individual contribution towards economic growth will benefit all.
This shift requires moving from a passive"what can the government do for me" mentality or a reactive one of “I will consider doing what the government asks of me” to a proactive stance of"what can I do for my community". How can we articulate a common vision of future Singapore? How can we mould a social ecosystem that enables everyone to meaningfully contribute towards this common vision? How do we ensure everyone will have a share in Singapore’s future success?
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