Principles of governance 2012

What makes a good class committee?

What makes a good government?

Governance in Singapore

• How the government manages

resources so as to

1) Meet people’s needs

2) Progress the country

What is governance?

Why is having a good government important?(hint: link to Chapter 3)

PoliticalEconomic

Social

Government

The Three

Gears

What does a government do?

How does the government work?

Government of Singapore

Legislature

Executive Judiciary

Government of Singapore

Legislature

Consists of the President and Members of

the ParliamentMakes the laws of the country

Executive Judiciary

Government of Singapore

Legislature

Consists of the President and Members

of the ParliamentMakes the laws of the

country

Executive

Consists of the President and the Cabinet (PM and various Ministers)

Executes laws made by the Parliament

Administers government policies

through the ministries and civil

service

Judiciary

Government of Singapore

Legislature

Consists of the

President and

Members of the

ParliamentMakes the laws of the country

Executive

Consists of the President and the Cabinet (PM and

various Ministers)Executes laws made by the ParliamentAdministers government

policies through the ministries and

civil service

Judiciary

Consists of judges and law courts

Ensures that the laws are justly

carried outEnsures that laws

passed do not breach the

Constitution

What is a principle?

• Never say die• Dream for the Best• Reach for the Stars

All principles must be

shown in action!!!

Group Work

Read the newspaper articles.Fill in the worksheet – what

principle do you think is shown in each case?

Principles of Governance

Leadership is Key

Anticipate Change and

Stay RelevantReward for Work and

Work for Reward A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All

To what extent is “Leadership is Key” the most important principle for ensuring good

governance in Singapore?

Principles of governance

Good governance in

Singapore

• How the government manages

resources so as to

1) Meet people’s needs

2) Progress the country

What is governance?

To what extent is “Leadership is Key” the most important principle for ensuring

good governance in Singapore?

Principles of governance

Good governance in

Singapore

• Government manages

resources well so as to

1) Meet people’s needs2) Progress the country

Leadership

is Key

Principle 1:

What makes a good leader?

What is “Leadership is Key”?

• Important to maintaining stability in the government

• Make the right decisions for the country• Decisions are

PRACTICAL, not popular• Have the moral courage

and the integrity to do what is right.

• Must have good character

Example: Electronic Road Pricing• Charging motorists for

road usage (roads leading to CBD or in CBD)

Many Singaporeans were unhappy but as a result of ERP, Singapore does not suffer from traffic congestion all the time.

What is the message of this source?

Anticipate Change & Stay Relevant

Principle 2:

• Forward-looking government: ensure that we can meet future challenges and needs

• Adapt and change in anticipation of future challenges

• Open to new ideas and willing to take risks

NEWater• Singapore can meet

future water needs without relying on Malaysia when the water agreements expire

• Promotes self-sufficiency

‘Reward for Work & Work for Reward’

• A system that rewards people for their hard work

• Encourages people to give their best to the country as they will be rewarded

Principle 3:Meritocracy

‘Reward for Work & Work for Reward’

• (top 10%) Students who perform well in their studies and CCA will be given monetary rewards

Principle 3:Example: Edusave

Scholarship

‘A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All’

Principle 4:

‘A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All’

• Having a say in decision-making• Develops a sense of belonging to the

country

Example: Feedback on Casino in the Integrated Resort

• People were afraid that this would lead to gambling addictions amongst Singaporeans• National framework was put in place to solve

this issue

Principles of Governance

Leadership is Key

Anticipate Change and

Stay RelevantReward for Work and

Work for Reward A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All