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Singapore
21 is the vision of Singapore in the 21st century. It is not a blueprint
for the future, but a compass to guide us through the challenges
of the next century. We invite you to play a part in this journey
towards realising the Singapore 21 vision.
Where it all began
In August 1997, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong launched the Singapore
21 Committee. Its role was to strengthen the "heartware" of Singapore
in the 21st century - the intangibles of society like social cohesion,
political stability and the collective will, values and attitudes
of Singaporeans.
Chaired by Minister for Education and 2nd Minister for Defence,
Rear-Admiral Teo Chee Hean, the Committee comprised 10 Members of
Parliament, who in turn co-chaired 5 subject committees. In all,
the main Committee and the subject committees were made up of 83
members drawn from different walks of life, including businessmen,
volunteers in welfare and community organisations, professionals
and others.
The discussions were structured around 5 apparent dilemmas that
Singaporeans would have to face as individuals, families, communities
and as a nation.
The 5 dilemmas were:
| 1. |
Less
Stressful Life vs Retaining the Drive |
| 2. |
Needs
of Senior Citizens vs Aspirations of the Young |
| 3. |
Attracting
Talent vs Looking After Singaporeans |
| 4. |
Internationalisation/Regionalisation
vs Singapore as Home |
| 5. |
Consultation
and Consensus vs Decisiveness and Quick Action. |
In the course of its deliberations, the Singapore 21 Committee conducted
more than 80 forums, carried out surveys and maintained a website
in order to solicit the views of Singaporeans on the issues. In
all, some 6,000 Singaporeans were involved in the Singapore 21 process.
From the many discussions, views and perspectives, the Singapore
21 Committee has distilled 5 key ideas which form the Singapore
21 vision:
1. Every
Singaporean Matters
2. Opportunities
For All
3. Strong
Families: Our Foundation and Our Future
4. The
Singapore Heartbeat
5. Active
Citizens: Making a Difference to Society
Since the launch of the Singapore 21 vision in April 1999, a 21-member
facilitation committee made up of representatives in the public,
private and people sectors has been formed.
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