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Peter Ho

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Singapore Chronicles: Governance

by Peter Ho
Singapore Chronicles: Governance
Singapore Chronicles: Governance

Insights into Singapore's exceptional governance model.

Considering your interest in political systems, this title by Peter Ho could offer an enlightening perspective. It's not just a rundown of policies, but rather a deep dive into the ethos and mechanics that have driven Singapore's success. Understanding this could equip you with ideas applicable to your own context, providing lessons from a place consistently hailed for its efficiency and forward-thinking governance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Singapore Chronicles: Governance

by Peter Ho
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ISBN: 9789814747196
Author: Peter Ho
Publisher: Institute of Policy Studies
Date of Publication: 2016-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, History, Politics
Related Topics: Asia, Political Science, World History, Politics, Government, Social Science, History
Goodreads rating: 3.43
(rated by 7 readers)

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"'Singapore Chronicles - Governance' illustrates the key aspects of Singapore’s governance – such as incorruptibility, pragmatism and meritocracy – and demonstrates how institutions, policies and strategies combined to play a critical role in Singapore’s transformation from a Third to a First World nation. It offers references for readers to understand the origins of Singapore’s public policy and principles of governance."
 

Insights into Singapore's exceptional governance model.

Considering your interest in political systems, this title by Peter Ho could offer an enlightening perspective. It's not just a rundown of policies, but rather a deep dive into the ethos and mechanics that have driven Singapore's success. Understanding this could equip you with ideas applicable to your own context, providing lessons from a place consistently hailed for its efficiency and forward-thinking governance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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