How Singapore Beat The Odds

Insider Insights On Governance In The City-state

Terence Wai Luen Ho (Nus, S'pore)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
30 September 2025

Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Social welfare & social services; Public administration; Civil service & public sector

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This book tells the inside story of how Singapore defied considerable odds to develop a dynamic economy and cohesive society in the 60 years since the city-state's independence.

Through in-depth interviews with some of the nation's most influential leaders — Abdullah Tarmugi, Chan Sek Keong, Cheong Koon Hean, Halimah Yacob, Peter Ho, Khaw Boon Wan, Lim Siong Guan, Ravi Menon, Seah Jiak Choo, Tan Yong Soon, Eddie Teo, Teo Ming Kian — How Singapore Beat the Odds explores various facets of public policy that shaped Singapore's remarkable transformation.

Their first-hand accounts will inform, enlighten and inspire anyone seeking insights into successful public governance.

Edited by: Terence Wai Luen Ho (Nus S'pore)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
ISBN: 9789819814718
ISBN 10: 9819814715
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming