[Virtual Classroom] Social Policy 101: Principles & Tools of Social Policy Making In Singapore

Social policy covers many diverse domains, including education, income security, healthcare and social support. Even within each domain, the issues and policies can be numerous and complex, and they can feel overwhelming to grasp. It is important to sharpen our capabilities to develop social policies that capitalise on our unique social, political and economic histories, realities and principles to keep Singapore vibrant, resilient and inclusive.

To benefit from this programme, you should be seeking to understand the social policy principles and tools to make you an efficient policymaker. You will consider the trade-offs of policymaking, and gain a deeper understanding of Singapore's ethos in policymaking.

• Recognise the forces that shape the social policy landscape in Singapore, and how they have evolved over time.
• Understand the principles that underpin our social policies, how they have shaped our policies over time, and how future trends may strengthen or strain them.
• Apply tools in social policy domains, and understand considerations such as interdependencies, polarities and trade-offs in our policies.