Nov 27 2024 26 mins
The Forward Singapore exercise and the concept of social compact have become central to Singapore’s national narrative in recent years. As the nation approaches its 60th year of independence and with a new generation of leaders at the helm, the question arises: how can we redefine our social compact to foster a deeper sense of belonging in our society?
In the first episode of the Thought Starters series under SUSS Podcast, Mr Ho Han Peng, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Social Good at SUSS, and Mr Jai Prakash Ramalingam, Associate Lecturer in the Social Work Programme at the SR Nathan School of Human Development explore what a refreshed social compact looks like today. They discuss what it takes to bridge divides and create stronger, more meaning connections across Singapore’s diverse communities.