CHARTING OUR WAY FORWARD
Forward Singapore
Since we launched the Forward Singapore exercise in June 2022, over 14,000 Singaporeans from all walks of life have participated in about 140 engagement sessions across a wide range of topics. Beyond these sessions, many more of you have shared your views and ideas through surveys and other feedback tools. Thank you to everyone who has come forward to participate so far!
Across the conversations, Singaporeans acknowledged that we are living in a time of change and must relook our current way of doing things. We are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic into a more uncertain world, with big-power tensions sending ripples globally. At home, our aspirations are evolving, and we face continued pressures like a rapidly ageing population and slowing social mobility. All this places more stresses on our society and our people.
Through the Forward Singapore exercise, Singaporeans are exploring the values, priorities, and policies needed to strengthen our social compact for the next bound of our nation’s journey.
From the engagements to date, some common values that our people hold dear have emerged: promoting fairness, deepening inclusiveness, and creating a culture of giving back. Singaporeans also offered varied suggestions, ranging from how we might broaden pathways to success and ensure greater opportunities for all, to strengthening assurance for workers and families.
You can read more detailed findings from the engagements across the six Forward Singapore pillars here.
In the next phase of Forward Singapore, there will be more engagements to discuss specific issues, and opportunities for the public to co-create policy solutions. The outcomes of these engagements and partnerships will guide the Government’s policy deliberations and the eventual recommendations of Forward Singapore.
The exercise will conclude in the second half of 2023 with the Forward Singapore report. This report will articulate our collective vision for Singapore and offer recommendations for how society can come together to realise it.
Together, we can build a better and brighter Singapore.
Participation Opportunities
The exercise will be organised along six pillars, each headed by 4G leaders:
Each pillar will engage Singaporeans to understand their concerns, review policies, and establish new partnerships to implement changes.
The Forward Singapore exercise will last a year, and conclude with a report in mid-2023.
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Findings from the Forward Singapore Engagement
[Forward Singapore] Refreshing our social compact together
[Empower] How can we maximise every Singaporean worker’s potential with opportun...
[Equip] What does having a “good education” mean to you?
[Care] As society evolves, we need to review and refresh our social compact so t...
[Build] How can we build the Singapore we want to live in?
[Steward] How can we be better stewards of our environment?
[Unite] What does it mean to be a cohesive and united Singapore?
Findings from the Forward Singapore Engagement
Thank you to all who have participated in the conversations so far! Your perspectives on how we can build a better and brighter Singapore matter. Read what fellow Singaporeans have shared at the Forward Singapore engagements: go.gov.sg/fsgupdate
[Forward Singapore] Refreshing our social compact together
We need to review and refresh our social compact on this journey to a stronger Singapore. Take part in the conversation: www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/feedback
[Empower] How can we maximise every Singaporean worker’s potential with opportunities and assurance?
If you have ideas on how we can empower every Singaporean worker, share them here: go.gov.sg/empowerquestionnaire
[Equip] What does having a “good education” mean to you?
We need to refresh and review our shared understanding and common goals for education and lifelong learning in order to build an inclusive space for Singaporeans to realise their aspirations. For more: go.gov.sg/forwardsg-equip
[Care] As society evolves, we need to review and refresh our social compact so that it stays relevant
Have some ideas about what more we can do to collectively strengthen families by providing better support and uplift lower-income families and those in need? Share your views: go.gov.sg/msf-carepillar
[Build] How can we build the Singapore we want to live in?
Building a Singapore for us to call home includes working towards affordable housing and an inclusive mobility and community living environment, with the aid of technology. Take part in the conversation: www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/feedback
[Steward] How can we be better stewards of our environment?
What can we do to foster a more sustainable way of life and build a green, liveable and climate-resilient Singapore for current and future generations? Take part in the conversation: www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/feedback
[Unite] What does it mean to be a cohesive and united Singapore?
We need to work together to maintain a cohesive, inclusive and united society. This is key in securing and protecting who we are as Singaporeans. Take part in the conversation: www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/feedback
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Participants from the Singapore Scouts Association discussing possible environmental sustainability initiatives.
Minister Grace Fu speaking to members of the Singapore Scouts Association at their Diamond Jubilee Launch on 14 Jan.
Scouts took turns to ask questions on environmental sustainability during the dialogue with Minister Grace Fu.
Min Chan Chun Sing delivering his closing remarks at the Equip pillar engagement on education and lifelong learning.
Participants exchanged views on their aspirations for education and lifelong learning at the Equip pillar engagement.
Minister of State Gan Siow Huang speaking with participants during a small group discussion.
Senior Minister of State Sim Ann exchanging views with a visitor at MND’s housing roadshow.
Ministers Desmond Lee, S. Iswaran, Josephine Teo and SMS Sim Ann interacting with members of the public.
Min Desmond Lee at MND’s housing roadshow with Min S. Iswaran, Min Josephine Teo and SMS Sim Ann.
DPM Lawrence Wong giving his opening speech on Forward Singapore at NTUC’s Labour Movement Conversation.
Fireside Chat between DPM Lawrence Wong, NTUC President Mary Liew, NTUC Sec-Gen Ng Chee Meng and event attendees.