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Forward Singapore (Unite Pillar): Revisiting meritocracy

10 July 2023

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The pitfalls of meritocracy

We are a much more mature, affluent, and educated society, but there are concerns about growing disparities – not just in income, but also wealth, social capital, connections, and opportunities.
Minister Chan Chun Sing on the challenges to meritocracy in Singapore at the IPS 35th Anniversary on 12 June 2023
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The future of meritocracy

Meritocracy has been and will continue to be a core pillar of Singapore's survival and success
Minister Chan Chun Sing on the necessity of meritocracy in Singapore at the IPS 35th Anniversary on 12 June 2023
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