Public Policy Seminar 2018

Calling all tertiary students in local Polytechnics and Universities,

Public Policy Seminar 2018 is back!

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Spend a fun-filled Saturday with us to discover how the Public Service keeps Singapore ticking every day. From understanding policy principles to balancing priorities and trade-offs, you will get to experience the complexities of policy-making through play.

Be part of immersive scenarios, participate in thought-provoking and exciting games, and look at the business of government in a new light. In this rapidly changing world, how would you make your move to build a successful nation?

Grab this opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development & Second Minister for National Development, and get your questions on policy-making answered.

Lunch is provided.

REGISTER NOW and secure your slot for ONE of the break-out sessions! Limited seats available.

Registration closes on 27 Aug 2018, 5.00pm.

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PROGRAMME

Time Session 8.30 AM Registration 9.00 AM Seminar: What Makes Everyday Singapore Tick? 10.00 AM

Break-out Sessions and Tea Break

(Note: sign up for one of the following activities:)

(1) Cities of Albion (2) O$P$ (3) Megaloprokopḗ (4) Stress Nexus! Challenge 12.00 PM Reflection: What Just Happened? 12.30 PM Dialogue with Mr. Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and
Family Development & Second Minister for National Development 1.30 PM Lunch and Networking

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BREAK-OUT SESSIONS

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1. Cities of Albion

You and 5 team mates take on the roles of leaders in a common city, the City of Albion, in this strategy computer game. Each of you is responsible for a different aspect of society and must achieve the set goals for the area under your care. Each decision you make impacts others and you will quickly learn that developing a successful city is not as easy as it seems.

2. O$P$ (Owe Money Pay Money)

To Grab or to Train? Starbucks or LiHo? Choices we often take for granted in daily living are magnified in this Card Game. You will be put through some of the tough spending choices low-income families face on a daily basis. Incomes shape our everyday decisions about family, friends and health, and we hope you might catch some of these impacts through this experience. The dilemmas and character profiles in O$P$ are based on Singapore data which makes for an uncomfortable but necessary reality check for all.

3. Megaloprokopé

Who wants to build a nation? As part of 48 players in a mega board game, you will build up an island nation-state and assume the role of ministries whose work impacts both the hard and soft aspects of urban planning. Grappling with both national and agency-level issues, policy trade-offs and the need for a cohesive approach in policy-making, how will you define and deliver success for your nation?

4. Stress Nexus! Challenge

This fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping board game exposes 12 players to the role of a country minister or MNC director, where your objective is to maximise capital. How you get there is entirely up to your own persuasion. Illustrating the importance of cooperation and information sharing, this game is based on the real-life context of energy, water, and food security nexus that countries face to survive. The complex nature of the ecosystem requires you to cooperate effectively in order to succeed. Or does it really?

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FAQ

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Who can register for the event?

PPS 2018 is open to Singaporean/ Singaporean PR tertiary students from the local polytechnics and universities. We encourage students from all disciplines to participate. You need to be a current student in a local Polytechnic or University.

I am a postgraduate student/Government scholarship recipient. Can I participate in the Public Policy Seminar?

Yes, PPS 2018 is open to postgraduates and recipients of Government scholarships.

Is there a registration fee?

No, the event is free of charge.

Can I participate in the breakout session without attending the seminar?

No. You'll get to understand the context of policymaking in Singapore during the seminar and these topics will be explored further in the activities. Here's an opportunity to engage in fruitful discussions with fellow participants as well.

Please note that there are limited seats available for each break-out session and confirmation of seat is based on first-come-first-served.

Can I attend the seminar if I’m not interested in the break-out sessions?

No. The break-out sessions are crucial to the entire learning experience and we're pretty confident you'll enjoy the sessions.

Where will the seminar be held?

The event will be held at the Civil Service College. More details will be released to participants via email.

What do I need to bring for the event?

• Event confirmation note (softcopy or print-out);
• NRIC and current polytechnic/university student matriculation card; and
• A jacket (to keep warm)

Is my registration transferrable?

Registration is strictly non-transferrable. We will be verifying registration details via NRIC/student's matriculation card at the event.

Can I change my details after registration?

Yes, you may do so on the Eventbrite registration website.

How do I contact the event organiser for more details?

You can send us an email at policyseminar@psd.gov.sg