Terra NE Article-Priciples of Government

ARTICLE [To be done by assigned J2/IP4 from each house]

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the application of the existing framework of principles of governance [with substantial research material as support]
• Standard rules in writing the article apply

According to me, the existing framework of principles of governance is largely effective. Of course, it depends largely depends on what we define as being effective. Firstly, we have to concede that any framework of principles cannot be 100% perfect. But, I feel that our framework has managed to be largely effective in providing each of us equal opportunities, implementing meritocracy, giving the citizens are desirable environment to live in and lastly helping out the disadvantaged people in our society.

Our government’s principles have been largely in emphasizing meritocracy. Starting from getting the best colleges, to getting a good career preference is given to those who show the best qualifications and abilities. In this way, our government has provided the right incentives to Singaporeans to continually improve themselves. It has also gotten rid of any biasness in terms race, religion, sex or nationality or corruption. These benefits have helped to create a sense of fairness and equality emphasized in all aspects of Singaporean life which makes Singapore feel as a desirable country to reside in. Even though some critics argue that Singapore is creating a elitist culture in this process in the sense that only the best get the opportunities, we have to understand that the governments gives out ample help to the groups get disadvantaged in each of its policy. We can see this in the creation of ITEs and polytechnics that are continually being developed to remove the elitist stigma that only those who get into JCs will do well in life. In work places, we see people are able to discover their talent from a multitude of career options. In this way, Singapore has continued to remain as a desirable country for both the smart and talented and the average workers.

By:

Santhiya

NE Ambassador

07S17

Terra House