Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is a school of public policy and a part of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Established in 2004, it was named after Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore. The school aims to educate and train the next generation of leaders in public policy and governance. It has become a leading institution in the field of public policy in Asia.

History

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy was founded in 2004 with a mission to be a leading global school of public policy. The school was established with the support of Lee Kuan Yew, who was instrumental in shaping the Economic Development Board and the Singaporean economic miracle. The school's founding dean was Kishore Mahbubani, a renowned expert in public policy and international relations. Mahbubani served as the dean from 2004 to 2011 and was succeeded by Erik Tan, who led the school until 2019. The current dean is Parthasarathy Ramakrishnan.

Academics

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers a range of academic programs, including a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, and a PhD in public policy. The school also offers executive education programs, including the Lee Kuan Yew Executive Development Programme and the Singapore Government's Public Service Leadership and Management Programme. The school's faculty includes renowned experts in public policy, including Kishore Mahbubani, Erik Tan, and Donald Low. The school has partnerships with several international universities, including Harvard University, University of Oxford, and University of California, Berkeley.

Research centres

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has several research centres, including the Centre for Governance and Leadership, the Centre for Public Policy Studies, and the Institute of Public Policy. These centres conduct research on a range of public policy issues, including governance, public administration, and economic development. The school also has a research partnership with the Singapore Government's Policy Research and Innovation Division.

Campus

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is located on the campus of the National University of Singapore in Kent Ridge, Singapore. The school's campus is part of the NUS's University Town development, which includes several other schools and research institutions. The campus has state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, a auditorium, and several meeting rooms.

Notable people

Several notable individuals have been associated with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, including Lee Kuan Yew, the school's namesake and founder of Singapore. Other notable alumni include Ng Eng Hen, the current Minister for Defence of Singapore, and Tan Chui Mei, a Member of Parliament in Singapore. The school's faculty includes several renowned experts in public policy, including Kishore Mahbubani, Erik Tan, and Donald Low. Category:Public policy schools