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This module will introduce you to the recent developments in participatory and deliberative governance, focusing in particular on democratic innovations. The module aims to introduce students to the theoretical underpinnings of democratic innovations in an applied way and will include a range of different approaches to implementing participatory and deliberative governance in different country contexts. Students will explore the underlying rationale for the development of participatory and deliberative forms of governance and develop the ability to critically assess the benefits of initiatives like these.

Based on a rich range of international and UK examples, this module discusses and critiques a range of key academic models on public management. Using these models, we will consider their potential application in direct response to a variety of public problems.

This course will provide an overview of Singapore’s strategy and initiatives to address healthcare needs, and how it is evolving to meet current and future challenges.

The course will explore the evolving innovation landscape, the transformative and disruptive potential of new technology developments, and Singapore's strategy in harnessing innovation for sustainable economic growth in a knowledge-based economy.

This course will equip participants with practical knowledge in the sustainable financing of urban infrastructure initiatives by taking a holistic approach that considers pertinent and inter-linked issues, in particular Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

This course will provide an overview of international trade law and key legal instruments prepared and recommended by UNCITRAL, the core legal body of the United Nations in the field of international trade law. Participants will have greater understanding of the legal issues and solutions provided by UNCITRAL instruments, including insights on instruments that Singapore participated actively in developing as a member of UNCITRAL.

This course will serve to enhance participants’ understanding of the science, policy and financing tools available to conserve and restore coastal blue carbon ecosystems in the region. It will strengthen knowledge on the potential for blue carbon implementation in the region via sharing of lessons learned from countries already working to implement blue carbon projects. It will also build up the technical capacity needed by countries to implement priority national blue carbon actions.

Various courses are available. Please note that these courses are scheduled tentatively and are only confirmed upon the dispatch of the respective Circular Memoranda.