Description:The cases of Singapore and Switzerland present a fascinating puzzle: how have two small states achieved similar levels of success through divergent pathways? Are both approaches equally sustainable, and what lessons do they hold for each other? While Singapore is the archetypal developmental state, whose success can be attributed to strong political leadership and long-term planning, Switzerland's success is a more organic process, due to the propitious convergence of strong industries and a resilient citizenry. Yet throughout the course of their development, both countries have had to deal with the dual challenges of culturally heterogeneous populations and challenging regional contexts. Edited by Yvonne Guo and Jun Jie Woo, with forewords from Ambassadors Thomas Kupfer and Tommy Koh, Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success features contributions from distinguished scholars and policymakers who explore the dynamics of two small states which have topped international rankings in a dazzling array of policy areas, from economic competitiveness to education to governance, but whose pathways to success could not be more different.Contents:
Foreword by Ambassador Thomas Kupfer
Foreword by Ambassador Tommy Koh
Preface
Introduction and Background: The Trajectories of History, Politics and Economics
Public Administration in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo and Andreas Ladner)
Neutrality, Balancing or Engagement? Comparing the Singaporean and Swiss Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy (Yvonne Guo and J J Woo)
Trade Policy: The Status Quo and The Quo Vadis of Trade Liberalisation (Michael Anliker)
Small States as Banking Powerhouses: Financial Sector Policy in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo and J J Woo)
Land Transport Policy: Urban Infrastructure in Singapore and Switzerland (Bruno Wildermuth)
SMEs: Challenges, Potential for Mutual Learning and Implications for Policymakers (Manuel Baeuml)
Recent Trends in First-Class World Competitiveness: Singapore and Switzerland in Global Entrepreneurship Rankings (Philippe Régnier and Pascal Wild)
Singapore and Switzerland: Success Stories in Education (Suzanne Hraba-Renevey and Yvonne Guo)
United in Diversity? Managing Multiculturalism in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo)
Migration Policies: Lessons from the Singaporean and Swiss Experiences (Hui Weng Tat and Cindy Helfer)
Power Resources and Income Inequality in Singapore and Switzerland (Mehmet Kerem Çoban)
Conclusion
About the Authors
Index
Reviews of the Book
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Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success
Description: The cases of Singapore and Switzerland present a fascinating puzzle: how have two small states achieved similar levels of success through divergent pathways? Are both approaches equally sustainable, and what lessons do they hold for each other? While Singapore is the archetypal developmental state, whose success can be attributed to strong political leadership and long-term planning, Switzerland's success is a more organic process, due to the propitious convergence of strong industries and a resilient citizenry. Yet throughout the course of their development, both countries have had to deal with the dual challenges of culturally heterogeneous populations and challenging regional contexts. Edited by Yvonne Guo and Jun Jie Woo, with forewords from Ambassadors Thomas Kupfer and Tommy Koh, Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success features contributions from distinguished scholars and policymakers who explore the dynamics of two small states which have topped international rankings in a dazzling array of policy areas, from economic competitiveness to education to governance, but whose pathways to success could not be more different.Contents:
Foreword by Ambassador Thomas Kupfer
Foreword by Ambassador Tommy Koh
Preface
Introduction and Background: The Trajectories of History, Politics and Economics
Public Administration in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo and Andreas Ladner)
Neutrality, Balancing or Engagement? Comparing the Singaporean and Swiss Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy (Yvonne Guo and J J Woo)
Trade Policy: The Status Quo and The Quo Vadis of Trade Liberalisation (Michael Anliker)
Small States as Banking Powerhouses: Financial Sector Policy in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo and J J Woo)
Land Transport Policy: Urban Infrastructure in Singapore and Switzerland (Bruno Wildermuth)
SMEs: Challenges, Potential for Mutual Learning and Implications for Policymakers (Manuel Baeuml)
Recent Trends in First-Class World Competitiveness: Singapore and Switzerland in Global Entrepreneurship Rankings (Philippe Régnier and Pascal Wild)
Singapore and Switzerland: Success Stories in Education (Suzanne Hraba-Renevey and Yvonne Guo)
United in Diversity? Managing Multiculturalism in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo)
Migration Policies: Lessons from the Singaporean and Swiss Experiences (Hui Weng Tat and Cindy Helfer)
Power Resources and Income Inequality in Singapore and Switzerland (Mehmet Kerem Çoban)
Conclusion
About the Authors
Index
Reviews of the Book
Readership: Policymakers; undergraduates and postgraduates in political science, economics, and international affairs.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success. To get started finding Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.