EDGE

Executive Development & Growth Exchange Programme for Middle Management

The Executive Development & Growth Exchange Programme (EDGE) is a practitioner-led course designed for young, high-performing Singapore Public Service officers in the I&E sector who demonstrate leadership potential and aspire to acquire broader perspectives on the urban development of Singapore.

Participants from the 12^th EDGE programme on a learning journey to Pasir Panjang Port Terminal, Singapore.


Participants from the 12^th EDGE programme on a cycling learning journey to Punggol New Town, Singapore.

Programme Outline

The EDGE Programme provides insights into the principles underlying urban development successes in Singapore and internationally, and encourages cross-disciplinary approaches to urban issues. The programme emphasises knowledge, skills and critical thinking on urban challenges, helping participants contribute towards liveability and sustainability, and is based on:

• Urban Systems Studies seminars – Drawing lessons from the past

• Learning Journeys – Showcasing how Singapore delivers integrated urban solutions, and demonstrating how People-Private-Public networks work together to translate and implement citizen-centric solutions

• Overseas study trips – Drawing parallels and contrasting Singapore’s urban transformation with the experiences of other cities, including New York, Shanghai and Suzhou

• Networks – Engaging stellar alumni, public sector leaders, urban pioneers and policy practitioners from the urban infrastructure, environmental, economic and private sectors