The Singapore government has recently initiated a public-private partnership aimed at helping foreign professionals integrate more effectively within the country's workplaces and communities. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, announced during a parliamentary session on March 10th that this collaboration is structured as an Alliance for Action (AfA).
These alliances are a strategic approach employed by the government to unite voices from the private sector, public institutions, and the community at large. Through such partnerships, members collectively develop and implement targeted solutions to specific social and business issues affecting Singapore.
The particular AfA on integrating foreign professionals includes participation from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), and the Singapore Business Federation. According to information released by MCCY, the partnership will operate from February through September of this year.
The AfA is set to announce its recommendations and findings in the latter half of 2023. This effort reflects Singapore’s proactive stance towards fostering workplace harmony and stronger community ties involving both local and international professionals.
6 Comments
Muchacho
This is a model for other countries to follow in promoting successful integration of foreign workers.
Coccinella
If these professionals want to be part of our community, they need to learn to adapt to our culture, not expect us to change for them.
Muchacho
This program focuses on foreigners, but what about helping our own struggling Singaporeans integrate better into the workforce?
Pupsik
It's great to see the government actively engaging with the private sector and community organizations on this issue.
Marishka
Another feel-good PR stunt by the government. Actual change never happens.
ArtemK
Why are we prioritizing the needs of foreigners over our own people?