On 21 – 22 July 2025, the Lien International Conference on Good Governance 2025 concluded on a high note in Singapore, drawing over 300 distinguished participants from across the globe - including Singapore, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Greece, Africa and ASEAN member states. The well-attended biennial conference is recognised as one of the leading international events in public administration, serving as a dynamic platform for high-level engagement, thought leadership, and international collaboration on reimagining governance amid today’s complex global challenges. Jointly organised by the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration (NCPA) at NTU Singapore, and the Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship (LYCLF) Programme, the event was co-hosted in collaboration with the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), the Civil Service College (CSC) Singapore, and the National Heritage Board (NHB), Singapore. Themed “Global Resilience and Cultural Diversity”, this year’s edition focused on how governance systems can evolve to be more adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready in an increasingly complex and multipolar world. Across two days of rich exchange, the conference featured insights from global leaders on topics such as geopolitical change, digital governance, sustainable development, financial transformation, and the role of artificial intelligence in policy and public service. Read More