Urban Governance and Global Connectivity: Lessons from Singapore
The special lecture, “Seeing the World from Lion City: Urban Governance and Global Connectivity,” by Mr. Zhou Yimin was a thought-provoking exploration of Singapore’s urban development journey.
Mr. Zhou highlighted Singapore’s pivotal role as a global hub 
, despite its compact size of just 734 km² and a population of 6 million.
, despite its compact size of just 734 km² and a population of 6 million.Managing such a high-density city 
requires strategic planning, smart resource utilization, and strong international cooperation 
.
requires strategic planning, smart resource utilization, and strong international cooperation .Singapore’s connectivity to 150 airports 
and 120 ports 
underscores its reliance on clean, efficient sea corridors and robust infrastructure.
and 120 ports underscores its reliance on clean, efficient sea corridors and robust infrastructure.Facing challenges like limited land 
, water scarcity 
, and energy needs 
, Singapore demonstrates innovative solutions such as desalination, green energy 
, and meticulous urban planning.
, water scarcity , and energy needs , Singapore demonstrates innovative solutions such as desalination, green energy , and meticulous urban planning.The lecture also emphasized the importance of political consensus and collaboration with partner agencies to sustain its high quality of life 
while preserving reserved lands.
while preserving reserved lands.This event provided an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences between Taipei City and Singapore 
, offering valuable insights for future urban governance.
, offering valuable insights for future urban governance.A heartfelt thank you to the IPUG students who actively participated, making the session even more enriching!
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