The Singapore vision: an information-based economy

Abstract

The major report recently issued by the Institute of En gineers, Singapore (IES) is highlighted as a key document in the strategy to revolutionize the Singapore economy by exploit ing IT to the full within a carefully delineated local context. The National IT plan proposes seven main building blocks each with a strategic thrust which will serve as the overall impetus for the national IT movement. These are: (1) IT manpower. (2) IT culture, (3) Information communication infrastructure, (4) IT applications. (5) IT industry. (6) Climate for creativity and entrepreneurship. (7) Coordination and collaboration. Each block is examined in turn and detailed recommendations are set out.